Cancer Healing Journeys by ZenOnco.io & Love Heals Cancer

Anuschka Alborzian is a health coach and energy healer diagnosed with a Brain tumour in August 2017. By the time her cancer had reached Stage-3, she was told by the doctors she had 3-5 years to live. Instead of losing her willpower, she looked cancer in the eye and decided to fight back. She defeated stage 4 cancer and became a healer. She emphasizes the aspect of mind, body and spirit healing heavily. She holds an optimistic outlook towards life. Anuschka believes that we must look on the brighter side when things go haywire and think that life is happening for us instead of to us. She thinks all humans are like onions- possessing infinite layers, healing and peeling as life goes by, and our purpose on Earth is to heal and get further close to the highest power.

Ateih is a Breast Cancer Survivor. She first noticed a lump in her breast, and the medical staff said it was just a non-cancerous lesion, But they did ask her to undergo ultrasounds every six months. Later, she noticed her right breast lifted and went for an ultrasound, and mammogram which did not show any positive signs after a specialist discovered that she had breast cancer which even spread to her lymph nodes. She underwent treatment, and she found it very hard to adjust to losing hair. She says it is essential to join a group and share the story as it helps in the healing process.

Cancer made Swati realize that putting things on hold and thinking you can do this later, or you will do it five years down the line doesn’t help in life. It is important to be happy at the moment, being mindful of the present and the surroundings around you is what helps you enjoy what you have and not thinking of what you don’t have or what you could have had. People like us who are privileged should be thankful for what we have, having the finances required to undergo something that is expensive. Cancer in a way is a bit of a wake-up call for us to love ourselves more, take care of ourselves more, and not neglect ourselves when trying to dedicate ourselves as a mother.

Kaye Howarth was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in the year 1999. Initially, she had pain in her left breast. She found a lump, so she went to the general physician, who suggested mammograms. The reports detected breast cancer. She went for a lumpectomy in November 1999. She went for mastectomy and then did reconstruction. She tells everyone to stay positive and not to be frightened. Summing up her journey Kaye says, It's a roller-coaster journey, be brave and hang on

Lakshi's mother was diagnosed with Cancer for the first time when she was nine years old. Her mother first noticed a lump in her left breast. When she consulted doctors, they asked her to do a PET and CT scan, and she was diagnosed with Stage 1 Breast Cancer. She underwent Surgery, Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for the same. Once everything was going smoothly, and when Lakshi was around 13 years old, she was again diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer. She again underwent the same treatment as the first time and was cancer-free once again. Cancer knocked on the door after five years. This time it wasn't very good. She started having breathlessness and felt like choking with difficulty in speech. She again went to the doctor but misdiagnosed it as a throat infection and suggested antibiotics. As there was no resolution, they consulted an oncologist who diagnosed stage 4 Lung Cancer metastasized to the Brain. Doctors didn't have any hope, but Lakshi's father was adamant in providing her mother with the best treatment. She underwent some Ayurvedic treatment and also had Oral Chemotherapy. Her mother had strong willpower, so she went up to three years instead of the doctors giving her three months. She underwent targeted chemotherapy and immunotherapy as well. Unfortunately, she passed away. Lakshi says it is essential to have strong willpower, and everything will fall into place.

Prakhar Modi is a Colorectal Cancer survivor. He developed constipation and took some home remedies, but there was no relief. When he and his wife consulted the doctor, they diagnosed it as piles, but the pain did not resolve. They again consulted the doctor, and he was asked to go for a colonoscopy, but he dropped the plan and went for a proctoscopy instead. He was diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer. Prakhar was shocked as he was not a smoker or an alcoholic. He is a pure vegetarian as well. He underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy as a part of the treatment. Chemo even made him suicidal. He then underwent surgery and was given a colostomy bag. He is grateful to have a great family and colleagues who supported him throughout the treatment.

Ashley Brooks was diagnosed with liver cancer at the age of 2. She had her last surgery when she was 5 years old. Ashley was in remission for 5 years. After remission, she was also diagnosed with depression when she was in high school. Initially, she had jaundice after a biopsy that detected that she had stage 3 liver cancer. She underwent surgical removal of her gall bladder, went through 18 months of chemotherapy. Her faith in God and the women in Church were her support system. Summing up her journey Ashley says, "Only God".

"Paige DeRogatis was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2020. She found a lump in her breast, and a biopsy detected breast cancer. She went through 6 rounds of chemotherapy. Paige is a social media blogger who tells people about her journey and has started her YouTube channel recently. She loves writing and doing meditations. Summing up her journey Paige says, "I am grateful that I got rid and stood strong".

Suchanki Gupta is a Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer Survivor. In the Year 2021, she started losing her energy. She was a dancer, and she used to meditate a lot as well. So the loss of power was a little doubtful. She also started having fevers and night sweats on and off. She had unintentional weight loss as well. She has been prescribed some antibiotics, but there was no change in her situation. Firstly they diagnosed Tuberculosis, but due to the determination of some nodules in the lungs, they sent her for Biopsy and Cancer was detected. She underwent Surgery and Chemotherapy as a part of the treatment. Suchanki Says Cancer is not a death sentence. Cancer is a blessing that is given to those who can overcome it. Be strong and talk about it

Jacqueline Irish was diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer when she was 41. She didn't have any symptoms initially, but she found a lump when doing a breast exam. Months later, she made an appointment with her doctor. Then she had an ultrasound, another mammogram, and started treatment. She tells everyone to have a positive outlook towards life and is grateful for all the small things.