Trycia's Blog

ONLY GOD KNOWS

2010-08-27T16:22:00.000-07:00

On December 22, 2006, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As a professional dancer for over 15 years, I have always lived a healthy and active life. I have no history of breast cancer in my family, I was only 31 years old at the time and living with my roommate in Santa Monica.

While rehearsing for my annual E Plus Productions New Years event, I painfully strained a muscle in my chest, or so I thought. During our breaks, I would massage the area and I ended up discovering a lump. I immediately had all the necessary tests completed, but several days later it was determined to be cancer.

My journey over the past 4 years has been one that I've shared with many friends and family, but few strangers realize by looking at me that my body has gone through the ringer! I began with 2 lumpectomies, then onto chemo, decided on a double mastectomy with breast reconstruction, and began a variety of medications. For 6 months we all thought things were under control, but then I started feeling some unusual pain in my sternum that bothered me.

On February 18, 2008 right at the end of my final reconstruction surgery, the plastic surgeon found a lump in my chest muscle. It was determined to be breast cancer once again. After a couple of weeks of tests and scans, I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer which had spread through my blood stream and lymph nodes to my bones and had turned into stage 4. Radiation to follow…

My world seemed to be falling apart at a rapid speed. My family and I were devastated, but I was determined to keep fighting and I set many goals for myself to keep busy. My mom discovered a doctor in Korea who seemed to be a pioneer in stem cell therapy. In May 2008, just a couple DAYS after getting married, my mom and I were on a plane to Korea. While in Korea, I met Rising Star Healer, John and we quickly became friends. He was there with HIS father who was suffering from cancer too. In Korea, I received stem cell therapy, DNA/Gene Therapy from Dr. Moon, Rising Star Healings and fellowship with John, and a variety of other toxic medications given to me by my Kaiser doctors. I also did my best to combat this thing with my diet and various supplements, but I was required to eat red meat for the production of healthy red blood cells, and that didn’t fit with my diet regime. At the time II just did what I was told and had FAITH that everything would work! When mom and I left Korea 36 days later, the cancer had vanished from my sternum bone, chest wall, lymph nodes and sacrum, but there was still a bit left in other areas of the bone. Nonetheless, we were ecstatic and I was ready to get back home and start life with my new husband.

After returning home, the next step in Dr. Moon’s protocol was beginning 2 more toxic drugs called Herceptin and Avastin. Dr. Moon and my doctors in the U.S. had conflicting opinions on whether I even needed Herceptin, but after a long fight I tested borderline for needing the Herceptin. After only 2 treatments, I was feeling like I was going to have a heart attack from this drug. While waiting for the doctor to see me at my next appointment, I felt very unsettled in my core, and something told me to leave. This didn’t feel right to me anymore. I was just chasing the cancer around and acting out of fear. I got up and left Kaiser…not telling them. I panicked and went off all my medications at once. I had been researching Dr. Young and his alkaline protocol for several months prior, and decided to jump on HIS band wagon instead. Very, very difficult transition for me. I did alternative treatments on a weekly basis of far-infared sauna, lymphatic massage, colonics, IV of sodium bicarbonate treatments, and herbal supplementation. I went alkaline/vegan the best I could.

However, In June 2009 I was in terrible pain again to the point I could not walk without help. A petscan showed that there were NEW lesions in the spine, femurs, hips and pelvis. For the entire next year I was in and out of the hospital. My husband and I separated and I was living with my folks in Orange County. I went through 3 more major surgeries. First was a spine surgery (L4 fusion w L3 and L5) where tumors had deteriorated vertebrae, close to fracturing. Next, I was transferred to Kaiser, Baldwin Park for pelvis and femur surgery. Titanium rods were placed inside each femur bone for stabilization, and metal plate and screws were inserted in upper left pelvis for stabilization. I Received 3 blood transfusions during the surgery. Next up was radiation to the affected areas, and ANOTHER spine fusion 6 months later.

This ALL seemed SO unfair. My body was NOT winning and my life seemed to be coming to an end. More lesions had formed on the skull and radiation was no longer an option. I was forced to look outside the box again and again. I was SO tired of making decisions. Thank the LORD I had my family, amazing friends and even STRANGERS to support me through this! Eventually I came to the understanding that I needed to put my sword down for awhile and allow GOD to guide me. I seemed to forget about HIM throughout this process. I felt HE abandoned me, and I was SO angry! How could this happen to someone like me?! I felt helpless, hopeless, confused, ashamed, hurt, guilty….you name it! I was forced to simplify my life to the bare minimum. However, somehow during the process, my senses began to awaken. I turned within and asked Jesus to take the wheel…”I’m ready for you. I’m so extremely tired and I need your help.”

Once I allowed the Lord back into my life, MIRACLES began to occur. I can’t even begin to count how many. It seemed every day was getting better and better. My friends and family once again rallied together for a fundraiser in my honor and that gave me a solid goal to shoot for! My body was still very fragile from surgeries, I was on a home care program and could only crawl on hands and knees. My doctors were assuming the next step for me would be hospice. This is where I turned around and said, “Um, excuse me?? Who are YOU to decide my fate?? I was at my limit and became fed up with ALL of it! One day, I launched my walker out the patio door and yelled out to the world…”This IS MY LIFE! ONLY GOD KNOWS!” And a variety of other harsh words that scared my mom….sorry mom. But, I WALKED for the first time in months! I wasn’t apologizing. Whether that doctor was right or wrong, she just added the perfect amount of fuel to my fire to get better!! 2 weeks later, I was up walking with a cane and speaking words of gratitude at my fundraiser! AHHHHH!! It felt AMAZING, and I LOVED being back with all my talented collegues, friends and family! I will never forget that day!

Thank you to my beautiful friend Levi Walker and every other ANGEL who participated in the NoHo Pac Grand Opening, July 30, 2010! It is a day I will cherish for as long as I live!

It is now Friday, August 27, 2010 and I am alive and well!! My body is still in some pain and it is difficult to walk, but THIS kind of pain is different. This IS surgical pain. I know the difference now. I may still have some residual cancer in the spine, but I know it will soon disappear for good. Mind over matter, baby! In the meantime, I AM on chemo, tamoxifen, pain meds and a steroid until I’m “in remission” (whatever THAT means ;) ) And I am slowly incorporating the alkaline protocol back into my life. Slow and steady. It seems to be ALL about a perfect balance of the body/mind/spirit. The trick is to maintain this balance at every moment of every day. This is my new goal. This is my NEW life. I am happy that GOD is on my side and I am even more happy to be alive to share this story. As my Kevin cousin always used to say, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy, and Get Busy Living!”

Thank you to all my beautiful Angels on earth and in Heaven..…I couldn’t do this without you!

LOVE AND GRATITUDE ALL WAYS,
Trycia Carlberg

Trycia Carlberg Fundraiser at DWBHshirts.org

2010-08-25T03:17:00.000-07:00

Conversation with Charlie

2010-08-23T22:02:00.000-07:00

Dear Charlie,

I hope this finds you well, and that you're in good spirits, and even better health!
You said something in your letter that I thought was interesting....you said,

"I do not think that there will ever be a cure for cancer as long as the drug companies weld the power they do. Too much money at stake to develop a cure, and I assure you the government is not that interested in folks living a long time on social security."

The second part, I GET and agree with. However, I DO believe there IS a cure and the "cure" is up to the patient. The patient needs to find a complete balance in life. Body/mind/spirit. It takes a great deal of hard work, emotional healing, GOD, belief, trust, perservearance, goal setting, some modern medicine....BUT, an overall change of attitude, lifestyle, diet, habits, healing old pains, etc etc.

I have been working on this ever since Korea, and it has PAYED OFF!! I am doing really well!

You remember John Seibert, right?! His son, "little" John and I have kept in close contact the past 2 years. He is a pychotherapist and energy healer. He does amazing work that will help rid cancer in your body. Charlie, I am living proof that these alternative modalities work!! I am still receiving healings from John, til this day. His costs are completely reasonable, and worth exploring! He can do "remote" sessions on you with him in AZ and you in Texas! Please please DO NOT overlook this and forward onto any others you feel may be interested!! John's email is www.beofoneheart@aol.com

Take a look at my facebook page when you get the opportunity to see what I've been up to! LIVING..primarily!!

July 2010 -in a wheelchair and I could only crawl to the bathroom and back with excruciating pain. (breast cancer spread to the bones) I had basically crawled up into a cave at my parents house and wanted to die. I went through a difficult divorce, moved back in with the folks for a year, began and ended a new romance, had HUGE bouts of depression, anger, bitternesss, resentment towards everyone in my life. I felt abandoned by my friends because I DECIDED to close myself off from the world for 6 months.

This past July, my friends rallyed together to create another fundraiser for me. This gave me a goal to work towards. As a performer, I refused to show up to this event in a wheelchair! These were dancers, collegues, professionals. If I was going to speak at this event, it would be on my own two feet! I went from hands and knees, to walker, to crutches, to a single cane in 2 weeks!! I joined a gym, got on a proper pain management regimine, began chemo pills, tamoxifen, various herbs and healthy eating, and most of all, CHANGED MY MIND about my life!! I made the choice to LIVE! AND, I spoke at the event on my OWN TWO FEET...with the help of a cane.

Shortly after that, I hooked up with John for more "Rising Star" healings and have incorporated them into my life.

Things are wonderful, Charlie. My body gets stronger and stronger by the day, my mind is sharp as a tack, I feel NO new cancer pains, I couldn't be happier, and I KNOW that I am going to continue to kick cancer's ass! For everyone else who could not!! All of our Korea pals, all friends and family that have passed, etc etc.

PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP, Charlie! I know that your body hates you right now, but GOD loves you and wants you well! You are meant to be well, it is your God-given right!!

I think you are wonderful, I love you and I want you to WIN this battle with me!! And Lisa! I'm going to attach her to this email too!

I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to hear from you when you feel up to it! And you can call anytime too! 310-210-2258.

Your forever pal,
Trycia
Trycia Carlberg
www.angels4tlc.org

The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.
Thomas A. Edison
US inventor (1847 - 1931)

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To: tryciaperry@yahoo.com
Sent: Mon, May 24, 2010

Hi Trycia! Ole Charlie Gray here. Just got back from Seoul again, third time over. Treatment was pretty rough this time. Had 9 or 10 little tumors that had to be radiated with the new "rapid arc" machine. Most were lung tumors, but one was on my adrenal gland just above my kidney. Frying that bastard took a lot out of me, as well as Dr. Moon's standard therapy, which more and more involves some aspects of chemo. Like you, I could not afford to undergo all his suggestions, but did do Avastin one time.

I do not think I will ever go back to Korea. Pretty much had it! He is supposed to open his clinic in Cabo San Lucas in a couple of months, and I may consider going over there one more time, but pretty much have decided to let this thing run its course. I know he can not cure my cancer, and with all things considered, it is just a matter of time. I think that the most important aspect of my life at present is simply to enjoy what time I have left, and when I am no longer able to enjoy living and being mobile, I feel I will be more than ready to turn the page. If things go as they have been, I may be able to enjoy one more Christmas, but never another, and that may be optimistic.

Trycia, I feel your despair and your pain. I guess the only people that can truly understand or the ones that share the same burdens. You are so young and so full of promise. At least I managed to live a pretty long life considering how much I abused my little body. In your case, it just does not seem fair, does it? But, as you well know, life has never been fair. When I was a teen, a had a terrible bout of pimples. I was too tall and too skinney, and there was no way in hell I was ever going to master algebra. Then I had the terrible luck of falling in love with a very short little German girl that did not love me, and totally ignored a very beautiful tall girl that did love me. What an idiot. It seems like I never missed a chance to mess-up. I bet you did not make those kind of mistakes when you were growing up.

Trycia, I sincerely wish I had something to say that would make things better, I truly do, but I don't. I do not think that there will ever be a cure for cancer as long as the drug companies weld the power they do. Too much money at stake to develop a cure, and I assure you the government is not that interested in folks living a long time on social security. I visited with a young man in Korea that was investigating the deficiences of certain drugs made overseas, and he swore that several drug companies already have cancer cures they keep under wraps. Same for aids. Remember when Majic Johnson first got aids. Then all of a sudden, aids became no problem for him. When asked about that the first time, he stated that he had received the cure, but since then, has keep his mouth shut. Makes sense to me, but sure would hate to be in those folks shoes on that great day of judgement, if it is true.

Well, I have rattled on long enough. Try to keep your chin-up, and I will do my part by keeping you in my prayers. May God bless AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH........... Your pal - Charlie Gray

Its a Beautiful Life!

2010-06-10T20:54:00.000-07:00

I wish the world could see life through my eyes. Even for just one day. With a perfectly clear mind...wonder, beauty and amazement are waiting to reveal themselves in every corner.

As I kneel in a warm pool of bubbling water, I catch the reflection of happy trees dancing..if only just for me. Slightly to the right, I notice the source of "All That Is" peeking out through the glimmering water. Just a glimpse, as the wind ripples the beautiful image from my mind. The cool breeze feels perfect against my warm, sun-kissed skin. I take a deep breath and pray with gratitude...giving thanks for the gift I have been given today.

