Overcoming Cancer

Story from .D

Congratulations .D on the success you have achieved with your health.  .D received the wonderful news of "all clear".  As an adjunct to this great news .D is able to handle her chemotherapy treatment, with her cancer officially in remission.  The chemotherapy used to knock her around for about 10 days whereas she now recovers in just 3-4 days by using meditation and visualisation.

Story from D.K

My Oncologist said 1 year after chemo "You've made my day - I don't get this success story with all my patients you know!"  As a Psych. & General Trained Nurse it wasn't easy to find myself on the wrong end of the injection with a cyst on my neck which was removed with radical chemotherapy.  I used  Alpha - no tingling, no surges of energy (like some others) no bright colours - I just persisted.  Sandy, if people like you keep on keeping on, and even if your seminar participants stay in the infant class and are slow learners like me - it still works.  Should any of them be unlucky enough to need an oncologist they too can have the pleasure of hearing him say "You've made my day".  Thank you.

Story from R.L

Mid 1994 I was diagnosed as having lung cancer, the position and type of tumour precluded both surgery and chemo-therapy, leaving only radio-therapy as an option.  I received radical therapy and was given 3 months to 3 years to live.  While I was receiving treatment I heard Sandy on the radio and bought Piece of Mind and 4 tapes: PP 1 & 2, Meditation and Healing.  I practised and practised and during the Healing meditation when it is mentioned that there might be a gift, I located one.  It was a cylinder and yes it was full of endless love, with which I could attack my illness.  I do the exercises as often as I can.  About 3 weeks ago I was fast asleep and during the night I was woken by the sound of a loud explosion in my chest.  It was accompanied by a sense of pain although it didn't really hurt.  My first thought was that I was about to die, but quickly realised that in fact not only was I alive but I had the sense of achieving something quite different.  I had the thought that I was cured or on the way to remission.  I returned to the hospital for the follow-up when an x-ray was taken.  The Radiotherapist was very pleased to see that the tumour had shrunk and that the radio-therapy would continue to act for another couple of months.  I told her what I had been doing and she encouraged me to continue.

Story from B.W, Tas

I went to the seminar with the intention of helping my mother - I'd already bought her Piece of Mind.  I was open to the possibility that Mind Power could work for some, but sceptical about it working for me (or my ability to work with it). Therefore I had no intention of using the technique for myself.  I suffered "hopeless" depression for years and couldn't even think of Emotional Anchor as I had no happy memory to use and thought PP couldn't help.  I had even told Sandy I don't care if a truck runs over me on the way home!  A mammogram taken the day after the seminar showed a large deeply embedded lump. I was told that it was best to cut it out straight away. I was to be in hospital 4 days and then a 10cm wire would have to be inserted without anaesthetic.  I was told that it would hurt a bit and then I would have a general anaesthetic. I hate pain. In desperation I spent the next days and nights going to my PP and imagining the wire being inserted easily and painlessly like putting a spoon into yoghurt and affirmed "this feels great".  I really didn't believe it would work for me. I was desperate so I pretended. I also got the idea to imagine all previous sadness, pain and injustice, anger and bitterness that led to my depression going into the lump and being cut out in the operation.  Between Friday and Monday I did this 100's of times - I couldn't see my PP real well but could see the lump as I'd seen the mammogram.  When the wire was inserted I kept up my affirmation "I feel nothing, this feels great" - to my amazement it did not hurt at all and afterwards I felt really positive and didn't even consider the lump would be cancerous.  Days later it was confirmed the lump was benign.  Depression had gone like a big black blanket had been lifted so I could breathe and see again. I've proved the technique worked for me and I loved the next CALM Seminar.

At the same time as I was given radio-active iodine to stabilise my thyroid, I reported a lump in my breast.  It was a great shock when my surgeon told me it was cancer. It was to be MY decision which put enormous pressure on me and I decided to make my decision in meditation.  One afternoon I used my magical PP.  My meditation was very deep and the big decision was easy - I would have a full mastectomy.  I felt incredibly happy, relaxed and at peace with myself and those around me.

Story from K.G, WA

I attended a Life Skills seminar in '94 which you gave here in Perth and found it very helpful in allowing me to cope with life.  Not that I had to endure anything big time, just the usual stressed out husband, boisterous kids and cyclical bills.  Then, this time last year I received a shock, my latest pap smear was irregular, I had to see a gynaecologist immediately!

Sure enough, he could see a distinct patch of irregular tissue on my cervix and a small biopsy showed precancerous cells.  I was booked in for surgery in six seeks.  That gave me time to phone for Sandy's Healing Meditation tape, receive it almost instantly, and go into a strict routine of healing meditations three times a day.  I knew I could remove this thing from my body and during my meditations I could see the doctor visiting me after the operation and telling me that he had not had to do anything because "it" was all gone.

A few weeks later I had the standard post-op check and I sensed that the specialist was uncomfortable.  His unease increased when I asked him how big the "spot" was when he operated.  Shifting in his chair he said, "Well, actually the area had spontaneously healed itself and there was no evidence of the irregular cells.  However, just to be sure I incised the area anyway."

Restraining myself from leaning across the man's desk and throttling him, I instead went for a few moments to my Peaceful Place and thanked my spirit helper.  Twelve months later I am still all clear and of course will remain so!

Story from G.V, SA

I was struggling to come to terms with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer and I can't begin to tell you how much your work helped me as I went through my first course of chemotherapy. At your seminar not only did I learn a great deal, but also had a lot of fun. I became more convinced that the mind could play an incredible part in overcoming disease. Thank you Sandy for all the ways in which you and your staff have helped on my journey.

