| Date of Birth |
1970 |
| Occupation |
Adminstration |
| Hobbies/Activities |
Dancing, Music |
| What condition have you been
diagnosed with? |
Had metastatic malignant melanoma
(cancer) resulting in the removal of all the lymph nodes under
my right arm |
| How long have you been diagnosed
with this condition? |
Diagosed Jan 20, 06 & Surgery
Mar 2006 |
| How would you explain your diagnosis? |
It's Cancer - freaky. |
| What kinds of things about your
diagnosis affect you: |
|
| - Physically? |
None |
| - Psychologically? |
None |
| - General Quality of Life? |
Increased overall. Way more attentive
to lifestyle although was average to good before. |
| What Treatments are you receiving
& how were they working? |
Surgery is the only solution to
this type of cancer once diagnosed. |
| How did you hear about Bikram
Yoga? |
A friend |
| Did you have any fear or tendencies
about the yoga? |
No. No expectations at all |
| How long have you been practicing
the yoga? How often per week? |
Hatha + 2 years. Bikrams since
May 2006 |
| What changes have you noticed
in yourself that you believe are a result of you practicing
the yoga? |
Better flexibility and core strenghtening
in relation to my diagnos all the nerve endings were cut +
loss of sensation (to touch) + a bit internally in arm, under
arm + right outer shoulder blade. It's healing quicker than
expected + return of sensation is increasing. |
| Has any of your conventional
treatment changed since practicing the yoga? (i.e. discontinuation
of medication) |
N/A |
| What would you like to tell
people who are feeling hesitant about trying the yoga? |
Try it. You can leave if you absolutely
can't stand it. You can not come back if you so choose. I'm
willing to bet you'll be hooked though. |