Beauty, wonder and amazement is in everything if we would only take a moment to notice. It is God's precious way of re-minding us that we are never EVER alone and we are safe. All ways.

I am beyond grateful for my Beautiful Life.

DWBH

2010-05-21T14:02:00.000-07:00

To my Dear friends and beautiful family,

I'm unsure of where to begin. So much has happened in my life as of late...so many ups, so many downs. Funny, I'm listening to a CD for the first time my friend Angie made and guess what song came up? "Don't Worry, Be Happy." So crazy how quickly God works through his earth angels! Thank you Angie...I'm gonna let that message set the tone for my blog. LOTS to worry about in my life, as I know everyone has been feeling during this universal shift. I think we have a tendency to become selfish, thinking "I'm the only one going through hard times...NOBODY can possibly understand." I know that's how I've been feeling lately and that's precisely when I close myself off from the world. However, I am understanding how unproductive that can be. If I can just "Be Happy" and go with the flow, I will be just fine. Easier said than done, I know, when something like cancer is involved. But for now, time to catch you up on my crazy journey....

August 2009, I went through 2 major surgeries to eliminate cancerous bone lesions and stabilize the bones. I stopped dancing, moved back home with my parents, and spent the following 9 months healing. Then in March 2010, we discovered I had a collapsed vertabrae above the spine fusion. Most likely the collapse was due to old cancer that had weakened the bone. This is when I began to close myself off again and go into "silent warrior" mode. A couple days before Easter, I was forced to put my ego in check and decided on another spine fusion to repair the damaged vertabrae and get out of pain. My holistic treatments had been working in every other area of my being, but this stubborn old, tired ass cancer in the vertabrae, had snuck away from me. Thank goodness I heal so well from surgeries and this last one was no exception. :)

May 5-10, I had radiation to the surgery area as well as the base of my skull. The cancer was now jumpin around and getting out of control. Its been a couple weeks since radiation, the side effects are beginning to subside, but now I have been having pretty bad pain in my neck area. I would like to say that I'm not panicking, but that would be a lie. Fortunately, God has reunited us with the incredible Rushing family who have helped us tremendously these past few months. They offered to sell us their uncle's hyperbaric chamber for a fraction of the cost! We graciously accepted and I have been using it every day. It has been doing wonders to combat radiation side effects, increase energy, and help eliminate pain. Oxygen therapy was one of the MAIN reasons I was going to move to Sedona and now I am able to do some miraculous healing in my own home. SO Thankful!

However, finances are starting to get tight. I have exhausted my disability benefits, the pain will not allow me to work, and I am beginning to get scared. I have applied for social security disability which is pending...(please cross your fingers for me) but other than that, I am at a loss on what to do next. I am beyond grateful to my parents for a beautiful place to live, food on the table, and the remainder of my bills paid. We are all very stressed though, and unsure of the future. My parents are working their asses off for me, trying to make ends meet and everyone is a little on edge. "When is this all going to end?" we keep thinking. I am really frusterated because I have lost a great deal of my independence and I'm at a loss on how to help us. If anyone knows any other financial aide programs out there or organizations that help with food, gas, etc..please let us know! In the meantime, my job is "Don't Worry, Be Happy...the best I can. I am still very optimistic and am getting stronger every day. I have so many amazing things in my life to be grateful for, and reasons to keep fighting. I have more good days, than bad and I always keep a positive attitude and a smile on my face. Life is too beautiful to give up on...especially now. I am grateful, I am humble, I am blessed.

For those of you who didn't know my amazing cousin Kevin, he too had an incredible 7 year bout with brain cancer that took his life this past August. His family has set up a beautiful website in his honor which celebrates his motto in life, "Don't Worry, Be Happy" of course! They have generously given me the opportunity to receive a portion of their DWBH T-shirt sales on the site. If you get a chance, please check out www.dwbhshirts.com

Thank you for your continued support, Angels. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! <3 T

PAYPAL DOWN

2010-03-15T00:10:00.000-07:00

Hello friends and family,
My paypal on this site is NOT working properly as of late. Please DO NOT send donations through paypal....as I will not receive it. Thank you so much for your support as always!!
Trysh

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2010-03-11T05:37:00.000-08:00

GOD is GOOD!!

The Zone

2010-03-07T16:22:00.000-08:00

Awakening, wonder, amazement, beauty, intrigue, discovery, enjoyment, appreciation, receiving, oneness, LOVE

Life is BLISS!

AND....Healing is Miraculous!

Continuing on the journey

2010-02-09T14:58:00.000-08:00

Since my last blog in November, I had been living in a place of constant fear, anxiety, and confusion. My surgeries were all successful and I was now able to walk with a cane, but I still needed more and more radiation. It seemed that every time I finished radiation on one part of my body, NEW pain was popping up in other areas. Just as I was gaining more strength and confidence, radiation would lower my blood counts and drop my energy back down. I was so tired of these ups and downs...I was in a state of limbo and I couldn't break out of it. This is when I decided it was time to start setting some goals in my life. If I had a limited amount of time to live and this is what my life was going to be like, it was time to do something exciting. I had just finished reading "Eat, Pray, Love," which gave me additional hope, courage, and determination to get outta dodge.

Peru was one of my first thoughts for a spiritual getaway, so I started planning for a trip in March. But March seemed so far away...it was only November. I needed change and I needed it NOW! My mom and I were shopping one day at a metaphysical store near home and started talking to the store owner about healing places to visit. She recommended we visit the healing vortexes of Sedona, Arizona. Neither of us had ever been to Sedona or knew what a vortex was, but we loved the sound of it! We booked a trip for the week before Christmas. I can't even begin to tell you how incredible our trip was! SO much beauty, solitude, peace and hope was found on this journey. The views from the Red Rocks were breathtaking. The air was crisp and clean, and the experience was nothing less than magical. We met some amazing people, including a holistic doctor who offered us a lot of hope in some cutting-edge alternative therapies. (if you know me, you KNOW I'm all about cutting-edge, "out of the box" thinking.) He advised us, however, that some dental work be done first for these therapies to be most effective. Highly toxic amalgam fillings and other hidden cavitations needed to be removed as they were likely contributing to the cancer. Then bio-oxidative treatments could be administered to get oxygen back into the anaerobic cells. We were anxious to continue researching these theories. This was not brand new information to us. We just hadn't been able to thoroughly explore these options due to the need for emergency surgery back in August. Our plan was to get a dental evaluation done, get the mercury removed, and then I would move to Sedona for a few months to receive these promising holistic treatments. SO EXCITING! Everything seemed to be falling into place.

By January 1st 2010, I was able to walk on my own without a cane. I was beginning to regain some of my long lost energy, I found a wonderful woman who offered to rent out a room in her home just BLOCKS from the doc in Sedona. OH, but one thing.....I had absolutely NO idea how I was going to pay for any of this...haha! Of course insurance doesn't cover these things, so Mom and I were just praying for abundance and remembering that "we get what we need when we need it." I set up an appointment with a holistic dentist to get some xrays and a cavitat scan done to see the level of toxicity hidden in my mouth. The results showed a fair amount.....around $15,000 worth of cavitation clean up, oral surgery, and mercury removal....no big whoop! I held it together pretty well while at the dentist's office, but when I got home and I told my parents, I completely lost it! I felt so hopeless and so overwhelmed with emotion. How the hell does anyone with cancer expect to get better when the most promising treatments are completely unaffordable?? I just wanted to get to Sedona for the OTHER therapies! I didn't know the dental portion of the equation would be such an enormous setback! Back to square one...fear, anxiety, confusion and NOW ANGER! I was so incredibly disappointed, and now I had to tell my friends "change of plans!" again.

Of course I went into hiding once again to figure things out. I cried, I prayed, I meditated, I researched, and I slept...A LOT. Interestingly enough, my dreams are where I received most of my answers. I felt most peaceful and hopeful when I awoke from a dream. I started writing everything down...EVERYTHING. Powerful insights began to emerge, flickers of clarity were developing, something incredible was happening. I was listening to my soul for guidance and it was answering. It seemed that my subconsious was working out all my relationship issues, problems and fears within my dreams. I was becoming more and more aware of myself and my patterns in life. I was overcome with compassion for other people who were suffering. I would consume myself in "figuring out the answers" to life's most difficult questions. I would go back and forth between surrendering and fighting; ego and spirit. I didn't know how to give up control and allow things to unfold naturally...except for in my dreams. I wanted to save the world. I began meditating more, praying more...being very specific. One day my dad asked how my pain levels were and if I was feeling any new pain. I told him "No, I prayed it all away last night!" I began working with the Archangels, with my spirit guides, with my grandmother, with crystal energy, essential oils, candles, even a rosary given to me from the Vatican. I prayed to God, Jesus, Buddah, the Divine Mother, Saints, anyone I could think of. And then I released it all. I was tired...really tired.

I asked family and friends for guidance in getting second and third opinions from other dentists. SO many to choose from! I decided to go with Dr. Harold Ravins, a holistic dentist near Santa Monica who came highly recommended. Dr. Ravins has worked with many cancer patients in the past and I felt he would understand my situation best. I knew after our consult that he was not just a dentist, but a scientist, a healer and a caring man. He has offered a wealth of knowledge already and is aware of my financial limitations at this time. We are formulating a plan together to spread out the procedures throughout a longer period of time while still achieving optimum results. He delves deep. Through energetic testing or "skaysis," he has found my cancer to be 40% emotional, 60% chemical. Other findings were deficiencies in vitamin C, D, selenium and of course high levels of mercury toxicity. Mindset is also a huge part. I have to trust the process and believe that I am PERFECTLY HEALTHY NOW. He has several tools and techniques for learning this. If you think of the mind like a computer and everything you put into it is data, what data would you include? There are very simple ways to reprogram your mind to eliminate negativity, fear, dis-ease, and replace it with positivity, love and perfect health. I love it because it confirms what I've already been learning on my own. Good stuff.

Well, I have many more experiences and insights to share but for now I need to call it a night. I'm exhausted. I've learned to trust my body and the messages being sent....yep, I'm real tired. :) Until next time....Love, Light and Laughter! Good journey...T

quick update and Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-19T16:37:00.000-08:00

Not a lot of new info...it's the waiting game again. However, I did meet with my radiation oncologist to discuss radiation to this new area of pain in my ribs. Because I am back on pain meds, it is hard to decipher where the pain is actually coming from. Therefore, he recommends a bonescan before proceeding with more radiation. I have an appt for the scan on the friday after Thanksgiving. Also, he was not worried at all about the potential mark they saw on my lung either...phew! He showed me the xrays and I was barely able to see it. When he zoomed in at a different angle, it had disappeared completely. I was very relieved. I also got my bone infusion last week to help strengthen the bones and hopefully shrink the lesions more. I was glad to get that taken care of.

So, other than that I've been laying pretty low, hanging with friends a bit, but mostly reading, meditating and resting.

I feel very compelled to go on a spiritual getaway, so my mom and I are planning a trip to Sedona, AZ on her winter break. And I am also researching and planning a trip to Cusco, Peru in early April.

I feel an enormous sense of freedom already just by planning these trips. It allows me to escape from the endless chatter going on in my head and focus on exciting adventures for my soul. Interesting that this is what my horoscope said today...

"A rested mind gives us the ability to remain calm during uncertain circumstances and provides the clarity and insight to make wiser decisions. While feelings of anxiety are often caused by fear, we can make matters worse by obsessing over our anxious thoughts, creating an ongoing cycle of tension. By choosing instead to release our fearful thoughts and give our minds a rest, we free ourselves from the bonds of fear and empower ourselves with clear thinking processes that can help us devise solutions to problems and make more lucid decisions. Choosing to focus on the peaceful stillness within you today can neutralize your anxiety and restore a sense of balance again."

God sure has impeccable timing! :)

Wishing everyone a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Be sure to share what you are thankful for! Gratitude will always create the pathway to many more blessings!

