This is now about 5 months since I received my alarming medical news in early September. I am feeling quite well and continuing on my program. I have not had additional medical tests since Thanksgiving. My general idea is to not over-test because of the side-effects (x-rays mean radiation, etc.) and expense. I am intending to get a blood test soon but I will probably not do more testing unless there is a particular cause.
I am increasingly disinclined to use the next level of allopathic treatment, which would be radiation of the prostate. I do not have symptoms and I have the feeling that the area is recovering. If I start to have those symptoms I will be researching the whole topic quite extensively before taking this next step. Among other factors, the technology seems to be advancing.
I have continued to experiment with many therapies, including all manner of gadgets and supplements. But my abiding base has not changed much: “energy hygiene” including thoughts and feelings, strict diet, numerous supplements, oxygen therapies, and Qigong practices from Dr. Sha. Based on Dr. Sha’s comments in November, I have also been working diligently on a feng shui overhaul of our house, with a coast-to-coast removal of superfluous stuff, cleaning, organizing and applying remedies to problem areas. The garage and closets are much improved.
I am continually researching and have found excellent new resources. Just recently I experienced hair analysis for the first time (www.peak-health-now.com), finding that I have a moderate mineral imbalance centering on surplus copper (a cancer indicator). I am gaining much more precise methods for correcting this complex equation. In retrospect, this test should have been done at the very beginning; unfortunately its value is apparently not much known in mainstream medicine. Based on my experience, I recommend it highly, the sooner the better for anyone in my situation. Also I continue to have new input from experts, very helpful as I learn more and more about the whole situation. I am also hearing from many others with similar diagnoses from around the country, and sharing advice and experiences back and forth mainly by email.
My biggest struggles have to do with time and confidence. Everything takes longer than expected and I am frequently feeling pressed to do everything that I might while also meeting normal responsibilities. I am generally optimistic (due to no symptoms) but as I have stated before, every sensation all day long can create a hyper-vigilant reaction and instigate a wave of doubt.
I am continuing to work on a partial schedule, including some teaching and sessions. Sometimes I feel that these activities are super-charged in a curious new way by my experiences of the past few months. This new dimension of insight and energy is yet another gift of my condition.
Again, I want to express gratitude for the support of so many people who have contributed prayers, well wishes, money, time, services and other gifts. I feel like we have a very large team playing this game with us and facilitating recovery to a better-than-before condition for me and also my whole family.