It’s funny how everyone—every doctor, nurse, and well-meaning friend or family member—couldn’t understand why I refused a mammogram and insisted on an ultrasound instead.
Now, mobile companies exist for the exact reasons I resisted mammograms in the first place. Isn’t it ironic?
The Financial Toll of “Standard Care”
Following all the recommended diagnostic procedures, I’ve racked up over $50,000 in medical bills, maxing out both my deductible and out-of-pocket expenses.
This is why healthcare costs are so high—the system often pushes unnecessary and expensive tests without regard for the financial or emotional toll.
Now they’re trying to make me repeat an echocardiogram I had back in April to confirm whether my heart has been damaged enough by the aggressive chemotherapy they insisted I’d be begging for by now.
Let That Sink In
They want to check if the chemo—designed to “save my life”—has damaged my heart beyond repair.
The very treatment they recommended is so aggressive it could prevent me from completing the full course within just three months.
Why I’m Saying No
Just like I refused their unnecessary, inaccurate mammogram, I’m refusing their poison.
I believe there are ways to heal your body from cancer that don’t involve destroying healthy cells. Instead, I’ve taken a different approach:
- Eliminating toxins: No plastics, no chemicals.
- Clean Keto: No carbs, no sugar, and strict adherence to clean, whole foods.
- Daily workouts: Staying active and strong.
- Mindset shifts: Prioritizing mental health and emotional well-being.
The Challenge of Healing Naturally
This path isn’t easy. It takes:
- Discipline to stick to such a rigorous lifestyle.
- Diligence and research to navigate conflicting recommendations and discover what truly works.
For example:
- While broccoli has countless health benefits, it also has the potential to feed hormones. In my case, my specific breast cancer type (ER PR HER2 47%+) is hormone-fed, making even “healthy” foods like broccoli potentially harmful.
The Message
My point?
TRUST YOUR INTUITION.
You have choices. You just need to be aware of them, because your doctor might not know, and the pharmaceutical companies don’t want you to know (great book recommendation, by the way!).
Healing naturally takes effort, but it’s possible. You are your own best advocate, and no one else will fight for you the way you can fight for yourself.
Closing Thoughts
This journey has taught me the importance of listening to my gut and standing firm in my decisions, even when they go against the grain.
To anyone walking a similar path: You are not alone. Trust yourself, do the research, and take ownership of your health.
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