Healing is a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Why Pacing Treatment is Critical To Recovery

We see so many pleas of desperation from those caring for someone with cancer. The last place anyone diagnosed with a terminal illness wants to be is the accident and emergency ward. Yet, time and again, we witness distressing situations where a patient contracts an infection—whether it be ascites, pleurisy, kidney infection, UTI, or another complication. These emergencies often derail treatment plans and significantly weaken the body’s ability to fight.

This article Inspired By Coaching guides you gently from chaos to restoring self-control.

⚠️ Beware Of Harmful Lies Lurking In The Cancer Healing Industry 🏥

One of the biggest and most harmful lies in the cancer industry is the notion that there is no cure for cancer, only expensive treatments. Cancer is a complex disease with many variations, yet the medical industry often focuses on the same long-term treatment plans rather than promoting prevention or true natural cures.

Pharmaceutical companies make billions from chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy drugs, which incentivises a treatment model where simply managing cancer (often for years) is more profitable than curing it outright.

Other related misconceptions include:

• “Chemo and radiation are the only viable options.” While these treatments can be effective in some cases, many alternative and integrative therapies (such as metabolic approaches, diet, and immunotherapy) are overlooked or outright dismissed.

• “Cancer is purely genetic.” While genetics play a role, lifestyle, environmental toxins, stress, and diet also have a significant impact on cancer development and progression.

  
  

• “Early detection is prevention.” Catching cancer early is important, but true prevention involves addressing root causes like inflammation, poor diet, and exposure to carcinogens.

Once you are diagnosed with a cancer, you are fast tracked to the oncologist to dole out their brutal (yet profitable) treatment plan. Many independent researchers and holistic practitioners, however, argue that the focus should shift toward real prevention, nutrition, detoxification, and immune support, but these areas receive far less funding because they aren’t as profitable as drug-based treatments.

The Cost of Overloading the Body Too Quickly

The allopathic treatment protocols of chemotherapy and radiotherapy are medical intervention tools, but they are also inherently toxic to the human body. These treatments come at a high cost to the immune system. Side effects can be intense and severely debilitating, pushing the immune system beyond its natural capacity to restore homeostasis. In some cases, side effects are life-threatening.

This is an area you must pay close attention to—or you will pay sooner or later. Taking multiple types of drugs and engaging in multiple treatment protocols simultaneously can do more harm than good. Overloading the body with treatments, whether conventional or alternative, without allowing time for recovery can result in a downward spiral rather than healing.

What Else Is Destroying Your Immune System?

Beyond treatments, other factors significantly weaken the immune system:

🦠🤧 Exposure to pathogens: Being around people carrying viruses or bacteria increases risk.

🚰♻️ Lack of detoxing protocols: The body's natural detoxification processes must be supported.

🍷🍺 Alcohol: Even small amounts impair immune function.

😩⚡ Stress: Chronic stress elevates cortisol levels, suppressing immune response.

Now, add to this the additional stress of seeking treatments overseas: navigating a new country, language barriers, unfamiliar regulations, different cultural approaches to medicine, and ideological differences in care. Where does all that stress manifest? In the gut.

The Gut: The Foundation of Immunity

The gut is the control center of immune function. If you destroy the gut microbiome, the immune system struggles to defend the body. Many patients end up in emergency care not because of cancer itself, but due to infections they can no longer fight off. The standard medical response? Antibiotics. And what do antibiotics do? They wipe out the good bacteria in the gut, further compromising immunity.

We see time and again that patients undergoing conventional treatment are often forced to stop protocols that actively support the immune system because their bodies cannot tolerate them. Furthermore, once admitted to a hospital, medical staff will not prioritize alternative treatments. Detoxification methods such as enemas or liver-supporting protocols are simply not part of standard care.

Finding the Right Balance For Optimum Healing Outcomes

Time is a great healer, but healing is a marathon not a sprint.

If your body is already weakened, adding more toxicity—whether from drugs, therapies, or excessive interventions—will not promote healing. It does not matter how promising a treatment sounds; you must assess the impact it has on your immune system.

Understanding Rapid Die-Off and Necrotic Cancer Cells

One often overlooked risk of aggressive treatment is tumor lysis syndrome, where rapid die-off of cancer cells releases toxins into the bloodstream faster than the body can clear them. This can lead to dangerous levels of inflammation, kidney stress, and systemic toxicity. Necrotic cancer cells left in the body can trigger secondary infections, sepsis, or cause additional complications requiring hospitalization.

Understanding the Language of Conventional Medical Care

Oncology uses a language that is distinct from other areas of medicine, and this can often be misleading to patients. Terms such as "progression," "stable disease," and "response to treatment" do not always mean what a layperson assumes. Many patients hear "stable disease" and assume they are improving, when in reality, it may just mean the cancer has not visibly worsened. Conversely, "progression" may sound alarming but could mean only a minor increase in tumor size.

It is crucial to take personal responsibility in understanding these terms and asking the right questions. Relying solely on a doctor’s interpretation without fully grasping the implications can lead to false expectations or unnecessary panic. Patients must become their own advocates, ensuring they are informed and actively involved in their treatment decisions rather than passively following directives.

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⚖️ The Key Coaching Insight: Pacing Yourself ⏳

Healing requires strategy, patience, and the ability to adapt. Pacing yourself is crucial:

Listen to your body: Monitor energy levels, pain, digestion, and overall well-being.

Track your bloodwork: Pay close attention to markers of inflammation, immune function, and organ health.

Make informed decisions: Do not rush into a treatment just because it is available—assess whether your body is prepared to handle it.

Build resilience: Strengthen the body before undertaking intensive therapies. Nutrition, stress management, and restorative practices should be the foundation, not an afterthought.

Fools rush in. The choice of treatment is yours. The timing of treatment is also yours. Be prepared to stand up for yourself and advocate for a plan that prioritizes your long-term health. Healing is a marathon, not a sprint. Every step must be intentional, balanced, and sustainable.

To your success!

Tony Healer

Life Coach, NLP, and Hypnosis in Manchester