Lots of love and light,
Trysh

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2009-11-04T21:12:00.000-08:00

Long Day
posted by Trycia Perry, Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 10:15 PM

So after a long and exhausting day driving from San Clemente to LA for my oncologist appt, here is the latest news...the good news first! The lesion they 'thought' they saw on my lung was an 'unspecific 1-2 mm spot, not necessarily even cancer' My oncologist is NOT worried, but we will keep an eye on it in just in case for the next several months. She said it is so small that it wouldn't even show up on a petscan. Upon hearing this, I lost it. I was beyond relieved and sooo needed this good news today!
The other news is that my recent radiation has dropped my white blood cell count down significantly, so I am feeling very weak, rundown and suseptible to colds, the flu, and other infections. This may last up to a month. However, I was given "neupogen injections" which will boost the WBC's back up. I had one today, and I am feeling a little better already.
As far as radiation to the rib area, we will evaluate this next week. In the meantime, I am back on fentenyl for awhile to mask the pain so I can function like a normal human being.
I will be going back on my chemo pill as soon as my immune system is strong enough to handle it and will also be getting Aridea (2 hour bone infusions) once a month to strengthen my bones, decrease pain and hopefully further shrink the remaining tumor growth.
Lotta information to absorb, and I am overwhelmed to say the least, but I am grateful that I have these options. She also said my diet is great and to keep it up!
I saw at least 10 hawks on our drive today, and if you know me, you know how much I adore these creatures. They have been around me for months now. I found out that they represent "a higher purpose" which makes sense to what I have been going through. i just wish I knew what this "higher purpose" was because frankly, I am sick and tired of ALL OF IT! Is that bad? Whatevs...I feel justified in saying this today. HA!
Anyways, my birthday is on sunday and I will use this as a goal to gain back some strength so I can party like a rockstar! If I have to be on all these stupid drugs, they can get me through ONE festive evening of karaoke fun.
So, that's it for now...thank you for the prayers and well wishes! I'm a little upset with God right now, so I'm grateful He responded to all of your prayers! haha :) I'll get back on track soon...I promise. Lots of love to all! Trysh

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2009-11-04T20:18:00.000-08:00

ER update
posted by Trycia Perry, Monday, November 2, 2009, 5:45 PM

Hello again, I did end up going to the ER today. After some bloodwork and a CT scan, they did find more cancer in the upper right ribs. More scans need to be done, but there also may be a small lesion on the lung. I meet with my oncologist wednesday to discuss my all my options and run more tests. The good thing is I DO have options. Most likely we can do more radiation, but at this point it may be time for me to go back on my chemo pill as well. (the one where I wouldn't lose my hair) Good God I just don't understand why this is happening but somehow I'm always able to handle it. I plan on moving forward with life as usual and enjoyment regardless of this new development. Thank u for all the support as always... Love u guys... T

Trycia's Angels - Community Announcements

2009-11-04T20:17:00.000-08:00

radiation update
posted by Trycia Perry, Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 11:00 AM

I had an appt with my radiation doc yesterday to discuss my bloodwork and decide if my immune system is strong enough to handle more radiation. It was, of course. :) He gave me the option of radiating each hip separately, or together. I chose to do both together to get it done sooner, which may be a little tougher on my body. I'm sure I can handle it...I'm a strong girl. Today, we will prep the area (both hips and femurs) and then 5 days of radiation will be scheduled. (most likely starting next week) My goal today is to increase my green drinks, resume my supplements, meditate, continue with pt and swimming, but get plenty of rest also. Please keep me in your prayers that I may have the strength and resilience to get through this next step. Thank you, and I promise to be better with the updates ;)

Just got home following a 2 hour, semi-torturous radiation prep in Garden Grove. Its all good...it was just very long and I was in some pain laying on a hard table for so long. Anyways, the next round of radiation (5 days total) will begin on monday 10/26/09 thru friday at 2PM each day. I have been driving myself to most of my appts lately, but I may need help with rides next week if the radiation leaves me overly fatigued. I will update the calender section if I end up needing rides. Hungry...so gonna eat dinner now :)

radiation complete
posted by Trycia Perry, Sunday, November 1, 2009, 12:30 PM

I'm happy to report that I finished my last bout of radiation in my hips and femurs this past friday. I was able to drive myself to and from each appt with no problems and very little fatigue. However, these past several weeks I have been weening myself off of fentenyl. (the opiate that is 100 times stronger than morphine) So, lately I have been feeling more pain than usual. I also have been feeling some new, strong pain in my upper right back area. I've tried to ignore it, thinking it would go away, but it hasn't. My oncologist always tells me that if I ever feel any "new pain," I should go to the ER. I am sitting on my parents sundeck, reading "eat pray love," contemplating what I want to do. I'm very emotional right now because I feel like I just can't get a handle on this bullshit. I'm over ONE hump and start trying to plan my life again and then WHAM another potential setback. If I do go to the ER it will most likely be tomorrow. For now, I am once again asking for your prayers that the pain is just a pulled muscle or some other minor thing. Even if if IS cancer, I pray that it is only in the bone (not the lung) can be treated with radiation and I could get back to my life again. All I want is to be able to move forward. Any advice and prayers are welcomed at this time. LoveLoveLove, Trysh

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2009-11-04T20:08:00.000-08:00

hello!
posted by Trycia Perry, Sunday, October 18, 2009, 3:08 PM
Just a quick update to let you know that I am progressing very well! I am now walking with one crutch, driving, swimming, doing physical therapy and even visiting and hanging with friends! Its been a very rough recovery process...probably the worst of my life, but the docs are optimistic and I am optimistic, so there ya go! Cancer aint got nothin on me!! :)
I did have one major dose of radiation on my upper spine, 5 doses on my lower spine, and I meet with the doc on monday to see if I will do radiation on the hips. I have been weening off my narcotics very slowly. I made a terrible mistake of going cold turkey at one point, and went through horrendous withdrawls. It was terrifying! Don't EVER try that with Fentenyl!
Anyways, I am sooo happy to be recovering so well. I have such wonderful family and friends pushing me along every day. I'm a very lucky and grateful girl! Until next time....love and blessings! Trycia

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2009-11-04T20:05:00.000-08:00

heading home!
posted by Trycia Perry, Friday, August 28, 2009, 1:43 PM
hey everyone, I am heading home today to my parents house in san clemente! yay! It took awhile for the pain management team to figure out a pain med combination that would work for me to take home. The PT team has been working with me every day and feels I am more than ready to go as well. I'm excited but I am a bit nervous as well. I can walk slowly with a walker, but I still struggle on other daily activities. My awesome parents will be there to help me but my mom is already back at work and she is gonna have her hands full. eventually I will be adding to my calender for more helping hands if anyone has time during these next few months. thank u as always for your encouragement....let the healing begin! Love you guys! Trysh

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2009-11-04T20:04:00.000-08:00

"posted by Trycia Perry, Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 1:44 AM

hi friends and family. I apologize for taking so long to get this out. I have been pretty drugged up this entire time and it is only today that I am able to tolerate a little more pain and be able to focus on anything. This has been a very overwhelming and difficult process for me. I have to say that my first surgery and hospital experience at Kaiser Sunset was a completely different and more pleasant an experience than here. The surgery part went well. They successfully placed a metal rod in each femur bone and repaired my left pelvic bone, removed majority of lesions, cemented and repaired bone. But.... My God! My body has been through some pretty bad torture! Immediately following surgery, while I was still in the recovery room and my pain hadn't been properly managed, I was forced to do numerous X-rays! They manipulated metal boards under my body, bent and twisted my legs to get proper pictures, turned me on my sides where the metal rods were placed and slid the boards underneath,etc. for about an hour. The pain was unbearable. I'm very surprised I didn't pass out. When my parents and Mike came in to see me, the color was drained from my face and I was shaking and crying uncontrollably. At that point I needed a second blood transfusion. ( I recvd one during surgery) After this, I finally made it up to my room and the pain was still not quite under control. Needless to say, I didn't sleep too well that night. The next day I was still pretty shaken up and was terrified of any physical therapy. I had made up my mind that I would refuse to get up. Although scheduled, the physical therapist didn't show up! Thank the Lord! Also, I'd been battling a fever on and off. Next day, the pain was better managed and fever had reduced. Physical therapist DID show up today and I was able to slither out of bed, touch my feet to the ground and stand up with the walker and extra help from the therapist. I was extremely dizzy and in lots of pain. It felt very wierd to put weight on my left foot especially because it is partially numb and tingly. Dr said this is normal and should last maybe a couple weeks. (I do feel it getting better every day) Because the Dr. had to cut into the muscle in the leg, it disturbed the nerve in the foot. Anyways, I managed to take 6 steps forward and 6 steps back. DONE. Back in bed. Needed pain meds and had a nurse for the last 2 days who was horribly lazy, uncompassionate, and not much help at all. Battled a fever again that night. Next day, docs said I needed another (6 hr) blood transfusion. Same nurse assigned that day. She had to replace both my iv lines. one for the meds, another for blood. Took her about 4 tries, lots of pain, frustration, tears, and I was done! My friend Scott showed up unexpectedly, but just in the nick of time and I lost it. Long story short, Scott gave me the courage to speak up and request another nurse. I told them everything and then some about how I was treated by her and officially reported her. It felt good. Today was a lot better. Blood transfusion helped, new wonderful nurse, 2 pt sessions. some irritating things happened, but managed to get through it. I feel like my body is just tore up! Cuts, bruises, scabs, sores, dry mouth, itchiness, constipation....BUG! Tomorrow is a new day however and I am already feeling optimistic. As you can probably imagine, it hasn't been an ideal time for visitors. I most likely will be here another couple days but I still have a lot of work to do, and sleep to catch up on. It would be best to come and visit me at my parents house where I am in a relaxed, healing environment, and will be recovering for several months. I will update if I end up staying here longer than expected. Thank you as always for your prayers!! I've been given incredible strength through the 6race of God, the power of YOUR prayers, healing thoughts and energy. God Bless all of you!!

updates and changes

2009-08-05T08:33:00.000-07:00

On August 3rd, Trycia was hospitalized because she woke up in the morning and could not walk. Please see below for details since then.

8/3/09 6:05 p.m.
I wanted to get back to everyone as I know you are all worried about Trycia. I just heard from her and she will now be in the hospital for a few days as opposed to just overnight. She has had bloodwork done, steroid injection to release the nerves from the tumors pressing (not sure what they were pressing on yet) and a CT scan. She is doing a lot of tests and planning in the hospital. She is getting morphine soon for the intense pain. She did say that there is no spinal compression from the tumors but there are several large tumors in her body at this time. Some of you have asked about the bone infusion and what it consists of. Our friend Tom Bry did some research on it and here is what he came up with:"There appear to be a couple of different medicines that they infuse the bones with, and only Trych and her doctors can know for sure what her specific therapy is. What I've found is that bone metastases wear away portions of bone‚ leaving small holes. This wearing away process causes eroded bone to appear as circular‚ punched out areas which leaves bones weak and fragile. Basically the bone infusion is a treatment for patients with breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and other solid tumors that have spread to the bones. It slows the bone destroying activity of the metastases and fights abnormal (I'm guessing cancerous) cells. So, hopefully bone infusion therapy reduces or delays bone fractures and pressure on the spinal cord that results from bone damage from advanced breast cancer."I have received several humorous texts from her today so apparantly she is keeping her wits about her. Please dont take it personally if I havent called you back about this...I have been bombarded with phone calls and texts. I will update this site with ALL new information. If you want to give well-wishes to her go ahead and text her but please dont call her with questions. She doesnt know much more than this at this point. Many of you have asked how I am doing and I appreciate that more than you know. We have a group of friends who are family and we are all here for each other in times like these. Jodie and I are taking care of a lot of arrangements now (i.e. taking her food and clothing to the hospital) We are also planning another fundraiser soon so she has the funds to get the best treatment possible. At this time, please just pray and tell your friends' friends to pray as well. You guys are amazing!Erica

8/4/09 9:26 a.m.
Hi Folks - First and foremost, Trycia would like to thank everyone for their love and well-wishes. Most importantly, however, she wants you not to worry. She's being well taken care of by an amazing team of doctors. As you can imagine, though, she's bored...and would love visitors. If you'd like to stop by, the address is:Kaiser Sunset; 4867 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles. She's is in the post-partum overflow area; 4th floor, 4-West room 4115. Parking is at 1515 Vermont...level 2. Parking is valididated with passes from Trycia. One last request: no need to bring flowers; cards or balloons...just your friendship. However...organic greens are always appreciated. As always, thank you for your continued support...Love, Erica

8/4/09 5:35 p.m.
Hey friends,Just wanted to update you on the latest news. After the scans came back and were reviewed, it was the surgeon's recommendation that in order to stop the deterioration of various vertebrae due to tumor growth, and alleviate the instabillity of the spine, surgery will be necessary. Tentatively, surgery is scheduled for Thursday. This promises to ensure an active, pain-free lifestyle. Radiation will most likely follow. Rest assured that I'm being well taken care of, feel very comfortable with this decision, and am on a plethora of feel-good drugs...haha! Following surgery I'm expected to remain in the hospital 5 more days. Visitors are welcome...and so are your prayers. Lots of love,Trowsh

Out of hiding

2009-07-19T11:14:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

I've always said that I only like to post blogs when I have positive things to say. These past several months have been extremely difficult and stressful for me, but I am finally beginning to feel empowered again and ready to catch you up on this crazy journey of mine. I have gone through alot of changes physically, mentally and emotionally as of late. I truly feel however, that I am now on the right path. I apologize for distancing myself to friends and family, but I am the type of person that will go into hiding until I have everything figured out in my head and can emerge with renewed focus, power, and strength. My goal is writing these blogs is to help empower other people on their journeys, and I can only do that when I am well in body, mind, and spirit.

