Cancer and the Ecology of Self: Memoirs of a Long-Term Survivor

Nanni M. Ives was diagnosed with metastasized breast cancer in 1976 at the age of forty-four. Even with standard medical treatment, she was told she had a three percent chance of surviving for one year. But in spite of her diagnosis, Nanni lived for almost 30 more years. She considered her cancer to be chronic rather than life-threatening. After her initial three years of medical treatment, she began searching for natural therapies that support health, some of which are discussed in this book. Nanni not only survived, she thrived with creative force and passion. Anyone struggling with a serious illness will take heart from Nanni s story of courage, tenacity, and fulfillment of personal freedom.