Director's Letter 

If I'd only known then what I know now....do you ever have that thought? I am frequently asked 'What would you do if you had breast cancer now?' Well, I called my treatment barbaric then, and I still call the standard treatments barbaric. It took me a long time to learn enough about vitamin D and other nutrients to truly know and believe how powerful they can be not only in prevention but in treatment. At the time, I felt I had no other choice than the mastectomy, radiation and chemo - and, I totally emphasize with those of you who now feel the same way. I have mentioned to many that having cancer is a major 'test of values' experience. You do what you feel you have to do. In my treatment cycle, I stopped both the radiation and chemo earlier than prescribed because I felt they were a violent assault on my body-it was a real verification of how strongly I believe in peace-in all areas of my life. It was also an affirmation that "I" was in charge, not my physician.

What would I do now? I have the privilege now of knowing many experts in the field of cancer and nutrition. They would all be my first line to help me decide how to respond. I still honor the scientific approach and disciplines but am considerably more knowledgeable about how to interpret the science. I think that surgery is a viable option (the technology is quite advanced) and useful in reducing a tumor burden (if a tumor is part of the problem). From there, I would work even harder to further enhance my own body's ability to heal itself!

I will continue my passion of education and involvement with the information that can allow us all to make truly informed decisions! The lack of adequate information for us at the time of need is a major problem and leaves us with that terrible feeling of totally being out of control, being caught in the hands of another. We need to know, to have choices!

My call to ACTION for everyone

Please take a look at the California Legislature's resolution to proclaim October 2015 as "Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month". There is NOTHING in the resolution about prevention! There is only the 'early detection' of mammography. Please write to Senator Vidak,  let him know that PRIMARY PREVENTION needs to be addressed NOW! Specifically, reducing the risk of the occurrence of breast cancer by 50% or more simply by having a vitamin D level in the >40 ng/ml range! Also write to Assemblyman Marc Steinhorth.

Getting the message out about primary prevention is still a big task that takes our combined efforts.Keep learning, stay involved, we are influencing the world for better health.

Actively yours,