Since November 2008, I have been on a very strict healing/alkaline protocol. I was doing extremely well with it. My blood counts were improving, my energy and vitality was returning and I was feeling good. Somewhere along the line, I got a bit cocky. Because I was feeling good, I started slacking on the program. Eventually, I started noticing my energy decreasing and new pain happening in my body. In my mind, I figured that my body was still transitioning, and I was out of shape from not dancing as often. Because I was fatigued, I was not exercising much. One day after a hike, my back was really aching. The next morning, I was bent over cleaning, I sneezed and severly threw my back out. I was in bed the next three days. I had many visits with my chiropractor and got alot of help and advice from my uncle who is a chiropractor too. We all concluded that I was out of shape and getting older, so I would be more prone to these issues. I did not connect the fact that my slacking on the program had anything to do with this. The more time went on, the more pain I felt in different areas. I was getting injured right and left but I wasn't doing anything strenuous to warrant these injuries. I knew I'd lost quite a bit of muscle in my body, but I couldn't be THIS out of shape, I thought. This didn't make sense. Also, my hair began shedding more than usual and I was getting very depressed. Must be some nutritional deficiency, I thought. Or stress? I was very stressed over finances, my husband and I had not been getting along, I just felt miserable and so confused!

In June 2009, I figured I better check in with my oncologist, get a petscan and see where I'm at. It had been 9 months since my last scan, so it was time. Because of all these issues I'd been having, I was quite terrified to get my results. As I knew in my heart, but didn't want to believe to be true, it WAS more cancer. The petscan showed numerous bone lesions on my upper and lower spine, hips, and left posterior femoral shaft. (thigh bone) The great news is that it's not in any of my organs, it is no longer in my sternum, and it is moving slowly.

Ok...so I've just got more work to do! Let's go! I planned to meet with Dr. Young again to formulate a more intensive, stricter, healing protocol. I've got to go 100% if I wanna start reversing this crap. I met with Dr. Young's collegue, Dr. Matea who is just amazing. After reviewing my petscan, and looking at my live and dried blood, the plan for me is this.... 12 weeks on a liquid and pureed food diet, sodium bicarbonate iv drips 5 days a week, (to hyperalkalize the body) colonics, lymphatic massage, far-infared sauna treatments, and exercise on a regular basis. I now have 3 wonderful holistic doctors coaching me and working with me to help reverse this condition for good. I also will be monitoring my progress with my oncologist through bloodwork and scans on a regular basis.

I am NOT messing around anymore. I am on a mission and I am determined to kick cancer's ass for good! Its been about 5 weeks on the cleanse now, and 3 weeks with the rest of the treatment. The pain in my lower spine has already significantly decreased, but the pain in my left posterial femoral shaft is still quite intense and causes me to limp. I am taking pain medication regularly so I can function, but I really want to try and stop that asap. I began swimming as my main source of exercise, which has been amazing. It really helps to get the toxins moving out of my body and I notice a significant decrease in pain every time I swim. I've also lost 15 pounds as an added bonus! :) And my energy is through the roof!

I know that this is the right path for me. I am feeling focused, empowered, strong, determined, and I'm not letting anything stand in my way! Its all up to me! I have the power to turn this thing around and I refuse to give up. I have once again been given a renewed sense of joy and gratitude in life. Changes are happening all around me and I continue to be blessed. The challenges I continue to face have made me a better person, and I am very proud of who I am at this moment.

Many blessings to all of you today. Know that God is good, miracles happen, and the world is full of endless possibilities. Good journey friends!

May Flowers

2009-05-18T09:27:00.000-07:00

Hi again,

In April, I went to see my oncologist for the first time since starting my new diet/lifestyle without meds. We went over my bloodwork together and she was really impressed at how great everything looked and how high my WBC and RBC's were. She was very curious at what I'd been doing for the past 6 months, I told her about the alkaline diet, the colonics, lymphatic massage, far-infared sauna treatments, etc. After taking it all in, she was surprisingly very supportive of it all! Prior to this, we were being very aggressive with my treatment which took alot out of me, so she understood why I would want to give my body a break. She did recommend that I at least think about going back on tamoxifen as the bare minimum. I thought about it (for half a second) and then moved on. :) She told me to keep doing what I was doing and see her again in 4 months. She said since I didn't have any new pain anywhere, it wasn't necessary to have scans done. If I did have any new pain, I should let her know and we could consider radiation in the area. Otherwise, I should see her again in 4 months for another checkup and possibly a petscan.

Pretty great news if you ask me! I mean, this supposedly is a very aggressive stage 4 cancer that I have....and somehow its no longer spreading, my blood counts are WAY up, I'm off all my medication, I have a great appetite, better energy and much better quality of life! You would think that other people in my situation would want to know what I'm doing to get these results, right?!

I have had so many people email and call me because they have a friend or loved one who is suffering from cancer and is running out of options. I give them all my contact info, my blog site, a few immediate suggestions, websites, resources, Korea info, etc....and I NEVER hear from them. I get discouraged because I want to help and I know I can! I think maybe they think it is such a drastic change in everything they've been doing, and because food is probably a great source of comfort for them, they don't want give any of it up. I also think they are overwhelmed with all the information they get from so many different people, that they just want to curl up in a ball and make it all go away. Sometimes death sounds easier. I get it...trust me, I do!

When I was first diagnosed, I heard alot about diet and holistic options, but I ignored all of it. I actually spoke with someone on the phone who gave me a list of things I needed to give up in order to heal. No meat, no dairy, no cooked oils, no sugar, no breads, no alcohol, no EVERYTHING! I just hung up the phone and cried. Its one thing for someone to tell you what you can no longer have, but ANOTHER thing to have someone coach you on what you CAN have and how you can slowly incorporate these lifestyle changes yourself. I'm not gonna lie, it takes alot of work and commitment on your part. You can't just take a magical pill, eat more veggies and do a colonic here and there and your cancer is gone. That doesn't cut it. It is a slow process and a 100% lifestyle change that you have to be conscious of every minute of the day. But, you will start to feel better and you will begin to see results. Also, it DOES become enjoyable once you get the hang of it! You just have to learn how and where to shop for organic foods, what foods to get, how to cook following easy recipes, learn where to get colonics, supplements, support and advice, learn how to juice, how to exercise more, how to meditate, how to connect with God, and how to connect with your body again. It may sound like alot, but it is very empowering and DOES work. Cancer is a dis-ease of the body, mind and spirit, and the goal is to get these things back in alignment.

There is a reason that cancer is in my life......it is a tool for my evolvement. It does not define me, but it empowers me. It will not defeat me, but it has taught me how to live. I will always view it as a gift and a reminder of how precious life is. I live in gratitude. And so it is, Amen.

Avocado Shake

2009-05-18T09:18:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends!

Here is one of my favorite recipes I'd like to share. I generally make this shake for breakfast, but you can have it anytime. Its SO good for you and really tasty! Here it is...

AVOCADO SHAKE
1 avocado
1/2 english cucumber peeled
1 sm lime peeled
1 cup baby spinach
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup water to thin

Blend together and pour with
1 tsp hemp or flax oil at the bottom of glass

ENJOY!

March 2, 2009

2009-03-02T14:28:00.000-08:00

The past couple months I’ve been working quite a bit which has been great. By work, I mean back to dance gigs, judging dance competitions, teaching, and of course still a nanny to my favorite little 9 year old, Gaby. All throughout however, I’ve been on a mission to learn all I can about alkaline diet and natural healing. At the end of November I decided to give up all my medications and go strictly holistic. I’ve always been kind of skeptical of the word holistic because I never knew what it truly meant. After my first couple of surgeries and chemo, I wanted to give my body (mind and soul) a break and so I refused the drug Tamoxifen which was an estrogen blocker and standard protocol for the next 5 years. I had heard about using flaxseed oil as a natural estrogen blocker and decided to give that a try instead. I didn’t know much about alternative therapies but I was constantly getting emails about “natural cures,” and they sounded like they’d be much easier for my body to handle. Unfortunately I didn’t do enough homework on the topic. But really…who WOULD know all the answers when being diagnosed with breast cancer at 31?! You just get tidbits of information here and there and experiment with everything. Anyways, when it didn’t work and the cancer came back with a vengeance after that period of time, I decided I was done with “natural” alternatives and would just listen to my doctor. I’ll just go through all the standard therapies and take my prescriptions like a good little girl. After all, doctors know best, right?!

Then I learned about Dr. Moon, (the Korean doc) and went to Korea for highly advanced stem cell treatment and gene therapy. This worked wonders on my immune system and kept me healthy and active for the next several months. No one would ever believe I had stage 4 breast cancer! The thing was, I was still on my daily Xeloda, (a high dose pill form of chemo)tamoxifen, aridea, ( 2-hour bone infusion drip once a month) goserilin injections once a month, (monster shot in the stomach to shut down my ovaries) and he still wanted to put me on 2 more drugs when I got back to the states. One of which was Herceptin (which had a variety of side effects, including heart failure) and Avastin, which I knew nothing about. We fought really hard to get my doctors in the states to agree to give me Herceptin because they didn’t believe I needed it. Their tests showed I was Her2-, while Dr. Moon’s tests showed I was Her2+ and would greatly benefit from Herceptin. Anyways, it was a WHOLE ordeal and when I was finally approved for it, I just went ahead and started it. I got through 3 weeks of this drug and finally decided I didn’t want to go through ANY of this anymore. It didn’t feel right to me. I felt a lot of pressure on my chest; I was extremely exhausted and felt like one more dose of anything was going to put me into cardiac arrest! The thing is, this is how I was expected to live the rest of my life! I know the stem cells and gene therapy did an amazing job on my immune system and enabled me to get as far as I did, but I was going to have to keep going back and forth to Korea for more of these treatments AND continuing with all these toxic drugs for a very long time. It just wasn’t the quality of life I was looking for.

Before Korea, when I had my recurrence, I decided to incorporate complementary medicine into my regiment again. I found a nutritionist who was willing to treat me throughout this process and help strengthen my immune system and other vital organs from all the toxicity I was ingesting. I also became his research assistant for awhile. This is when my real research began. I learned so much about nutrition and homeopathic therapies that year. However, at that time I was not willing to give up the drugs because they became my security. I still wasn’t sold on going au naturale. I just wanted to tackle this from all angles. I was comfortable with this for a long time.

The light bulb finally went off for me this past November. I had learned of Dr. Young and the PH Miracle. I had been studying his books, his CD’s on cancer, and his New Biology. It all made so much sense to me. I purchased his starter pack, switched over to alkaline water, and began weaning myself off of meat, dairy, gluten, yeast, alcohol, sugar, etc. Only eating organic vegetables and fruits, raw nuts and seeds, nut and seed milk, fresh green juices, and powdered greens. I switched around my supplements so that they were all alkaline. I added chlorophyll, glutathione, NAC, PHour Salts. I began doing colonics 2-3 times a week, lymphatic massage, far-infared sauna treatments and had given up ALL DRUGS completely!

It is now March 2009 I’m feeling pretty darn good. It took me awhile to fully transition into this lifestyle and I definitely had my share of ups and downs, but things are really starting to pay off! A couple weeks ago I had my follow up appointment with Dr. Young and his assistant Dr. Matea. I was really nervous because I haven’t been perfect on this diet and I was still lacking energy. Sugar has been my biggest problem but I was given some great tips on how to curb those cravings. The great news is that my red blood count went from 3.53 to 4.05! This is considered a medical miracle! This is only seen when someone in my situation has had a blood transfusion! I am building new blood on my own with the green foods I’m eating and by my increase in chlorophyll and green juices! This was the motivation and encouragement I had been waiting for. Even with the “cheating” I had been doing, things are drastically improving! Also, the dried blood analysis showed that the colonics are really helping things as well. The before and after pictures were quite remarkable! As far as my energy goes, they advised me to slow down a bit and be patient with my body. Since my body has been through so much, it could take up to 2 years for my normal energy to return. More fresh green juices and more bicarbonates (aka baking soda) will help. Dr. Matea also referred me to a colleague of hers who can give me bicarbonates through IV. She said that should help a lot also. Anyways, it’s ALL good! I’m so happy to have discovered this pathway and I highly encourage others in my situation to research and explore Dr. Young’s work for themselves! The website is www.phmiracleliving.com. On the site, you will find many articles on Dr Young’s New Biolology, as well as great recipes, videos, testimonials and an online store to purchase supplements, food, powdered greens and a variety of other things. He and his wife Shelly also have a facebook and myspace page. They are really doing all they can to get this information out to the masses.

I realize this may be a difficult change for people when they’ve been doing things a certain way their entire lives. It does take an incredible amount of willpower and TRUST ME, I have fallen off the wagon and had many an emotional breakdown along the way. But I’d much rather go through THIS than be in early menopause, worry about my heart function, bone fractures, tooth loss, infertility, blood clots, ovarian cancer, hair loss, vomiting, nausea, shortness of breath, fatigue, no sex drive, depression, DEATH!...just to name a few. I mean SERIOUSLY! That is NO quality of life as far as I’m concerned!

