Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases of our time. For many years, cancer has been the leading cause of death in East Asian countries such as Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and China. Many cancer patients have gone through a great deal of suffering during treatment, but still succumb to the disease in the end. However, some cancer patients deemed incurable by hospitals have defied the odds and made miraculous recoveries. What are the secrets of these cancer survivors?
Mindset Is the Key to Curing Cancer
Many cancer survivors appear to be self-disciplined and optimistic, similar to Li. So how much of a role does this optimistic mindset play in curing cancer? Let’s take a look at some observations and interpretations of three experts who specialize in studying cancer survivors.Dr. Okamoto Yutaka
Okamoto Yutaka, a Japanese expert in malignant tumors and the head of the E-clinic, conducted a questionnaire survey in which he asked 101 cancer patients who had achieved remission (most of whom were in the third or fourth stage) to select one of 10 keywords from the questionnaire to explain the “decisive difference” between themselves and cancer patients whose disease had progressed.- Physician
- Family
- Friends
- Information
- Treatment method
- Diet
- Mindset
- Effort
- Luck
- Other
Kelly A. Turner
Kelly A. Turner, an American cancer researcher, interviewed more than 100 cancer survivors who experienced radical remission, which is defined as any statistically unexpected cancer remission, and analyzed over 1,000 cases of radical remission. Through meticulous and repeated analysis of the data using quantitative research, she found that almost all of the radical remission survivors shared the following nine common factors:- Radically changed their diet.
- Took herbs and vitamins.
- Took control of their health.
- Followed their intuition.
- Released suppressed emotions.
- Increased positive emotions.
- Embraced social support.
- Deepened their spiritual connection.
- Had strong reasons to live.
Lothar Hirneise
Lothar Hirneise, a German cancer natural therapy expert, has traveled all over the world searching for various successful cancer treatments. He has also interviewed many doctors and end-stage cancer survivors. After years of research, he found that all successful cancer treatments included the following three factors:- Shift in mindset (observed in 100 percent of survivors).
- Dietary changes (observed in 80 percent of survivors).
- Thorough detoxification (observed in 60 percent of survivors).
The Connection Between Stress and Cancer
Hirneise found that many cancer survivors had made significant changes in their lives prior to their recovery. They had “broken free from the system” by leaving their original living environment, such as quitting their job, moving to a new home, traveling abroad, etc. Hirneise called this “systemic change.” In other words, these patients had all found a way to rid themselves of stress in some form.Turner’s study also found similarities among those who experienced radical remission. She said that these individuals, at the diagnosis of their cancer, tended to engage in activities that brought joy and helped them avoid fear. By intentionally increasing these types of activities, they were able to reduce their stress levels and gradually improve their daily happiness index. These joy-inducing activities had a similar effect to painkillers, significantly improving their mood.
Hirneise claimed that cancer originates from stress, stating that “without stress, there would be no cancer.” He emphasized that cancer patients should prioritize addressing their stress levels over the tumors. Therefore, when cancer patients come to him seeking help, he always engages in a conversation with them, which can sometimes last for several hours, to help them identify any underlying stress they may be experiencing.
German New Medicine
In the 1980s, Ryke Geerd Hamer, a German physician, proposed a new medical theory based on his clinical research, which he called German New Medicine (GNM). This theory specifically explains the relationship between emotional stress and cancer. Hamer believed that the functioning of a person’s mind, brain, and organs is closely interconnected and interrelated. All diseases, including cancer, are caused by some severe “psychological conflict,” and recovery will begin when the conflict is resolved.When Hamer was 43 years old, his son was tragically shot and killed, and a few months later, Hamer was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Before this, he had never experienced any serious illnesses, so he speculated that his cancer may be directly related to the grief of losing his son. He soon immersed himself in investigating and researching the connection between cancer and emotions and ultimately confirmed a clear causal relationship between the two. Using psychological counseling, he not only cured his cancer but also helped thousands of cancer patients recover.
Hamer discovered that all cancer patients seem to have some form of “unresolved emotional conflict” before the onset of the disease, such as experiencing significant shocks or trauma, interpersonal conflicts, lack of support, or difficulties in expressing emotions. After carefully examining 20,000 medical records of cancer patients of all types, Hamer discovered a circular “dark spot” on the X-rays of the brain of each patient. The location of the spot was identical among patients with the same type of cancer, and it appeared to be associated with specific types of emotional conflicts.
