Cancer Healing Journeys by ZenOnco.io & Love Heals Cancer

Gabrielle noticed a lump while she had a shower one day. When she went for the regular mammogram, she brought this to the medical team's attention, and on further tests, it was diagnosed as Breast Cancer. She underwent chemotherapy, lumpectomy, sixteen cycles of radiation treatment and Herceptin injection as a part of the treatment. Cancer made Gabrielle empathetic, and she says it is essential to share your stories with other people as it can help them in one way or another on their journey. "Take each day as it comes."

Dorine Olive was diagnosed with stage 2 ovarian cancer at 55. Dorine initially overlooked the slight pelvic pressure she was experiencing during yoga class because of an annual gynecologic exam earlier in the year that suggested she was in good health. After months of recognizing this odd sensation while in the twisted lunge and bow pose, Dorine made another Gynaec visit. A pelvic ultrasound discovered a five-inch mass, along with a white cloud-like area next to it. A total hysterectomy was scheduled to remove her ovaries in response to the ultrasound.

The hysterectomy found the original mass benign but caught cancer next to it. Two types of cancer were found; endometrioid in one ovary and clear-cell in the other, and the malignancy had spread to her pelvic wall. Dorine's journey with chemotherapy then started, which was not pleasant for her at all.

Dorine continues to overcome her hurdles with cancer by sharing her journey on social media. "I wanted to turn this into helping women understand and identify how to be in touch with their body," she said. "I want people to learn ways they can help others going through cancer, remove any stigmas, and have people ask me questions."

Karen Roberts Turner is a Brain cancer survivor, DC-based attorney with over 30 years of experience handling complex civil, commercial, and medical malpractice cases. She has volunteered her service to and led numerous community outreach initiatives, associations, and professional bodies. Presently, Karen serves as Vice-President of her local high school alumni association and mentors young ladies navigating college, law school, and legal careers. She also serves on the Board of the Delta Housing Corporation of D. C. and the Minnie Louise Anderson Young Scholarship Fund. Karen released her debut novel, “The Other Twin" during the pandemic.

Jim is a Follicular Lymphoma Cancer patient. He was diagnosed with cancer last year accidentally during his routine check-ups. He underwent chemotherapy and immunotherapy as a part of the treatment. He was blessed to have a supportive family to support him throughout. He says, "Believe, and you can achieve".

Suzanne Moss was diagnosed with double Breast Cancer in 2008 with invasion to lymph nodes. Initially, she found a lump on her breast, and on further tests, it was diagnosed as Breast Cancer. She decided she won't be doing any conventional treatments. Instead, she would follow holistic approaches. She did not receive support from family, friends and the medical team as she decided to follow the holistic therapies. But she overcame it. Suzanne says," Embrace cancer, accept it and face the challenges. Cancer is not contagious. Treat cancer patients well."

Mark Meadors is a Colorectal Cancer Survivor. He was initially diagnosed during the highest peak time of COVID. He was initially shocked by the situation, but he decided to fight back. He was happy to have a supportive family and medical team throughout the treatment. He underwent 27 cycles of radiation therapy, oral chemotherapy and surgery as a part of the treatment. Mark says, "Early detection is the key. Also, public awareness must be provided regarding various types of cancers so people can identify the early signs and symptoms quickly".

Cindy Lupica is a Choriocarcinoma/GTN survivor. She is also an Awareness advocate, Author, ihadcancer Ambassador and NCSD speaker. She was diagnosed with cancer on February 1st, 2014. She started having initial symptoms like contractions during 25 weeks of gestational period. After her baby girl was born at 39 weeks, she started having bleeding. After further tests, It was diagnosed as Choriocarcinoma. She underwent chemotherapy as a part of the treatment. She is very blessed to have a supportive family and friends throughout the treatment. She says, "It's important to listen to other stories as it gives you a purpose to hold on".

Sheela Shailesh Kapadia is an oesophageal Cancer Survivor. Initially, She started having trouble swallowing. She took some medications, but there was no relief for her symptoms. By 2021 she became so unable to eat food that she consulted the doctor, and on further tests, she was diagnosed with Cancer. She underwent 12 cycles of chemotherapy, 33 cycles of radiation therapy, and surgery as a part of the treatment. She was happy to have a supportive family throughout her journey. She says' "Live happily and enjoy your life."

Cody is the longest-living glioblastoma Brain cancer survivor at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. Having his life seemingly run by cancer, he focused on finding safe and effective long-term prevention and treatment strategies. He realized it is imperative to use every tool to limit the harms of traditional therapy, lessen the number of medicines needed during treatment, and increase patients' quality of life after their recovery.

He realized no other treatments or protocols could treat as many cancers and their side effects as effectively and efficiently as cannabinoid-based therapy. He founded the nonprofit to give hemp products to cancer patients in exchange for their scans, reports and medication list. He uses the data to build a collection of case studies to show statistical trends in disease response. His vision is to create a world where cancer is treated like the common cold.

Anne is a skin cancer survivor and has become a well-known advocate and a public speaker concerning health and yoga, working with organizations such as The AT&T Women's Conference, Johnson & Johnson and Stand Up 2 Cancer. She has also worked with MTV and has appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and on ABC NEWS. Her Mat has been featured in Times Magazine, WSJ, The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times.

Anne Appleby is recognized as one of the early leaders in the yoga industry. She initially practised yoga at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood, a marketing executive. Her passion led her to found YogaForce LLC, and shortly after that, she began teaching yoga and Pilates to A-List CEOs and Celebrities. Her Company specializes in patented exercise http://www.yogaforce.com. She is a certified spokesperson for American Bone Health, and she is a Spotlight for The American Academy of Dermatology. She is also profiled in the book DR YOGA.