Please, I need your help

[NadiaDeColumna]

Hello all,
I've emailed you, but I'm still awaiting a response. I'm trying to find someone close by to help me with making this transition to a macrobiotic lifestyle. I feel very deeply that this will be a matter of life or death for me. I'm 30 years old and I have advanced breast cancer. It has spread through out my bones. I've been doing research, research, research. I am not willing to accept that kemotherapy and hormone treatment are my only options with a 5-10% cure rate with my level of cancer. I'm not willing to sit down and give up. It's not an option. But I do realize my need for help now, if ever I needed it. With all I've been reading, I realize I should have an evaluation at least. I've been trying to "cook"..... unsuccessfully so far. Please can anyone direct me to a counselor near by? I live in St. Thomas, USVI... I was diagnosed this last January, I've had 3 surgeries and plenty of kemo....I'm on full disability(until that runs out).. My finances are shot.. I no longer own anything, and I'm living with a friend. Please, please, please..... anyone?

[Bruce Paine]

NadiaDeColumna,

First of all you want to see Macrobiotics for Breast Cancer Survivors and get a copy of this book:

The Breast Cancer Prevention and Recovery Diet: by Suzannah Olivier


A Emmanuel of Antigua is listed as a counselor (but of what, I don't know) in the 2006 International Macrobiotic Directory with a phone: eight zero nine four six two two two one eight.

Make sure s/he is a trained macrobiotic counselor before you go to h/im/er.

If you are still around St.John or the general vicinity in the late Winter, there will be a macrobiotic cruise coming through:

Holistic Holiday at Sea™ IV - A Voyage to Well-being March 4 – March 11, 2007

You could talk with the macrobiotic counselors who come ashore, then.

Let us know if you need anymore help and share your experience with us when you recover.

Thank you, very much.

Get and be well.

Bruce Paine