- The patient has unresolved emotional conflicts.
- A dark spot appears in the corresponding area of the brain.
- Cancer develops in the corresponding organ of the body.
Therefore, Hamer believed that different emotional conflicts can lead to different types of cancer. For example, bone cancer is related to feelings of self-deprecation and inferiority; lung cancer is related to the fear of death; left-sided breast cancer in women is related to conflicts involving children, mothers, or family, while right-sided breast cancer is related to conflicts with partners or other people. For left-handed women, the circumstances are reversed.
In clinical practice, Hamer discovered that the resolution of a patient’s conflict will lead to an immediate cessation of cancer cell growth, and the dark spot in the brain will begin to diminish. The emotional reflex zones in the brain and the cancerous tissues in the body will exhibit “healing edema” at this point, and the brain and body will restore normal communication. Eventually, the cancerous tumor will shrink, and the body will either eliminate or process it automatically, resulting in the disappearance of the lesion and the reappearance of normal tissue.
It is worth noting that Hamer’s GNM theory does not include the concept of “cancer metastasis.” According to his theory, cancer in any part of the body is triggered by the associated emotional conflicts, since the tissues or organs in various parts of the body are controlled by different emotional reflex zones in the brain. Without such emotional conflict, cancer will not develop in that organ. He believes that many secondary cancers are caused by new emotional conflicts that arise as a result of the additional mental burden placed on patients after they receive bad diagnostic results, poor prognoses, or shortened life expectancy.
Hamer firmly believes that unresolved emotional conflicts are the primary factor (necessary condition) of cancer, while other factors are only secondary. If his theory holds, it could explain why the vast majority of cancer survivors are individuals who have experienced psychological and spiritual transformations.
According to records collected by the German government in 1997, 6,000 out of 6,500 cancer patients who received Hamer’s psychological therapy (most of whom were in the terminal stage) survived four to five years later, indicating a success rate of over 90 percent.
The Power of Belief in Health
Hamer suggested that patients who experienced similar traumatic events could develop different types of cancer depending on their perception of the event, which creates different emotional conflicts. For instance, if a woman discovers her husband is having an affair, her inner conflict over “sexual frustration” may lead to uterine cancer, while conflict over “fear of losing her partner” may lead to breast cancer, and feelings of “insecurity” may lead to cancer in the pelvic bone.Hawkins’ view on illnesses aligns with Hamer’s, as he believes that all diseases can be reversed by changing one’s thought patterns and habitual responses. The crucial factor that determines a sick person’s recovery or deterioration is their inner attitude. Hawkins used muscle testing to demonstrate the connection between specific acupuncture points in the body and specific mindsets, and such connection is “instantaneous.” When a person has negative thoughts, a particular muscle will weaken, while positive thoughts will strengthen the same muscle.
- Shame (20)
- Guilt (30)
- Apathy (50)
- Grief (75)
- Fear (100)
- Desire (125)
- Anger (150),
- Pride (175)
- Courage (200)
- Neutrality (250)
- Willingness (310)
- Acceptance (350)
- Reason (400)
- Love (500)
- Joy (540)
- Peace (600)
- Enlightenment (700–1000)
Overcoming Cancer
Hirneise has said that the cause of cancer may be different for each patient. If they are willing to investigate the cause of their illness and are committed to making changes, even those on the brink of death can recover.There’s a Chinese proverb that says, “He who ties the bell must untie it.” If cancer is indeed, as Hamer claims, rooted in unresolved emotional conflicts, then addressing these conflicts may lead to its reversal. For cancer patients, it may be worth considering whether there are any long-standing emotional conflicts (such as heartache, trauma, ill intentions, or fear of the disease) buried deep within oneself. By acknowledging and addressing these conflicts, one may be able to ultimately eliminate them. A crucial aspect of self-healing is learning to let go of one’s “obsessions” about certain people or things, and replacing them with “kind intentions.”
Perhaps you will find that this shift in thinking is the ultimate secret to defeating cancer.