Cancer Alternatives

About the Book

Written from a cancer patient's perspective, this manual gives the reader a first-hand look at the research and experiences of a cancer patient striving to combine standard clinical treatments with alternative natural cures. Her extensive survey of the research literature provides a solid foundation on which to learn the causes of cancer and the benefits of alternative therapies combined with traditional medical treatments. With over 100 sources of information, Watson has revealed numerous examples of successful healing as well as pitfalls to avoid. The results of her research are comprehensively summarized in a table, which imparts essential elements of cancer study with easily understood explanations. She gives practical advice on how to find alternative cures and ways to gain valuable information from medical professionals. Her insight and courage are powerful expressions of a lifetime shortened by a horrible disease. Her advice in made all the more poignant by the fact that despite crippling pain and imminent mortality, she continued to write her book until it was finished.

About the Author

Peggy was born in Kamloops in the summer of 1935 as Margaret Ann Fennell, first child to Marston and Ellen Fennell of Chu Chua. Being raised in the country setting of the North Thompson Valley, she developed an appreciation for nature and what it can provide. During her upbringing, interaction with the native community was a part of the everyday routine. This led to her appreciation of aboriginal customs and culture. It likely instilled in her respect for the people who understood natural medicines.

Later in life, when she was stricken by cancer, when conventional medicine seemed ineffectual, she returned to those values and literally made herself a "guinea pig" in the quest for a natural cure. As a skilled research librarian, she delved into every source to uncover any morsel of information on the dreaded affliction. While the results may not be astounding revelations, they will certainly create interest within the medical community and perhaps offer hope to many people.

Peggy lived many months beyond the prognosis of any medical doctor. Whether this was due to the therapeutic regimen she undertook or her indomitable courage, only further research will tell. For those that take the time to understand it, this book could will provide answers about cancer... and maybe even solutions.