Positive Update for Stage 3 b Rectal Cancer Survivor

Good Morning,

I have a positive story to share this morning. I am either 1 year No Evidence of Disease or 1.5 years of No Evidence of Disease effective yesterday per Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota depending if I use my surgery date or last chemo date as a start. Yes, I have many side effects but so greatful to share this new status with all of you.

For those of you in the battle, my heart and prayers go to you. I cannot imagine what you must be all going through. For those of you in the beginning of this battle...remember, you can beat this beast!

I don't know if these items listed below have made a difference for me or not but I thought I would share what I do to keep myself healthy:

I juice organic (carrots, green apple, parsley or spinach and beet). Sometimes I add other vegetables too but those are my basics for the most part. I drink a smoothie everyday of these ingredients: 1 cup or more of Wymans Organic wild blueberries, 1 cup of non-fact organic yogurt, 1 frozen banana and either 1/4 cup raw oatmeal or 1/4 cup organic unprocessed almonds, splash of milk. I don't drink regular or diet soft drinks, no alcohol and very little processed food. I eat mostly chicken, fish or turkey, beans, etc. I try and eat about 3 cups of raw spinach a day and lots of tomatoes. I am fortunate enough that I only have to work part-time. I exercise about 4 + days per week either on the elliptical for 40 minutes or riding bike for about 1 hour. I pray everyday and ask for healing and I have many people praying for me as well. I try to smile and laugh everyday ~

Blessings to all of you from Minnesota and thank you for allowing me to share my good news story.

"Minnesotagirl" or "Minnie"