The Fight for Life: Standing Up to Cancer

Wow..is all I can say what an inspirational show today about Cancer. How to not get it, how to live with it and how to inspire others!  Three awesome guests on today's show shared some very life saving information.


Breast Cancer Survivor Denielle Freeman shared advice to women to remember to always do their self exams - no matter how young or old you are.  She also shared advice for friends and loved ones of cancer patients. Denielle says don't minimize their symptoms and how they are feeling. Unless you have been through it...you don't know.. be supportive!
To read Denielle's blog about her cancer journey visit the following websites www. wattpad.com - A Curse or a Blessing? My Journey through Breast Cancer and Denielle's Story on Facebook - Read her blog in the notes section www.facebook.com/denielles.story.


Dr. Susan Silberstein author of the books Hungry for Health, Hungrier for Health, and Kitchen Chemotherapy says there are some things you can eat that will help prevent cancer.  Some of those items are cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, coleslaw and cabbage, flax-seed, legumes, certain types of fat -like Omega 3's and garlic.  For more information on Susan visit her websites - www.beatcancer.org and www.susansilberstein.com.


One our favorite books on Cancer is written by Kris Carr. It's called Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips.  The book presents a crash course in cancer management, a tour of the best holistic care and spiritual practices, sensible nutritional guidelines, plus professional beauty tricks and image boosters. In total there are 77 tips, including

1. Expect the "why me?" cancer blues...and put a firm three-day limit on indulging in self-pity.
2. Create your own cancer term....and call yourself a survivor from the day you are diagnosed
3. Use the cancer card when you need to rest or need a break, but don't abuse it!
4. Eat real food - preferably raw and vegetarian -and go for a diet high in chlorophyll.
5. Throw out the scale..and embrace the body you've got.
6. Splurge on a pretty, lacy bra that brings out your inner sex goddess - new boobs or no boobs.  (good one Kris! ha!)
7. Be straight forward with your partner about your situation...and explore cancer karma sutra.
8. Think and do some research before starting a family....and be kind to the family you already have.
9. Say please and thank you, but ask for what you want!

For more information on Kris' books visit her website www.crazysexycancer.com.

And as always, thank you for listening to Outreach Today!
Have a great one!

Eva Bowen
Executive Producer