My Story: Melanoma Diagnosis, Surgery, Recovery and Self-Advocacy | Ep 171

In this episode, I share my journey of being diagnosed with
melanoma, the fear that crept in after hearing the surgeon's
treatment plan, and how I chose to use my tools to set aside the
fear, step into positive action, and release all doubt about my
ability to walk my own path. I share this story because I want
others to know that you can be an advocate for doing things your
way when it comes to your health. Seek second opinions, bring in
other healers and resources, and stand in your own power.


I hope my story inspires you to take charge of your health
journey, motivates you to set up your own network of healers to
call on in your time of need, and educates you on the many
options available in your healing journey. You don’t have to say
yes to the first option offered.


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Episode Summary:


Melissa's Holistic Healing Approach and Growth


Melissa, a healer and host of the "Don't Wait for Your Wake Up!"
podcast, shared her client Dawn's testimonial and discussed her
approach to healing. Melissa emphasized her holistic approach to
detoxing the body, mind, and spirit, addressing various forms of
toxins that impact health. She also highlighted the importance of
continuous learning and growth. Melissa shared her recent
experience, illustrating how she applied her own tools to
navigate a challenging situation. She promised to elaborate on
this experience in the following podcast episode.


Melissa's Melanoma Journey and Decision-Making


Melissa shared her journey with skin cancer, specifically a mole
on her lower right leg that was diagnosed as melanoma in situ and
later as invasive melanoma. She shared that her fair skin and
previous exposure to sunburn as a child in Australia increased
her risk of developing melanoma. After the diagnosis, she was
referred to a surgeon, who explained that due to the invasive
nature of the cancer, it was necessary to remove some of her
lymph nodes. However, Melissa decided to postpone this procedure
as she needs to carefully consider the potential negative side
effects and her love for her active lifestyle.


Melissa's Personal Health Journey and
Empowerment


Melissa shared her personal experience with health challenges,
specifically a 10-year-old melanoma. She emphasized the
importance of personal agency in one's health journey,
highlighting that individuals should make choices that work best
for them. Melissa shared her decision to undergo lymph node
removal to determine if the cancer had spread, despite the
potential negative side effects. However, she also sought
alternative solutions, such as high dose vitamin C treatment, to
bolster her immune system and potentially eliminate cancer cells.
Melissa's story underscored the importance of being informed,
proactive, and empowered in one's health.


Melissa's Journey to Healing and Empowerment


Melissa shared her journey of deciding against removing lymph
nodes during her melanoma surgery, after consulting with various
healthcare practitioners and energy healers. With their guidance,
she explored her emotional...