I plan on visiting my regular oncologist in the next couple months. I haven’t seen her in around 5 months now, and I’m sure she thinks either I’m crazy…or dead...haha. She orders and receives all my blood work, so I know she is aware of the improvements. I’ve just needed to gain confidence and strength in my decision before following up and facing possible confrontation. I’m kind of a pain in her ass. From taking off to Korea, to begging for Herceptin, to quitting all the drugs and disappearing completely…I can only imagine what she thinks…haha! I’ll keep ya posted…
Besides all of this, married life has been great. Our one year anniversary is coming up in May, (I can’t believe it) and Mike and I are talking about a much needed vacation. We lost our beloved kitty, Puma last month in a tragic hit and run. Puma came into my life a month before Mike and I met. He was with me while Mike was in Iraq, throughout the 2 year cancer battle, and passed away exactly 1 year from the date I had my recurrence. He was truly our little angel. He brought us much needed joy and comfort throughout his 4 short years and we miss him terribly. We did get 2 kittens recently however, and although they can’t replace the Pumes, they are really fun and adorable. McKenzie and Baxter play together, bathe each other, sleep together, and make us laugh…sooo cute!

So that’s it for now. I need to write little blogs more often so I’m not sitting for hours in one setting. This is a long one. Hope all is well in your lives and your New Year is off to a good start. Ooo, taxes soon, yikes. Maybe I’ll do the extension thing again…I hate taxes! Oh, here is a quote to leave you with today. It’s a good one; I have it at the bottom of all my emails. Wishing joy and health to all….Trysh

"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease."
- Thomas A. Edison
US inventor (1847 - 1931)

Surprise!!

2008-12-17T15:06:00.000-08:00

I celebrated my 33rd birthday this past November where my best friends Jodie and Erica took me to dinner at Trader Vics in Beverly Hills. Well, it was supposed to be the three of us, but when we got there, all of my closest friends jumped out of a bungalow and surprised me! It was so much fun…I was completely surprised! Haha!
(and it was before my new diet was in full effect, so I enjoyed a couple cocktails and calamari…yes I did!)

Anyways, my good friend Chad brought his girlfriend, Janet who I heard about, but never met before. She was very sweet and beautiful and seemed to be having a good time. A couple days later, I got an email from her saying she had a great time and was sorry we didn’t get an opportunity to talk more. She went on to say that she was one of the producers of the Dr. Phil Show, and she wanted me to meet with her to discuss being on a future show. She couldn’t tell me much about it, but she planned for me to come to Paramount for a meeting and watch a taping if I wanted to.

How fun…I was really excited! So, the day finally came for the taping but she didn’t mention anything about the meeting afterwards. She said to just call her when the show was over. Holy Moly!!! I NEVER expected anything like this!! Evidentally she submitted my story to get me on this show weeks prior. It was Dr. Phil’s Holiday Giveaway Show and everyone in the audience received over $10,000 worth of prizes! From, free homecooked meals for 2 months to a new camcorder! I was in tears! What an amazing day… and what an amazing girl Janet was, for setting this up! You better believe I called her right away! I couldn’t be more grateful!

Oh, also check out these messages I got from 2 people I don’t even know!! So cool!!

Hi there! I'm a random person that you don't know... lol.
I was just sitting at home with my fiance, watching Dr. Phil, when they did a scan of the audience and we both said "WHOA! Where do we know that girl from?!?"
We argued over it for a few minutes.. and then I said "Hey it's the girl who did Can't Touch This on Rock the Reception!" You are totally famous now, just so you know, if people like me are recognizing you in a 2 second camera scan! lol.
He didn't believe me, so I went googling and found you here. We argued again over it not being you, but I win because I know I'm right. : ) Apparently we have waaaaaay too much time on our hands! Anyway I had to write, because since I saw your RTR episode, I have thought about you more than once, and hope you are in great health!
It can never hurt to know that someone way out in Toronto Ontario is rooting for you.
All the best Mary Beth (and Alex... even though he is a unbeliever! haha)

So my name is Emily, I'm from Ishpeming MI (and know of your husband). I was bored sitting here and came across his page. Noticed your hilarious wedding reception dance (very awesome by the way!) and noticed the website for the angels4tlc. org. So I was just checking things out, and was inspired by your story, and I don't even know you! :) The weird part of this story is that I'm sitting here watching Dr. Phil, and saw YOU! Well I didn't know it was you at first, but thought "Wow, that really looks like the girl who's website I was just looking at!" I thought for sure it had to be just an imagination since I was looking at your website, but I thought maybe you'd have something about it on your myspace. Low and behold, you have a blog that mentions it! I just thought it was so neat that such a coincidence happened like this!
My step mom had breast cancer and overcame it, so that's why your website caught my eye. I hope the best for you, and thought I would share my lil story with you! :)
God Bless,
Emily

Crazy!!! Hope everyone has a Happy Holiday and thanks for visiting my blog once again!! Told you I had lots to talk about!! Xoxoxo Trysh

More Holiday Blessings!

2008-12-15T15:17:00.000-08:00

So continuing on from my last blog, (Holiday Blessings) I just finished up my meeting at the water store in Laguna. (Pristine Hydro) As we were finalizing our purchases, an older gentleman customer had come in to fill up his own water. As I was looking around the store, he and my mom began talking about my breast cancer and what I’ve been through, how young I was etc. etc. He asked if we had ever heard of a Dr. Young. We said no, and he urged us to look into him. He also went as far as to say, “If it were my daughter, I’d take her to see him immediately.” He said “If you want to get your body to an alkaline state, you need to see him, and this water is something you absolutely need to have as well!” He also then coached us on what supplements to buy from this store and what things we really don’t need at this point. He said “I know how expensive cancer can be. Go with the water and go see Dr. Young.” He was a very kind and genuinely concerned man. We exchanged information with him and before he left, he admitted that he didn’t really know why he came into the store today. He had planned on coming in that weekend to fill up his containers, but as he was on his way home from work that day, he spontaneously took an alternate route and just decided to stop. He said “This is no coincidence.” (Which we agreed with also.)

Wow and wow. My mom and I had a lot of information to sort through. These things can be so overwhelming, especially if you have committed to a specific way of treating this dis-ease. My mom and I would discuss this later as I had to get to Knott’s for my shows. That night, I had a difficult time concentrating on anything other than what happened that day. When I returned home that night after my shows, I had about 3 emails from the gentleman we met. Most of them were forwards on Dr. Young’s protocol. There was SO much information! Again…overwhelming! As the next few weeks went on, my research began. I knew how important nutrition was, but these new theories proved that diet and lifestyle were EVERYTHING in beating cancer! Dr. Young described cancer as a four letter word, ACID. The theory was simple. Cancer thrives in an acidic environment, but cannot survive in an alkaline environment! So I just need to get my body alkaline…sounds easy enough! Yeah, not so much.

I began an email conversation with Dr Young’s assistant, Dr. Patrick. I told him I would really like to discuss this alkaline protocol, but I’d have to wait until my Knott’s shows were over to set up a meeting. I knew certain things were highly acidic which I was prepared to stay away from like meats, dairy, alcohol and sugar. But I asked him if there were any other things I may not know about that I just stay away from in the meantime. Here was the list he gave me:

Trycia, “Make sure you are doing NO mushrooms of any kind, no vinegar, no apple cider vinegar, no spirulina, chlorella, blue-green algae, brown rice, brown rice syrup, sweeteners, preservatives, additives, no fermented or processed soy, no fermented or processed foods, no veggies heated beyond 115 degrees, etc.
READ EVERY LABEL very carefully. Many products in the health food store are very problematic....especially for someone in what it sounds like is your situation.
Later.”
Dr. P

Ok, whoa! My response was “What the hell CAN I eat? This is my dilemma! “ His response:

“No, Trycia, the dilemma for you is how to raise your children when you're dead. The rest is a piece of cake...:-)”
Dr. P

OOOOOkie Dokie…HARSH! I wasn’t about to wait another couple weeks to call this guy! After THAT message and after my mini breakdown, I called him from my car on the way to Knott’s and we talked for 2 hours. On a side note, when one is battling cancer, the amount of information sent to you about “THIS overnight miracle cure” and “THAT miracle herb” can get extremely confusing! There are so many scams out there and so much false hope! I needed alot more specific information on this “alkaline protocol” if I was going dump what I’ve been doing and buy into THIS! I mean, I have been drinking Kombucha (mushroom=acidic) everyday, drinking Mona Vie (sugar=acidic) everyday, Green Tea (caffeine=acidic) Fruit (sugar=acidic) probiotics, seafood, supplements galore, ALL my medications (acid, acid, acid) and the list goes on! I mean I DO believe I had been doing a lot right however, or I wouldn’t be as healthy as I was and tolerating the medications so well. This “alkaline protocol” would mean a complete lifestyle and dietary change and I didn’t know if I was ready for that! I also knew that if I were to do this, it wouldn’t make sense to stay on the meds, which I REALLY wasn’t prepared for!

So, my conversation with Dr. Patrick was extremely informative and overwhelming, but made a lot of sense. He told me I needed to do my research and be well-informed before I set up an appointment with Dr. Young, because he is NOT cheap! ☺ I went to the website, (www.phmiracleliving.com) signed up for the newsletter, bought 3 of his books, a series of CD’s on Cancer, the “Deluxe Starter Pack” and began my journey.

I had also just got approved by my oncologist for Herceptin (a drug that Dr. Moon (Korea) wanted me on) and was already on my 3rd dose. One day as I was driving to my appointment, I was listening to Dr. Young’s CD’s on Cancer. I started to get confused again! Why was I going to fill my body with this poisonous drug when this other protocol made so much sense to me?? I arrived there early and sat in my car for awhile crying. I wasn’t ready for this! Finally, after about 15 minutes I sucked it up and went in. After all, I had worked so hard to get approved for Herceptin and I was already committed. I walked in to the doctor’s office and was a bit disoriented. I sat down and began reading my Eckhart Tolle book “A New Earth.” I really loved this book. It seemed to center me and keep me in the moment. I looked up from my book to be present in this moment. When I looked around and breathed in my surroundings, I noticed how sick and miserable everyone looked. My inner voice told me “You don’t belong here!” I remembered something Dr. Young said in his CD which was “Do you want to be healthy?? Than hang around healthy people!!” I tried to fight the feeling off as I sat their waiting for my name to be called. I sat very uncomfortable for several more minutes until I couldn’t take it anymore. I stood up, gathered my belongings and took off! The halls to the parking garage seemed endless…I couldn’t get out of there fast enough! As I began to drive away in my car, I completely lost it. I was still so torn and confused, but I knew I had to get out of there! I called my mom, told her what happened and said I needed to meet with Dr. Young as soon as possible. She sounded very relieved. She had been doing a lot of research of her own and she never wanted me on the chemo and Herceptin in the first place. It never felt right to her, but she and my dad supported whatever I was going to do. I mean, NONE of us were experts on cancer! This was all a game of trial and error and we were just taking things day by day, moment by moment. Support of one another was essential.

A few days later, my mom, Mike and I met with Dr. Young. Here is a brief background on Dr. Young.

“Within the past decade, Robert O. Young has been widely recognized as one of the top research scientists in the world. Throughout his career, Robert Young's research has been focused at the cellular level, with a specialty in nutrition. Robert Young's research findings have been published in noted journals.”

AND…he was located in San Diego! We arrived at his beautiful avocado ranch and sat down to discuss my situation. He performed a live and dried blood analysis on me and went into extensive detail about diet and lifestyle. We discussed alternative medicine as compared to conventional medicine. He basically gave me all the information he had, offered his opinion and left us to sort out the details. The hardest part about this program is it’s ALL up to me. He gives me the tools, but I have to do all the work. I can’t just take a magical pill and allow it to control the cancer for me. This is a strict regiment. I have to choose what I eat on a daily basis, I have to make sure I exercise on a daily basis, (and sweat!) I choose what thoughts to put in my head, what resentments to let go of, what water to drink, what to avoid, to meditate, to continuously have strength, and if I DO screw up, do not beat myself up for it! Cancer is a dis-ease of the mind, body and spirit. It’s about getting everything back in balance and starting from scratch. I truly believe that this is the way to beat cancer…”whole”-istically.

So, about 3 weeks ago I began the program which started out with a 2-week cleanse. This meant only pureed foods and liquids for 2 weeks…just in time for Thanksgiving…argh! This initial cleanse was to eliminate all the toxins and build up from years and years of over-acidity. I also decided to give up all the medications...I owed it to my body to get healthy and go 100% with this. Otherwise, I would be leaving room for error and I’m ready for the cure! The cleanse actually wasn’t as difficult as I thought, except for the occasional sugar binges and cheesecake on Thanksgiving…whoops! But I’m not beating myself up! That was some damn good cheesecake and I enjoyed every bite! I had to cancel a trip to Mexico with my family for Thanksgiving because I knew I couldn’t handle being around food and alcohol. I think it was the smartest thing to do even though I still ended up eating cheesecake…ha! Oh well. The first couple days of the cleanse, I felt some pretty aggravating detox symptoms, but now I have more energy than I have had in years!! During the second week, I was in ‘8 hour a day’ dance rehearsals for a New Years show! That was pretty brutal. But now I am on my fourth week, eating solid foods and feeling great! There are several fantastic, flavorful recipes in Dr. Young’s books. It’s not like I have to eat rabbit food the rest of my life! Shelly Young, Dr. Young’s wife is who developed all these great recipes. The two of them work together as a team….and what an amazing team they are!

