3 Years with Mets; A Metabolic Approach Story with Lori Jones

A Cure in Sight is joined by fellow OM patient, Lori Jones, who was diagnosed with a choroidal ocular melanoma in June of 2016. She developed metastatic spread in August of 2019. Tune in to hear more about her journey with an integrative metabolic approach to manage her metastatic spread.   “In June of 2016 I was diagnosed with uveal melanoma. There was a large 10 mm tumor in the Choroid of my eye. Within 3 weeks I had radiation plaque therapy. The treatment was successful and the tumor was dead. Through genetic testing of the tumor, I learned that I had a moderate chance of metastasis.   It took me about 2.5 years to be ready to prepare my body for that metastasis. My sister was urging me to talk with a friend who helped her husband use an integrative approach while fighting brain cancer.   I did, and this led me to reading The Metabolic Approach to Cancer by Nasha Winters and Jess Higgins and Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds by Kelly Turner. I started making adjustments immediately.   Six months later, in August of 2019, I was told I metastasized.   What I appreciate most about this approach is that the focus is on LIVING. It is about being healthy and happy. Ironically, I am healthier than I have been in over 20 years. It is about enjoying life and treating your body right. It is about enjoying the earth and feeling the connection to our universe. It is about resolving and letting go of old pain, anger, resentment and moving forward emotionally. I often think, “What if I get away with treating my cancer this way?”   It feels like I am cheating. As far as I know, I am the only person in the US fighting Uveal Melanoma metastasis this way. That’s a little scary and sometimes exhilarating. It makes me want to scream it from the mountain tops and inform people that there IS another way.” Things to keep in mind from this episode: 1. Consider reading the books referenced above as a preface to learn more.  If you do embark upon this journey, seek out help from trained physicians who can link up with your oncology team and create the best unique care plan for your body and your genetic make up. Head to https://mtih.org/ to connect directly with Dr. Nasha Winters, author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer, and with members of her practitioner team across the country. You can connect directly with Lori Jones on Facebook here.   ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lookin’ For a Cure Arizona 5K Walk for Ocular Melanoma  COMING UP September 24, 8 AM  Register here and be sure to bring friends and family to walk with us! (Virtual option coming soon) Eye Believe Survivorship Seminar in Nashville, Tennessee October 14-15. REGISTER HERE! (Welcome reception for in person attendees on October 13, 6:00 PM) (Virtual and in person options.) Lookin’ For a Cure TEXAS 5K Walk for Ocular Melanoma  NOVEMBER 5, 2022; 8 AM  Register here and be sure to bring friends and family to walk with us! (Virtual option available) Lookin’ For a Cure LA 5K Walk for Ocular Melanoma in memory of Laurie Walters NOVEMBER 12, 2022 REGISTER here and feel free to bring friends and family along! (virtual options available)    Email [email protected] for questions regarding any upcoming events! ********* Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, or  Instagram @acureinsight, for more stories, tips, research news, and ideas to help you navigate this journey with OM! *A Cure in Sight is a 501c3 organization. All donations made can help fund our podcast to educate patients, fund research, aid patients, and more! Donate $10 $15 $20 today to help A Cure in Sight in their quest to find a cure. Contribute via  PAYPAL OR VENMO or reach out directly to [email protected]  The Eye Believe Podcast is brought to you by Castle Biosciences. Castle Biosciences is a leading diagnostics company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care. The Company aims to transform disease management by keeping people first: patients, clinicians, employees and investors.  This podcast was hosted by Danet Peterson and produced by Page Fronczek.