Story from ??

I am so grateful that I was able to do your CALM Life Skills Seminars in 1996 and 1997 - they have helped me with so many aspects of my life. Gaining self confidence, acceptance of things which I can no longer do and enjoy, but still being able to enjoy so many of life's pleasures, that sadly so many people cannot; helping me through my cancer operation, golden staph infection, cellulitis and thrombosis. By using your techniques, especially meditation, visualisation and self-talk, I now have a clean bill of health and no secondary cancer. I know that your electro-encephalograph helped me tremendously as it showed me that I was achieving the correct state of mind. Without that valuable confirmation, I was inclined to doubt my own ability. I also use this power to help friends in need. Thank you Sandy.

Story from C.A, SA

Firstly, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you for enabling me to attend your two day seminar recently in Adelaide. It was without a doubt the best I have attended and as I have owned "Piece of Mind" for some years, it was great for me to have these ideas reinforced by practice.   I felt that I understood the Emotional Anchor much better, as I had been unsure about this before.  I also had an opportunity to look around the outside of my Peaceful Place. Prior to the seminar, I had always gone straight into my PP without looking around. Now I enjoy the 360 degree view, when I have time!   One of the things that really impressed me was your honesty and warmth, and you spoke in a manner that was uncomplicated, and easy to follow. As a teacher I am often a little critical of the presentation styles of others. You scored a 10/10!   Last year I was invited to speak publicly about my experiences in teaching relaxation to school children. I was very honoured and was quick to acknowledge that my inspiration came from your book "Piece of Mind".  When I started school on the Monday morning (after a 2 week holiday) I was brimming with enthusiasm and wanted to tell my colleagues about my wonderful weekend seminar. I was bursting to tell them about being "hooked" up to the electro-encephalograph and the way it showed that I could access the alpha state very rapidly.    I was really excited about meeting my class, as I had a much more positive outlook, although others tell me that I'm a very positive teacher anyway!   On Thursday of the same week my life took a dramatic turn, as I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. I'm now at home recuperating from an operation and awaiting radiotherapy. I wouldn't be honest if  I said that I wasn't shocked. However, while I went through 4¼ hours of gruelling tests to confirm the diagnosis, I thought of the anecdote that you told us about the woman who had needle biopsies.   When I was subjected to the needle biopsy, with the "cast of thousands" in the room with me, I thought "Well, here you go Christine, use your PP." I closed my eyes, even though I was invited to watch the screen. I took some deep breaths and went to my PP. I could hear people telling me that it would be painful, but I hardly felt a thing. Afterwards, the woman who performed the biopsy said "Were you off on a desert island?" I explained a little and she replied she could tell.   Before I underwent the bone scans, blood test and X-rays I used my PP. I continued to teach for 4 days, and my colleagues were shocked, and remarked on my really positive outlook. I kept telling myself that I couldn't afford a negative thought  and that I would cross a bridge only if I had to.  I continued to go to my PP and into a "Healing room" and use your Healing Tape. On the day after the operation the surgeon said to me "You should have the biggest smile on your face. The tumour was 0.85cm, not 1.2cm as the ultra-sound showed. The lymph nodes are clear."   Of course I have some down moments, but I am fairly at peace with myself. The tapes have been so helpful. Sandy, I am so grateful that I could be at the seminar. If my journey so far would encourage anyone else, please use it, just as I used the story of the woman and the needle biopsy. Again, my sincere thanks and appreciation.

Story from W.L, Vic

In January 1993 I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and underwent a radical mastectomy, followed by radiotherapy.  Although I did not have any problems coping with life after cancer, it was still a trying time.

Life went on and I became a Cancer Connect Volunteer with the Anti Cancer Council (Vic) and lately with the same group in South Australia.

Then I formed another Support Group, this one called CCAPS - Cancer Carers and Patient Support.

Whilst researching some information on Breast Cancer Reconstruction for a patient, I came across a new type of surgery and "voila" I now had a GOAL and nothing, and I mean nothing, was going to stop me from finding a surgeon in Australia who could perform this surgery.  I then had to convince him he could do this as I was 10 years over the recommended age for this type of surgery.  Well, it is a long story, but I did find him and it did happen.  In November 2000 I had a TRAM FLAP RECONSTRUCTION in Adelaide and my life has changed forever.  I am doing things I would never have attempted while wearing a prosthesis (yoga, tai chi).  I feel normal again.  Life is wonderful.  A few weeks ago I had my 10th annual check up in Adelaide and came away with a clean sheet.

Following is a summary of my TRAM FLAP RECONSTRUCTION:

Counselling is required by the Surgeon prior to surgery.  It is not always successful.  I was well prepared and did not need this.  The surgery is major and extremely painful.

A piece of skin is taken from the tummy area and used to form a breast.  The fat or muscle is then tunnelled internally from the tummy area to the new breast (without leaving the body).

Stainless steel mesh is then inserted between the tummy muscles to eliminate future hernias.

Operating time - 5 hours

Intensive care - 3 days

Hospital recovery time - 2 weeks

No work - 3 months

I left hospital after 8 days and returned to Mildura on the 11th day.

Required strong painkillers but I did not take any.

Used my Peaceful Place and Meditation I ha learnt after attending your seminar.

Also, breathing exercised learnt at Tai Chi, and sessions of Reiki (I have since done a course in this).

I returned 3 months later and had a small piece removed from my other breast to form the areole and nipple.

And finally, 2 months ago, I had this last area tattooed to match the other side.

My Doctor was delighted with the result and the way I was able to handle the whole procedure.  The job is now complete and I have never felt better!

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