The upside of cancer--a personal account of embracing life with cancer.
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Carol Edmonston was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1995. After a lumpectomy and 6 weeks of daily radiation therapy she continued living a full life. Exactly 2 years later she was diagnosed with an unrelated cancer in her other breast following a routine mammogram. She had a lumpectomy, along with lymph node dissection, followed by 6 weeks of daily radiation therapy. Upon completion, she took Tamoxifen for 5 years and is currently cancer free, enjoying a full and rich life. The following story offers a unique insight into one person's spiritual adventure through cancer and the personal transformation that followed using "Doodling" as a therapeutic tool.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Complementary therapies in clinical practice
دوره 12 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006