Today I want to talk to you about something very serious that happened to me. About eight years ago, I developed skin cancer on my face.  I was shocked that what I thought to be a blemish of some kind turned out to be so serious. I’m glad I had it checked out right away by a dermatologist, but when he recommended procedures and surgery that would scar my face, I decided to consider my options and take my time. 

The good thing about my case was that I did have a little time, as the cancer was a slow-growing form called basal cell carcinoma.  I next sought the advice of a very reputable plastic surgeon. He also wanted to perform surgery and explained the process and size of the scar that would remain. Let me say that I respect this plastic surgeon a great deal, but having had a traumatic facial injury in my teen years that left a scar on my face, I wasn’t keen on adding another. Not to mention that surgery also means putting your body through trauma and a load of antibiotics and other medicines that your body has to process.  So for me, personally, it seemed best to research and look for alternative medical options. I am not a physician myself, but we all have the right and responsibility to advocate for our health. I can’t advise you to take the same steps that I did, but I do strongly encourage you to always do your own research, and find out all your options.

In my search for treatment, I soon found a suggested regimen of applying crystalized vitamin C topically to the area. It was recommended to apply a mixture of a little water and the vitamin C to the cells about three times a day.  The vitamin C would then break down the bad cells. In my desire to get rid of cancer as quickly as I could, I doubled the treatment and had a surprising reaction. A wound appeared over the cancerous area and there was seepage which was a bit distressing. I pressed on though, determined to see it through. I adjusted my treatment, doctoring the wound, but continuing on. It took longer than I’d hoped, about a month and a half, but I’m happy to report that the cancer disappeared and I have no scar!

Cancer is one of the scariest words to hear, and sometimes that fear causes us to act quickly, without deeper consideration.

If you find yourself in a similar position, and want to consider this kind of treatment, I’d love to give you a bit of advice so you can learn from my trial and error. Firstly, I think we can avoid these kinds of cancer by being more aware of our diet and toxic load. If we feed our body with the right kind of fuel, like organic meats, veggies, and produce, and avoid body stressors like sugar, then our immune system is ready to destroy these cancer cells as soon as they appear.  They won’t even have time to multiply. I also think that if I had done some prep work, like detoxing my system before I started treatment, then I probably wouldn’t have had to deal with the wound that formed or the seepage, and my body would have been prepared to heal.

Cancer is one of the scariest words to hear, and sometimes that fear causes us to act quickly, without deeper consideration. Take the time you need to be your own advocate. Surgery is sometimes the easiest course, but that doesn’t always mean it’s the best. I hope my story will give you hope and inspiration to do your own research, and find the best course for you.