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I recently visited my 96 year old grandfather, a vibrant, sharp man who still works a couple of days a week, amazing! Unfortunately, a cancerous growth was recently discovered in his mouth and the purpose of my visit was to help him develop a plan of action. A hefty course of radiation is the only recommended treatment for someone of his age. Herein lies the dilemma, should he live his comfortable life as is and not treat the growth or should he attempt the radiation with all of its side effects and low level of efficacy? I think I know what I would choose since I consider radiation a rather barbaric treatment for a 96 year old, quality of life is too important to me. But what does Papa want? This is what matter.

Papa’s big question, why me and this, so soon? He is not giving up without a fight.

I never pushed my opinion on him because this is his body and his fight. I solely explained to him in plain words what’s going on while translating all of the doctors’ words heard in the past 2 weeks. He finally asked me seriously “What do you think will help me?” I replied “Follow your heart and do what you think will help most.” Which ever course he sets his mind to will extend his life the longest.

No one knows how long it will be but Papa’s mind can dictate this. No statistic, textbook, or doctor can tell your body how to behave, you have the power. Make up your mind and your body will follow.

Yours in health,
Dr. Britta Zimmer
Chief Naturopathic Physician & Founder

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