Dr. Young said my cancerous condition should begin reversing in around 12 weeks. To know for sure, I probably will get another petscan in a couple months, even though he doesn’t recommend it because it is very toxic to the body also. He says I could monitor things through blood work along the way….I’ll just take a step at a time. Another amazing thing Dr. Young said is that I will be able to have babies! Before this, I had pretty much given up on that possibility!

I really believe that I am on the right path. I also believe that everything else I have done in the past was the correct decision at that time. The stem cell therapy I received in Korea worked wonders on my immune system and kept me healthy while going though all the other treatments. Also, I believe all the supplements I took at the time greatly reduced my side-effects. Then there were the Rising Star Healings with John, my wedding, the support and prayers from my friends and family, the donations from all of you…etc etc. Body, mind and spirit! Now the journey continues to become alkaline. My mom always says “We get what we need when we need it.” I truly believe that. The proof is my life.

I have one more really exciting thing to share, but I’ll need to tell you more details in my next blog. For now, if you could watch the Dr. Phil show tomorrow (Tuesday Dec. 16th) on CBS, I am one of the studio audience members. This show is similar to Oprah’s “Favorite Things” show. It is called:

Dr. Phil and Robin's Classic Holidays
You've heard the saying that Christmas is "The most wonderful time of the year," but Dr. Phil's audience members say they're feeling stressed and worried about affording the holidays this year. To their surprise, they've been invited to celebrate a classic Christmas with Dr. Phil and Robin on their holiday giveaway show! From necessities like gas cards, cash and home-cooked dinners to cool high-tech gadgets like the latest cell phone, video camera, watch and GPS device -- each audience member is going home with more than $10,000 worth of goods. What would Christmas be without family? Dr. Phil and Robin's sons, Jay and Jordan, and daughter-in-law, Erica, join them to give away their favorite products, including clothes, beauty items and housewares. Special celebrity guests drop by to share their hottest Christmas gifts, and Santa brings a sleigh full of toys for children of all ages. When Kermit the Frog joins the show seeking advice for his relationship with Miss Piggy, he has Dr. Phil in stitches! And, Robin suggests presents for the woman in your life. Plus, don't miss the amazing musical and dance performances. If you're looking for great gift ideas for your loved ones, you won't want to miss these best-of-the-season items for every budget. And, learn how you can get discounts on some of these products!

Peace and Blessings to all!
Trycia

Holiday Blessings

2008-12-11T15:19:00.000-08:00

Hmmm…where to begin?! I planned on writing my update blog today because I had a variety of great things to talk about. But as I sit here to write, I find myself feeling quite sad. I was informed this morning that one of the beautiful women I was receiving treatment with in Korea has passed away today. Deborah O’Hara suffered from stage 4 colon cancer. She was young, strong, vibrant, and had a wonderful sense of humor. She truly was a beacon of light for all those around her. I will really miss her humor, her smile and her zest for life. I’m very happy she is at peace now, but I am saddened to know that she suffered. Four other people I was with in Korea have also passed away since I’ve been back. I’d like to take a moment to honor these brave warriors as well. Robert Bennett, Jim McCoy, Dudley Brannum, and Mira Santos all lost their battles to cancer this year. I also found out that a neighbor of mine who I grew up with and is all of 30 years old was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma around 6 months ago. In that same neighborhood, 3 other people have been diagnosed with cancer and one (Tom Watson) just recently passed away. What is going on here?? This is madness….something needs to be done!

About a month ago I began doing quite a bit of research on diet and alkalinity. My good friend Erin told me about this new water store that opened on Main Street, a few blocks from my apartment. She said she really wanted me to meet with the owner to discuss the healing effects of this water. I was still doing my show at Knott’s and dancing my butt off…literally. I was starting to get on even more of a health kick and had remembered that oxygenated water was supposed to be very beneficial for helping the body achieve a higher PH. My nutritionist was always on a mission to get my PH levels higher as well. So, I met Erin at the water store for a short meeting before I had to get on the road to do my shows at Knott’s. The owner was not working that day, but we started talking to one of the other employees and a woman he was assisting. They were testing the PH level of 2 different brands of water to see which was the highest. The competitor came out highest at a 10.5PH. He confessed to us that he had been researching and working for this other company on the side and planned to switch over as soon as he could relocate. He educated us on the different stages it took to create this highly oxygenated, reverse osmosis, alkaline water and how important it is in a cancer patient’s healing process. (Since the body is mostly made up of water) He also mentioned that the other company only uses glass containers, not plastic containers that could leak BPA’s into the water. He was very passionate about this water which really captured my interest. The lady he was assisting agreed and recommended this “other” water also. She had been researching several brands for months now and got down to these final two. The only dilemma for me was that this company was located a few blocks from me and the “better water” was located in Laguna. I eventually decided to meet with the other company and called my mom to meet me over there. Oh my lord! I had no idea I’d be opening Pandora’s Box by meeting with this guy! We got schooled on the corruption of our government, our poisoned food and water supply, pharmaceutical companies, the “cut, poison, burn” tactics of our medical system, etc. etc. etc. for at least 2 hours! I mean, it all made sense and I’ve been aware of certain things but I felt I just took “the red pill” like Keanu Reeves in “The Matrix!” It was all very overwhelming. He definitely sold me on the water (and some other great supplements) but since they’re a very small, startup company, they didn’t have a lot of other locations. The crazy thing was, they just took on a small distributor just blocks from me in Santa Monica, called “Rawsome” where I just became a member! What a synchronicity!

So this is where the next part of my journey to alkalinity begins…lots to tell, but my vision is starting to get foggy from being on the computer. Things are going really well for me…I feel great and have a lot of energy. Truly…if I didn’t know I had cancer, I wouldn’t think anything is wrong! I’ll continue with my update tomorrow. In the meantime, I wish everyone holiday blessings, good health and prosperity. Everyone knows someone who is in a battle or has lost a battle to cancer. Please take a moment to pray for those suffering tonight. Pray that they find peace and strength throughout their journey and when the time comes to transition, let it be a joyous celebration.

Peace and Blessings, Trycia

October, 2008

2008-10-02T15:20:00.000-07:00

Hello,
Just a quick update to let you know what I've been up to! I said in my last blog that I was kind-of in a limbo land state while I waited for my test results and follow-up treatment with Dr. Moon. I was scheduled to return to Korea in October, but received news that Dr. Moon was moving to the U.S. and opening a clinic in the Bahamas about that time. Well, things were pushed back and now it looks like he will be here in January. So, since my test results came back so great, I figured instead of waiting around for more treatment, I should get back to living!

I decided to take the opportunity and audition for the Knott's Halloween Haunt Show this year. This is a show I've done many times in the past, but I haven't auditioned for anything in the past year, and boy was I nervous! I wasn't sure if my body could handle it, but thought I'd give it a try. Well, I ended up booking the show as a singer/dancer and we opened a couple weeks ago! It is an absolute JOY to be performing again! Let me tell ya though, it has NOT been easy! I am still on chemo, and dancing 3-4 shows a night, 5 nights a week!! What was I thinking?! HAHA!
It has been a major challenge for me, but something I knew I had to take on. My mission is to "dance" the rest of the cancer out!
The show is called "Fangs" at the Charles M Shulz Theatre at Knott's Scary Farm. It runs the entire month of October, (Wed-Sun nights) and I'd love for people to check it out! I also get discount tickets, so feel free to email me if you want to come! (tryciaperry@yahoo.com)

Also, I recently have done a couple interviews that you can check out. My friend Sandra Colton just launched her new online magazine last month called Original Girl Magazine (www.originalgirlmagazine.com) I have a two-page interview (page 24-25) as well as a two-page ad on Dust Makeup (page 82-83)

And recently launched is an interview I did with Eric Galvez, fellow cancer survivor and creator of mAss Kickers!
http://masskickers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page (no need to sign in) and there is a picture of me and my featured interview!

I feel very blessed to be able to share my journey in so many different ways. I have learned to truly live each moment to the fullest and I take nothing for granted. It is a wonderful way to live and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Good jouney to all.....oh, and Happy Breast Cancer Awareness month!

Trycia

September 18, 2008

2008-09-18T15:21:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, It has been quite awhile since my last update, but there hasn't been much going on until now. I've been in limbo-land since returning from Korea and I've had to wait patiently to allow my treatments to absorb and work throughout my body. Well, after getting all my scans done over the past couple weeks, I have some great news to share! Just as Dr. Moon's test results predicted, there is NO cancer left in my body except for the sternum! But even in the sternum, it has gone from "extreme activity" to "moderate activity which means that there has been significant tumor reduction!! WeeeeHOOOO!

Also, there had been some conflicting data regarding my Her2Neu gene status. Dr. Moon's tests showed that I was Her2Neu positive and would greatly benefit from a targeted treatment called Herceptin. (common for breast cancer) However, the doctors at Kaiser have insisted that I am Her2Neu negative, and refused to give me Herceptin. This has been the biggest challenge for us over the past couple months. Communication has been extremely difficult, but Dr. Moon finally convinced my docs at Kaiser to run another test called FISH. (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) This test is still not as accurate or advanced as Moon's test, but worth a try. The results for this ended up being inconclusive but showed that I was on the higher end of this grey area and technically could be given Herceptin. This was the missing ingredient in Dr. Moon's regimen, therefore another victory for team Moon!

I called Dr. Moon in Korea right away and woke him up..(it was 6AM Korea time..whoops) He sounded very pleased and congratulated me. After I rambled on with excitement, he politely reminded me that it was 6 in the morning for him...ha ha! Then he congratulated me again and told me I will soon be CURED!

So all in all, this was a great day! I am so relieved and can now rest easy tonight. No news yet of when I will receive more stem cell therapy from Dr. Moon, but he will be moving to the U.S. soon and opening up clinic in the Bahamas...not too shabby for follow-up treatment! Thank you once again for all your prayers and continued support. I will update again soon, but for now its time to celebrate.....finally!!

Love and Gratitude,
T

Hello again friends!

2008-07-02T15:21:00.000-07:00

I am happy to say that we made it home safe and sound, back to the U.S. and just in time for the 4th of July! God bless America! What a wonderful feeling it is to be home! The flight was wasn't too bad either....only around 10 hours. I didn't sleep much, but I was thoroughly entertained by the plethora of movies to choose from and the interesting meals that were served. It was all in all a very pleasant experience and I highly recommend flying Korean Air. :)

Ok, so on to more interesting things. About a week prior, my chemo dose had been increased a bit (per the request of my oncologist in the states and Dr. Moon) which left me with some bothersome side effects, (shortness of breath, bone pain, etc) so Dr. Moon ordered a CT scan and bone scan before I left to make sure everything was ok. It would have normally been too early for me to get these scans otherwise because the treatment still works in your body for months afterward and I still have more injections he sent home with me. HOWEVER, I am very happy to report that as of now, there is NO cancer left in my body except for the sternum! I originally had breast cancer in the chest wall, lymph node, secrum, (tailbone) a suspicious lesion on the liver, and most in the sternum. So in 36 days, a huge portion of it is gone!! Whooooooooooop!!! I will need to return in about 3 months for some follow-up treatment, but for the rest of the summer I have been advised to relax and enjoy life with my new husband!

I have never been so happy!! I feel like I've been reborn and I have been given a new appreciation for life and everything in it! I have learned so much about myself through all of this...I am finally understanding what it means to truly live in the moment; in the awareness, love fully and deeply, and live in constant gratitude. And it feels so natural! It is not something I have to try to be...I just AM and it's incredible!

Speaking of incredible, let me just talk about the "Golf for TLC" Fundraiser that took place the day we were on the plane coming home. My dad put together a golf event at Pacific Country Club in San Clemente, and was able to raise almost $8000.00!! I was in shock when he told us! My dad met us at the airport, told us the news and gave me a stack of checks to put in the foundation account!! I mean, I knew I had to go back to Korea to get my follow-up treatment in 3 months, but had NO idea how I would afford it. Miraculously, the minute I step off the plane the answer is revealed! I am seriously in gratitude overload. Some people donated that didn't even play, and most donated OVER the amount it cost to play! One person even outbid another on an auction item, won the item and gave it to the other person who he outbid! Thank you, thank you for everyone who took part in this event...you are angels in golfcarts!

So there's my update...could it get any better?! I am so looking forward to a fantastic 4th of July with Mike and friends, and just relaxing and getting back to my wonderful life! Just what the doctor ordered. If I don't send another update for awhile, its because I am taking the summer off ....unless more amazing things happen. In that case, I'm sure I will be writing again next week...ha!

Love and Gratitude to all,
Trycia

Hi friends

2008-06-28T15:22:00.000-07:00

Hi friends,
This is an email blast sent by my friend John to his clients. I thought it was very touching and worth sharing...enjoy!
Trysh

Sai Ram Brothers and Sisters,

I have returned from Korea assisting my father with stem cell treatments for his heart. What an amazing country and amazing people! I would like to relate two things in this email to you. The first is about the wonderful stem cell treatments in Korea and another is to share a woman's journey with breast cancer along with her Rising Star testimonial.

