Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation

Cancer puts us into this "ever after" world.

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:56:00 +0000

Whether we like it or not, cancer can put us into a world of spiritual questioning - an "ever after" kind of world. This can happen as we grapple with the destiny of a loved one or with our own destiny. Do you agree or disagree - what has been your experience?

Today is the Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:09:00 +0000

Please pass on this exciting news - Today is the day that the Foundation has opened up the Application process to people living with cancer who want to access healing therapies!

Always look at WHY you got cancer in the first place and make changes.

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:25:00 +0000

J. Morris emailed me today and I found her statement, "Always look at WHY you got cancer in the first place and make changes." very amazing. As I was just contemplating "changes" to make in my life this very morning!

I find that the old habits BEFORE cancer want to take hold and resurface in my life. Perhaps, it is because old habits were with me for many, many years...and the new habits that I formed during the cancer period were with me for only several months.

How about you? Have you considered this perspective - of WHY you got cancer in the first place? Did you make changes as a result? Did the changes stick?

How did complementary (CAM) healing therapies help you or a loved one during cancer treatment?

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation) — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:52:00 +0000

Share your experience with others!

Did you feel angry when you found out you had cancer?

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation) — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:34:00 +0000

Tell us what you felt.

How did cancer change you?

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation) — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:33:00 +0000

Share your story.

What do You Know NOW that You Did Not Know Before Having Cancer?

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation) — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:27:00 +0000

Please add your comments here as, no doubt, they will help others! Thanks.

Chemo Day - By Joanne Byrne

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation) — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:22:00 +0000

Joanne Byrne is a friend who is living with cancer. She is sharing her beautiful poem, entitled: Chemo Day. Thanks Joanne! Feel free to share a poem about your experience with cancer too.

CHEMO DAY

Monitors beep. Nurses scurry. IV bags and rubber gloves. Needles and Noise. Warm blankets and quiet conversation.

This silent ritual set to the rhythm of my ipod and to the silence of my rambling thoughts, fears hope, confusion awe and wonder at it all.

Who was I before this? Was there ever a before? Or was before just a ramp up to now?
In some odd way I am more at peace, now, than at any other point in my life How can this be?

How can there be peace In the company of this unwelcome house guest?

Maybe the peace comes from finally realizing that all of this is in someone else’s hands, but how I handle it, what grace I bring to the table, is solely in mine.

When the fear crawls in, late at night and lingers at the corner of my soul, I know my task is, by the light of day to grab the broom And sweep out the fear Push out the doubts, toss the anger Out the door.

Sweep every day and clear the decks For positive thoughts laughter, joy and grace.

This new world of mine. Full of needles, wires and noise Is a gift given to me, to make me well, To teach me about myself, And to remind me constantly Of how fortunate I am To love and be loved.

Joanne Byrne February 2, 2009

This Foundation Explained

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:19:00 +0000

I was fortunate, that although my insurance did not pay for the complementary healing techniques, my spouse and I were able to pay for the services. The healing techniques of visualization, acupressure, massage, deep breathing meditation, calming meditation, and acupuncture made a huge difference in alleviating pain, in helping my mobility, and in giving me the strength to fight the fight.

There are many cancer people who could and should benefit from complementary healing techniques and for whatever reason can't afford and/or don't feel comfortable in seeking help.
Cancer not only brings emotional strains it also brings financial strains. The elimination of a paycheck or financial losses should be the least of priorities. Unfortunately, financial worries can override the more important focus of healing.

Often, the cancer patient does not have any energy, motivation, or ability to contact our organization. It is, therefore, important that the care-giver contact our foundation. If you are a care-giver we want to help. Please contact us.

This foundation is established to offer support and lift some of the financial burden so that a cancer patient can experience healing therapy comfort throughout his/her treatment.

The Mission

noreply@blogger.com (Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:10:00 +0000

The mission of the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation is to support cancer patients from cancer diagnosis through the cancer treatment period by offering complementary healing services.
Complementary and integrative healing therapies include: acupuncture, acupressure, therapeutic massage, deep breathing meditation, calming meditation, visualization and support. These healing therapies can provide relief for neuropathy, anxiety, stress, aches, fatigue, nausea and pain.
The foundation is specifically designed for cancer patients in the Tri-Valley region of the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.