Archived from Charlotte Gerson's booklet

Story

   The following letter, dated August 31 1998, was received from
Gerson patient Nicola Williams, who lives in Wales. It is
included here in its entirety, because it expresses beautifully
the positive spirit and enthusiasm of a young woman, born in
1975, who had the courage to take responsibility for her survival
and healing against heavy odds. This is what she wrote:

   "Dear Charlotte,
   "I felt it is now about time I set aside all good intentions,
put pen to paper and express to you how much hope and
comfort the results of your family's hard work and research
have brought into my life.

   "Last year, in April 1997, at the ripe old age of twentytwo,
I was diagnosed with carcinoma of the colon with metastases
on my spine and stomach, etc. Unfortunately,' conditioning'
permitted me to opt for conventional treatment (chemo),
and although some progress was made, my prognosis did not
look very bright.

   "In March of this year my specialist offered me my only
'so-called' chance of a longer life: an opera tion to remove part
of my colon and stomach. Alarm bells rang in my head immediately
and although my knowledge of medical procedures
was limited, I knew I had to abandon that barbaric practice of
treating disease with deadly drugs. I realized I was participating
in destroying my own body.

   "So, at the end of March, I found myself in limbo and
totally independent of treatment as I embarked on a search for
a real source of light and hope.

   "A friend handed me a wonderful gift of 'Light' two
weeks later in the form of Beata Bishop's book, "A Time to
Heal ". From the moment I turned the first page, I was transfixed
- suddenly everything made sense! I questioned lots of
issues, especially the reasons why I had not been offered this
remarkable therapy at the time of my diagnosis.

   "Without wasting further time, I met with Dr. Charles
Innes in London, weaned myself off morphine and started the
Gerson Therapy immediately.

   "Fourteen weeks and lots of flare-ups later, I am on the
'tweaked for chemo patients' regime and feel fully confident
about my future. As I read and research more about the
Gerson therapy, my conviction of its validity increases.

   "As well as physically taken charge of my life, I appreciate
fully the importance of one's emotional side and the connection
between one's physical and emotional being. I have
phone consultations at present with Beata Bishop - who is
absolutely wonderful in all aspects of the word.

   "I continue to be constantly amazed and disappointed
with the attitude of my friends, family and medical practitioners
when they learn that I am fully committed to the Gerson
Therapy. Many perceive me as being 'mad'; and that's fine
with me. I'd rather be mad and alive than sane and dead. If
I'm crazy for taking full advantage of a therapy that offers me
life, then yes, I am totally guilty.

   "I have just concluded "Doctor Max" by Giuliano Dego. I
found it to be a frank and well researched and very well written
novel. You must feel very proud of your father. Dr. Max
was a remarkable man. I am continually amazed by his
strength of character and the way in which he passionately
fought against ignorance, prejudice and conspiracy to offer
people like myself the chance to live.

   "I am determined to get well more than ever now
because I have to testify about the Gerson Therapy. I know I
have a long road ahead ... it won't be easy but life is a great
motivator. One day, everyone will have to accept the Gerson
Therapy in its entirety. What a day that will be! As a member
of a younger generation, I may eventually witness progress,
however small or limited it may be. I look forward to being
cancer-free.

   "There are many people like myself, Charlotte, behind you
and supporting you 100%. If there is anything I can do, please
don't hesitate to contact me. Lots of love from Wales and positive
thoughts. All my love to you fellow Gerson persons.
Nicola"

   Nicola chose to pursue the therapy at home, with family
support, instead of going to Mexico. From May 1998 to March
2000 she stayed on the intensive therapy with its usual ups
and downs, healing crises, emotional storms and gradual
improvement. At some stage she met and fell in love with Jon
and they got married in April 1999, halfway through her
"Gerson journey". She has stayed with the main principles of
the therapy but is concentrating on her new life with Jon, turning
full face towards the future.

   Last contact: March 2002. Nicola is doing missionary
work in Korea.