The first is the great news of the stem cell treatments that are going on in Korea, especially with one of its pioneers Dr. Moon. Often when you go onto the internet you will find negative things about this form of treatment for cancer, other diseases, and regeneration of tissue but with Dr. Moon it isn't true. People are truly being helped with little or no side effects. He not only uses your own stem cells for treatment, he uses gene therapy and boosts your own immune system to combat the illness. These treatments come from your own body. For those who are in need of this type of healing I recommend it. My father was strengthened with his heart condition while we were there. We left before being able to actually inject the stem cells directly into the heart to regrown the dead tissue, but we will be returning. Dr. Moon's website is goodgene.co.kr. There is no M after the CO, just type it in your browser exactly as it is written.

The second story is to inform you about Trycia's journey with breast cancer and her Rising Star Healing in Korea, along with her testimonial. What I really find so great about this testimonial is that she had a direct experience with an Ascended Master working on her crown chakra the night after her session. You can read her full story and a much more detailed testimonial on her website. She is also raising money for her treatment so if you feel guided there is a place to make a donation. Her website is angels4tlc.org and the testimonial is in her blog. Here is her shorter testimonial.

"I met John in Korea while undergoing cancer treatment. He introduced me to his wonderful healing practice and conducted a Rising Star healing on me. My experience was incredible and completely unexpected. I could feel intense heat from the energy coming out of John's hands to each of my 7 chakras. The energy vibrated and pulsated my entire being and I left feeling elated. The next morning as I was still in dream state, I was visited by an ascended master who was dressed in a white and green robe. He sat on the edge of my bed, placed his hands on my crown chakra and had me repeat a mantra several times. He then kissed my head and was gone. I awoke with an incredible sense of comfort and awe which lasted the entire day. I can't wait to find out what will happen tomorrow! Thank you John for the magnificent work you do. I will forever be changed."
-T.P. Los Angeles

I hope you find this information informative for those in need as well as uplifting on your healing journey. Abundant blessings and Namaste!

LOVE LOVE LOVE John

Rising Star Part Deuce

2008-06-22T15:23:00.000-07:00

That night, it was very difficult for me to sleep. The hotel shuts the air off in the entire building from 2am-5am, and that in combo with my hot flashes really makes it difficult to get comfortable. At one point, our entire floor had NO air at all and they upgraded us to a suite for 3 days until it was fixed. I think we've changed rooms a total of 5 times now because of this air situation. The manager felt so bad for me and was almost in tears that we had to keep moving. All has been resolved now....so to get back on track, I was tossing and turning all night. There were these mathematical equations that kept coming into my head for what seemed like hours as if these formulations were being created as part of my healing. As I was going in and out of sleep I would go from one set of equations to the next, and lay on my back with my palms up so each part of the healing could take place. I felt like I was working on this the entire night and couldn't relax and let my mind settle. Finally, at some point I must have fallen into a deep sleep because the next thing I remember is waking up to someone sitting down on my bed next to me. This was a very peaceful and loving man dressed in a white and green robe with some sort of spiritual symbol on his chest. He placed his hands on the top of my head and began chanting "ba-ba-ba-ba-ya-ni" over and over. I repeated it with him and we said it several times together. In my mind, I was trying to do this really quietly so I wouldn't wake my mom up. I felt my lips start to move and whisper this beautiful mantra out loud. At that point the man kissed me on my forehead and disappeared. I was filled with so much excitement and love and felt so honored that this wonderful being had revealed himself to me! I couldn't wait to write the experience down and tell my mom so I wouldn't forget. I quickly tried to grab my journal and pen on the nightstand in which I knocked over and was sure I had awakened my mom. The thought of that woke me up for real and I grabbed my journal and pen to write the mantra down. I then woke my mom up and told her I just had a visitation!

I could hardly contain myself. I looked at the clock and it was 5:00 in the morning which would have made it 1:00PM in Cali. Mike would have been at work, so I couldn't call him, and I didn't want to call John and wake him up, so I went straight to my laptop to find out what the hell "ba-ba-ba-ba-ya-ni" meant! I knew this was a mantra so that's what I searched first. I found some interesting leads, but couldn't find a solid definition. I didn't even know what language this was! A couple hours after exhausting my resources, I was able to talk with John about my experience. I told him about the mantra and he thought about it for awhile and said calmly "Well, I know "baba" means father, why don't you google Sanskrit to find out what "ya-ni" is?" Then he called later and asked "Are you sure it wasn't "ag-ni", because that would mean fire and they sound extremely similar!? I thought about it for a second and said "Yes! Yes!! That's what it was! (I have a habit of changing song lyrics all the time to what I think I hear...) So we came to the conclusion that the mantra given to me was "baba baba agni," which in Hindu means "Father, Father ignite the fire."

I was floored! Did this really just happen?! Did my dream actually have this profound a meaning?! Its been about 3 days now and I can't stop thinking about this! I want him to come back...I want more information and guidance! Then John reminded me that its never gonna happen that way. The act of me wanting it to happen again will just create more wanting that is never fulfilled. (Damn, I always forget that.)

So, that day after having a great conversation with Mike and some friends on Skype, I went to my appointment to get more stem cells extracted. I believe this will be my last stem cell extraction before I go home. Whoop whoop! Thank goodness because this last one was a doozy! They inserted a very large IV needle into a very small vein in my hand which was painful. The vein was not pumping enough blood so they had to go to another vein and start all over. The next attempt was made on a vein in my inner arm that had built up some scar tissue. OUCH! The machine tried and tried to work, but couldn't pull the blood out. They kept the IV in, but also tried another vein. Whoops, didn't get that one in right, so they kept going on the other one. Then they realized that there was a blood clot that needed to be cleared. That finally did it, and the machine started working. Ooo, was I sweatin' and repeating that mantra over and over again! The nurses felt so awful. I had about 5 people in there working on this. They brought me tissue for my tears, blankets to hold and one nurse even held and massaged my hand the entire time. They are so sweet and compassionate. They are like little angels running around doing all this work with love in their hearts. Even though it was stressful and uncomfortable, I felt very safe and knew I was in good hands. Also, I knew I had the strength to get through it. That's the good thing about going through adversity.....you become one bad ass biotch! Except, that night I got a little scared for some reason. I think I was afraid I'd see dead people in the mirror or something. So I couldn't sleep again....just tossed and turned the whole night.

My mom ended up getting a healing also before John left and she has been having experiences of her own. She hasn't had a visitation or anything, but her awareness is very keen and her intuition is heightened. John said that visitations like mine are very rare and have only happened to him a few times in his life. That makes me feel even more honored! He also said to be aware of emotions being released, and flu-like symptoms possibly occurring throughout the next week or so. I've felt very energized and strong in spirit these past couple days actually. My mom and I went to another Buddist Temple yesterday and then shopping....it was great! We found a vegetarian restaurant that turned out to be our best meal since we've been here! SO good! Then we had a little treat from Baskin Robbins and went home.

Who would have thought that coming to Korea for cancer treatment could be so enjoyable? (not saying that its been a cake walk, I just choose not to write about the difficulties too often) But, what a fascinating and amazing experience this has been! Father, father has indeed ignited the fire! I am so motivated to move to a new level of awareness and be the change I wish to see in the world! I am thankful for my healing on all levels and can't wait to live a new and improved life! I believe that my journey is just beginning and my purpose is being revealed to me little by little. As long as I put God first, I know I'll be on the right path. We have about 10 days left here in Korea and I'm so anxious to get my CT scans and X-rays done so we can see that there is NO cancer left in my body! What a day that will be...and believe me, you'll be the first to know!

Love and Gratitude to all,
Trysh

June 20, 2008

2008-06-20T15:24:00.000-07:00

My friend John went back to Arizona yesterday and I'm SO sad! I've never met anyone like him. As I said before, John is a psychotherapist and healer and has his own practice in Phoenix. He taught me a ancient Tibetan yoga practice which is a series of 5 poses total an it is said to be anti-aging. It is very simple, but effective and is great for me while I am on my chemo. This has been my off-week for chemo so I've been on the treadmill a bit more also. John says that this yoga practice combined with 30 minutes of cardio daily is all that one needs to attain "the fountain of youth." Hey, Dr. Moon has some anti-aging therapies of his own...maybe I should have him include that in my drip also?!
So, I had been debating whether or not I wanted to get a full healing session from John, and a couple days before he left, I decided to do it. This healing session is called "The Rising Star." Here is a brief synopsis:

"The Rising Star is probably the most complimentary healing system on the planet at this time. It raises the vibration of the aura (human energy field) and the field around every living thing. The Rising Star allows the practitioner and the receiver to still the mind and transfer divine life energy to the part of your being that needs it most, for your healing and rebalancing to full health. Because of this and because it works on so many different levels at once, a person receiving it, we will say for a bad back, may find that another illness also gets helped. This is because it works on all levels: THE MIND, THE PHYSICAL, and THE SPIRITUAL. It is as if the healing energy knows precisely where it is needed most (sometimes not to the place that you think is best). It goes where it will do the most good for your overall well-being. You can find that the healing also has an effect on family and friends as when you change so do all around you. This is based on the fact that we are all connected and not separate.

The healing does not mean that you do not need to go for medical advice. After all if you cut off your finger, it's no good going to a healer; it is a surgeon that you need. Also if you are on medication from a doctor you might need to continue taking it. This will be between you and your doctor. The Rising Star brings your body, mind, and spirit back into balance and in doing so may reduce the amount of time on medication or the amount of times you need visit the doctor. This is because it is now widely recognized that excessive stress when reduced by healing helps certain psychosomatic illnesses to stop and brings you into wellness. This helps you to get much more out of life and begin in some people's cases to LIVE TO THE FULLEST NOT JUST SURVIVE."

The healing took about an hour in which John worked to cleanse my 7 major chakras. He called on the ascended masters to assist him. Prior to beginning, it was recommended that I ask out loud what I wanted from this healing. Of course the first thing I said was I would like to heal the cancer. Then I asked for some things like better communication with people, receiving messages more clearly from my spirit guides, clearing any issues with abundance, and eliminating fear. After that, John began the work. He started with my crown chakra and I could immediately feel an energy in the room. Soothing music was playing in the background and lights and images flashed through my mind. As he made his way down to my heart chakra, I could feel my hands and arms start to vibrate the same way they did during my meditation at Agape! Tears filled up in my eyes because I knew something powerful was happening. It was also very interesting because it felt like there were more people in the room than just the two of us. When he placed his hands on my solar plexus, (below the heart, but above the belly button) I felt an intense heat and energy coming out of his hands. He kept them there for about 5 minutes and during that time I felt as though the energy in his hands had merged with the energy of my solar plexus and I could not tell where his hands ended and my body began. It was like they just melted into my being. As John continued, my body felt lighter and lighter, almost as though I were floating in water. He placed his hands on my knees and my both my legs became like electric currents and did not stop vibrating and pulsating until the session was over. I had never felt anything like this in my life. I wanted to be in this state for as long as possible. As I sat up, I noticed how different my body felt. My hands felt so soft and I felt elated, like I was on some type of drug. I looked at John and his face was so red and he looked worn out. We both just started laughing He then said "Wow, that was intense! Did you feel that? Right as I started I felt this incredible energy just explode and continue throughout the entire thing. Feel my hands!!" I felt them and they were burning up! As I got up a felt a little dizzy and dreamy which he said was normal. He explained that over the next 7 days I should not have any other healings done, which included massage, Reiki, chiropractic, acupuncture, or psychic readings. He said the ascended masters will still be working on each of my chakras for the next 21 days, and it was best not to interrupt the process. He then said "Go float back to your room now and pay attention to your dreams!" So I stumbled back with a great big smile on my face.
When I got back to my room I discussed the session briefly with my mom, but it was late so we both went to bed. What happened next was the most incredible of all....
Check my blogs tomorrow for part DEUCE of this amazing experience.....

Good night and Good Journey Y'all!!
Trysh

June 11, 2008

2008-06-11T15:25:00.000-07:00

Hey friends,

So I was given my first dose of gene therapy a couple days ago. This is a therapy that uses a complex of biopolymer and gene (DNA) vector. In cases of cancer, multiple tumor suppressor genes are administered alone or in combination with chemotherapy, and /or radiation therapy. In my situation it was combined with my chemo. Let me tell ya, its been a rough couple of days. I knew beforehand that there might be flu-like symptoms such as chills and fever but DAMN...I felt like I'd been hit by a truck! I didn't count on the muscle aches and bone pain! I pretty much just had to take some aspirin and sleep it off for the past couple days. They say that it's always the worst the first time since it is new to the system, which I understand.....but DAMN!

