In May of 2003, I was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. My physician at Sloan Kettering discussed with me the possible courses of action in treating my “chronic” and deadly disease. At that moment, one option was “wait and see” since I was not in immediate mortal danger. Somewhere up the road, it was suggested, I would probably need to take active measures, such as chemotherapy, to “manage” the disease. During the first panic-stricken days, my sister introduced me to the Nutritarian way of life. I believe the lessons I learned from this lifestyle over these past years have literally saved my life.

I learned what foods to avoid and what I needed to eat for optimal nutrition, what foods could help my body best to fight disease…and how to prepare them. Now I eagerly look forward to my high-nutrition meals.

I lost about 35 – 40 pounds (16-18 kg) in the first three months of eating for health. My cholesterol level dropped from 238 to 164 (6.16 to 4.25)! My other blood readings as well were excellent and have remained so. And, in visit after visit to the oncologist, it did not seem that my disease was advancing beyond the original tumor that was located in my groin. After 2-1/2 years of talking about the possibility of undergoing systemic chemotherapy, the doctor decided to use local radiation on that tumor as the preferred treatment of my disease, even though original tests had proved that I was a stage 4 case. The tumor melted away, and has not returned. In fact, no signs of the disease have been detected since.

I don’t think my energy levels were ever higher than they are now, even as a youngster. And, at 61 years old, I am a walking advertisement in support of Nutritarianism. I still report to my oncologist for periodic check-ups, and they are now pleasant enough. Tests regularly indicate that my body chemistry is normal and that there are no tumors to be found. At this point, I consider myself a healthy woman enjoying life to the max. And, although I wish no one harm, I would not be surprised if I outlive the traditional oncologists I have met (unless of course they take the hint from me, and begin attending to their nutrition)!

Once again, THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Irene Z.