Patient’s Book Describes Tough Cancer Battle
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - According to statistics from the Cancer Registry of Brunei Darussalam, the average cancer death rate for the period of 1999 to 2003 has increased 43 per cent from the period of 1994 to 1998.

However, one cancer patient has defied the odds and managed to complete a book on his experience.

Mr Lawrence Loh's book "Thank Goodness I Have Cancer" is the first book of its kind to be published by a local writer in Brunei Darussalam.

The book focuses on Lawrence's battle against colon cancer, for which he was diagnosed in 2000, and his adoption of complementary therapies in herbs, supplements and coffee enemas, which he said has assisted him in recovery to date.

Detailing Lawrence's journey to look for a cure for his ailment, the book is a great inspiration to those seeking more knowledge on cancers in general.

Although surgery and chemotherapy were instrumental in his recovery, Lawrence firmly believes that the regular administration of coffee enemas with the taking of herbs and nutritional supplements have been important prophylactics for the prevention of recurrence of cancer, and therefore a cure.

Speaking about the book, Lawrence said, "Through cancer, I look at life from a new perspective."

"I know the value of time. I have learned the value of relationships, and cancer has transformed my personality into a new me, a better me."

"If you are a cancer patient, you need to overcome mountainous obstacles in search of the right treatment to reach the pinnacle of health and survival."

"Surviving cancer is like climbing a mountain: It is an arduous upward climb to the top. Some don't bother to try, some stop half-way, some become complacent, and some struggle through to reach the summit of freedom."

"Thank Goodness I Have Cancer" is on sale at the Pesta Buku 2007 at the National Indoor Stadium and Lawrance is on hand to autograph the book. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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