tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424910449116173147.post3617368800494442804..comments2024-03-28T20:24:24.076+11:00Comments on Ian Gawler: Out on a Limb: Integrated oncology - why cancer management necessitates a broad approachDr. Ian Gawlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967876186689507333noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424910449116173147.post-86305810072530326232015-04-13T19:48:45.195+10:002015-04-13T19:48:45.195+10:00Olga makes a good point. Sense of "control&qu...Olga makes a good point. Sense of "control" is vitally important in cancer self-care (which is very much a part of integrative treatment and management). How "control" and self-care is expressed, however, may include placing faith, to whatever extent, in a "mother" figure, or drawing strength and empowerment from a group. There is no black and white in this, I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6424910449116173147.post-32092148091203599802015-04-13T11:34:25.628+10:002015-04-13T11:34:25.628+10:00Hello, Ian. I tend to disagree with the Thought of...Hello, Ian. I tend to disagree with the Thought of the Day. I have been supporting cancer patients for more than 6 years. Most of them were seeking a "mum" in me or in their oncologist. According to the research by Dr. Eisenk and Dr. Grossarth-Maticeck, individuals with cancer live longer and better if they learn autonomous behaviour. Therefore I see my job in developing their inner Olga Beliakhttp://www.olgarithm.com.aunoreply@blogger.com