So thankfully I'm feeling great today! I met an awesome new friend last week (John) who is here with his parents. (his dad has the cancer) He is a psychotherapist and healer in Arizona and has this wonderful energy. A few of us went to a Buddist Temple together last week and John did some healing energy work on us. He opened our heart chakras and taught us how to do it for other people. It was right up my alley! He's very soft spoken but has a dry sense of humor which I find hilarious and he's got some amazing stories! My mom and I could just sit and listen to him for hours.

Since we've been here, the patients from the U.S. have doubled, so the clinic is beginning to get crowded. They arrange it so there is a morning crew and an afternoon crew. I usually end up in the morning crew which is fine by me...git er done! But one morning, all the rooms were filled up so they gave me my IV in the lobby...ha! Only in Korea! I didn't mind since we all are like family here, but I thought it was pretty funny.

They are really quite accommodating here actually. Last night the air-conditioning in our room wasn't working so we called to get it fixed, thinking it would be done in the morning. 5 minutes later there was a knock at the door from the hotel technician at 10:30PM! He worked on it for awhile but couldn't get it to budge. 10 minutes later we had 3 people moving us to another room, offering to upgrade us (it was only a one bed...hell no!) and bringing us ice-cream for our troubles. AND they refused our tip! So sweet!

So that's the update for today. Tomorrow its more stem cell therapy and possibly gene therapy...yikes! I think it will be fine this time now that I'm more prepared. We've been told that I will be here a week or so longer than we expected so we'll need to get a visa soon. I'd rather get it all done now anyways. There is talk of a clinic opening up in the Bahamas which would be amazing to go for follow ups, but we're just taking it one step at a time for now. The goal is to get cured, so we'll do what it takes.

Hope everyone is doing well back at home! Keep those wonderful emails coming...they really make it easier for me to be away. Just knowing that I have such wonderful friends, family, AND a new husband to come home to, gives me strength to keep this fight going! I love you all so much and will be sharing more stories with you soon!

Good Journey!!
Trysh

Annyeong haseyo and Greetings from Korea!

2008-06-04T15:26:00.000-07:00

Its been a little over a week that I've been here in Korea, and as happy as I am to be receiving this amazing treatment, I am really missing home. Everything is going really smoothly, but I do have alot of time on my hands. Today is my third day for stem cell therapy which is given to me through an IV drip, followed by a protein formula. This takes about an hour each morning. Every so often I will also receive immune therapy and gene therapy though injections. This immune therapy is tailor made for cancer and involves natural killer cells and cytokine genes. DNA/Gene vaccine is also tailor made by using a complex of biopolymer and gene (DNA) vector, applied for the prevention and therapy of cancer and other diseases. It is incredibly advanced stuff! The patients here are all stage 4 with all different types of cancer. The staff is wonderful and so positive and confident that this treatment will result in complete remission and/or cure. I feel very lucky in the fact that my cancer has only metastisized to the bones and not to any organs because it is much quicker to treat this way. This initial treatment will take place here in Korea for about month, but I'll most likely need follow ups every three months or so afterwards for a period of time until a cure can be defined. We have heard that clinics may be opening in areas closer to home so that I would not have to travel all the way to Korea the next time. Things are still up in the air, but I remain very hopeful!

Other than treatments, my mom and I have been doing some sightseeing and festive shopping! Everything is so cheap here..wow! We love all the little trinkets and traditional souveniers. Leather and crocodile skin handbags, shoes, jackets etc are also very cheap, but we're not so much into that. We'd rather pick up magnets, chopsticks, fans, slippers and phone charms for dollars at a time! Festive prizes!
We toured the beautiful Changdeokgung Palace, Amethyst Factory, Isadong Antique Shop Alley and Namdaemun Market. Some of the shopping streets are so easy to get lost on. There are so many outside vendors and eventually all the shops start to look the same. But make sure you don't turn the wrong corner or you'll find yourself on slaughter alley! Lord, the stench!! I won't get into too much detail on this one, but who in their right mind finds a boar's head appetizing?! NOT me!!

I am anxious to get to some buddist temples and sacred gardens here in Seoul. I've been needing a good dose of spirit lately. Reading and watching Oprah webcasts only do so much. I checked out the Bikram Yoga website for a location in Seoul and it says there is one, but it doesn't provide an address. In our hotel, fitness and spa facilities are offered free of charge and I've been a couple times, but nothing beats Bikram! With all the hot flashes going on in my body lately, I can probably just do yoga in my room and still get the same effect! :)
Well, that's about it for now. Tomorrow I continue with stem cell therapy and then I gotta get my nails done. Woo...mama needs a fill! Thanks so much for all the emails and well wishes...they are so encouraging and really help the time go quicker. I'll do my best to keep these blogs coming....I know people begin to get worried when the updates take awhile. Just know that I am being treated very well and other than the fatigue, I've been feeling great!
As they say in Korea, Yoksiri eodi-e isseoyo! Oh whoops, that meant "where is the bathroom?"
I meant to say Jigeum tteonayo, annyeong-hi gyeseyo, meaning "I am leaving now, goodbye!"

Lots of Love and Gratitude,
Trycia

Hello everyone!

2008-05-29T15:26:00.000-07:00

Its been awhile since my last blog but I had a variety of things to focus on, including my wedding! I got married on May 24th 2008, the happiest day of my life! I am now Trycia Perry! It was an incredible day! The day before, I was a little frustrated because it was cold and rainy and our wedding was going to be outdoors. However, the next morning the sun was shining brightly, the clouds were gone, and the sky was exceptionally beautiful. It was as though God cleansed the earth for our special day!

Mike and I had been in rehearsals the week before for a show on the TLC Network called "Rock the Reception," which was quite a surprise for our wedding guests. The show involves professional choreographers who choreograph the bride and groom's first dance and the song that was chosen for us was MC Hammer's "Can't touch this." I must say, Mike is quite the dancer. He may have upstaged me a little. We even incorporated two people in our wedding party, Mike's brother Brian and my Maid of Honor, Erica. Come to think of it, Brian may have upstaged us all! He was IN it to WIN it! It was hilarious and such a shock for everyone! Our episode will aire on TLC July 15 at 8PM.

About a month prior to the wedding, my family and I had been researching treatment options outside of the United States. We were introduced to a doctor in Korea who is a pioneer in stem cell research and gene therapy. He happened to be in the U.S. on business and met with my family and I for around two hours the day he flew in. He is an amazingly brilliant doctor, and gave us more hope and encouragement than we had thought possible. He is confident that he can help me. The treatment that he offers is not available in the United States, so we would need to travel to Korea. But first, he needed to analyze my blood to see if I was a candidate. About 3 weeks later, we received a call saying that I was indeed a candidate and I needed to be in Korea on May 27. Two days after my wedding, my mom and I flew out.

Phew, what a whirlwind. The day we flew in we were met by Mr. Mock who drove us to the clinic where I was given a shot to stimulate my stem cells. What a character Mock is! He is always running around and is very "busybusybusy" as he says. He is very sweet and considerate. Actually, everyone in Korea is like this and it is really comforting. After the injection, we were taken to our hotel to get settled in. There are around 12 other Americans here as well...6 of which are cancer patients receiving their own tailor-made treatment. There is a great camaraderie between us all and everyone helps each other out. Again, very comforting.

The next day, I had the stem cell extracting procedure using a centrifuge machine. This machine spins the blood and separates it into different components based on size. One bag collects plasma, another white blood cells, and the last extracts the stem cells. This is done for 4 cycles to collect all the stem cells they need to work with. The procedure took about 2 hours and I was left feeling exhausted. I was advised to eat lots of protein, drink lots of water, and get lots of rest...which I did. Today, I got an injection to stimulate my DNA and prepare my immune system. Very simple, then we were sent on our way. We did a little shopping and are now back in the hotel room resting.

I gotta say, thank goodness for Skype!! I wish I knew about this when Mike was in Iraq. It is really helpful to be able to connect with family and friends back home. Being a newlywed, all I want to do is be at home with my husband. But I know that my being here now, will enable me to have longer future together with him, so it is worth it. There is definitely something larger at work here, and I'll continue to let the universe guide me.

I'll try and blog as often as I can, but I am very "busybusybusy" getting cured here in Korea...no big whoop. :) Thank you again for the many prayers and generous donations. I wouldn't be able to afford this cutting edge treatment without your support. I am beyond grateful and so happy to be able to share my journey with you.

Good Journey to all!
Trycia PERRY

May 6, 2008

2008-05-06T15:27:00.000-07:00

Last week I had my consultation at City of Hope. Unfortunately, It was not quite what we expected. We were told so many wonderful things about it being the most progressive oncology hospital in our area, with cutting edge treatments, etc, but it didn't turn out that way for us.

They pretty much had the same outlook and recommended the same treatment that I am getting at Kaiser with a few minor alterations. Basically, I just keep switching from one drug to the next for the rest of my life and they aren't talking "cures." We asked them about stem cell research, clinical trials, etc and he felt that the treatment I'm on is the best possible treatment. No "outside of the box" thinking. So, back to what I already knew about being my own best advocate. Our next step is taking a closer look at possibilities outside of the country. We are in contact with a Dr. who is a pioneer in Stem Cell therapies using a patient's OWN stem cells. It is very exciting and seems very promising. I'll speak more on that as it develops. For now, I am a bit frusterated with our health care system, but a good thing that my Grandpa Fred always used to say is "people do the best they can with the information they are given." Good mantra G-pa!

Have a great week everyone!
Trycia

Believe what you can't see!

2008-04-27T15:27:00.000-07:00

I finished my 3 weeks of radiation on Monday April 21st and I have to say, my pain level has drastically improved by about 80%. Just months prior, I wasn't able to sit up without using my arms or having Mike assist me. It's amazing to me that something you can't feel or see is powerful enough to penetrate through the skin, muscles and bones and shrink tumors. It strengthens my faith so much in that you can't always see or feel God or the Angels in your life, but that doesn't mean they aren't always there to guide you and heal you and protect you!

What else is around us that we can't see or feel? It makes my mind wander onto things like the pollution in the air, the ozone layer, general toxicities. Then it makes me think about what I can do do help. We can all do our part in helping our environment in our world and the world INSIDE our bodies by switching to organic, living in the moment, recycling, buying Hybrids. (I definitely want my next car to be a Hybrid!) It takes baby steps to transition and make certain changes in your life, but when you have cancer, those baby steps tend to become giant leaps! Everything matters! Every piece of food I put in my mouth I am conscious of. Any beauty product I use that penetrates through the skin, needs to be organic. Even dry cleaning establishments make a difference. There are natural dry cleaners out there....who knew?! Organic toothpaste, deodorant, face wash, paper towels, shower filters! I just found out that the water in your shower has chlorine which penetrates into the skin and could actually harm you! Shower filters! Yes...I bought one :) and our water pressure is even better without all that chlorine gunk getting in the way!

Living in Santa Monica is really helpful for me because, the community is so awakened to this. There are a surplus of natural food stores, Raw Vegan Restaurants, Farmers Markets, Natural Dry Cleaners, yoga studios, holistic healers, meditation groups, acupuncture, Reiki healing, Tai-Chi, Spiritual Centers, etc. Hey, if I'm gonna beat cancer, I'm in the right place!

I am so grateful for this awakening in my life. This week is my off week with chemo and I feel fantastic. My energy is up, my spirits are up, and I want to continue to live in this awareness for as long as possible. I've had ups and downs which is part of the reason I haven't written in awhile. I like to write when I am moved to do so and I'm in the correct mindset. Also, with the full moon this past week, I've been quite irritable! (that, combined with my meds...LORD!) Yes, even the moon has powers I found out. It affects the cells and hormones in your body, and can make some people a little wacky! It goes back to the things you can't always see or feel. The universe is ALL energy. Everything IN it is energy, including us, so why wouldn't the moon affect us? What an interesting journey this is... I'm learning new things by the moment!

Thank you so much to everyone who is still donating online and holding fundraisers in their own communities. I feel so blessed to have so much love and support in my life and I am very proud of what Angels 4 TLC represents and is evolving into! I will continue to update my blogs and keep you informed of my journey and new discoveries...

Until then, good journey everyone!

Trycia

March 30, 2008

2008-03-30T15:28:00.000-07:00

Today was a beautiful and uplifting day. Mike, our friend Erin, and I all went to the Agape Center for the first time. It was absolutely incredible! The music was amazing, the message was of course perfect and I left the service feeling empowered (once again) and full of energy. Before the service, there is always a period of meditation. I am not nearly as good at meditation as I'd like to be, but I found myself consumed with healing thoughts and I literally
felt a strong vibration in both my hands. It was very powerful.

I WILL be returning next week. This friday night at 8PM, Agape is having a screening of "The Moses Code" which is the sequel to "The Secret." It is $15 in advance and you can get tickets online at www.agapelive.com, if anyone wants to go! Mike and I will be there for sure! For info. on the movie, check out www.themosescode.com I hope everyone is having as great a weekend as I am! I will leave you with a great meditation I came across. Mike saw it and wrote it on our dry erase board the day after my diagnosis.

"Miracles happen every day. I go within to dissolve the pattern that created this, and I now accept a divine healing and so it is! It came from nowhere and it will go back to nowhere."
-Louise L. Hay