Today I Will Not Die

Doctors at a prestigious Texas cancer center told 75-year-old Cecile Ritzwoller that she had inoperable lung cancer. But the physicians overlooked one critical factor -- Cecile Ritzwoller's daughter.

Mary Ann Block, doctor of osteopathic medicine, was stunned when she learned of her mother's grim prognosis -- and vowed to wage a life-and-death battle to save her. Today, Cecile is cancer-free and thriving.

In this uplifting book, Dr. Block tells us how she helped her mother beat the odds by combining the best of traditional treatments -- both chemotherapy and radiation -- with a multi-faceted mind/body approach to healing. She introduces:
-- Herbal treatments, such as pau d'arco tea
-- Vitamin supplements, such as magnesium and beta carotene
-- A complete nutritional program
-- Guided imagery
-- Visualization

Dr. Block also shares the powerful weapon her mother brought to the battle -- her astonishing will to live. TODAY I WILL NOT DIE is a compelling story that will inspire other patients and their families. Cecile is living proof that no one has to accept cancer as a death sentence.

Mary Ann Block, doctor of osteopathic medicine, was stunned when she learned that her 75-year-old mother, Cecile, had inoperable lung cancer -- and became determined to save her. Today, Cecile is cancer-free and thriving.

Dr. Block reveals how she helped her mother beat the odds by combining the best of traditional treatments -- both chemotherapy and radiation -- with a multi-faceted mind/body approach to healing. "Today I Will Not Die" is a compelling story that will inspire other patients and their families...and solid proof that no one has to accept cancer as a death sentence.

Mary Ann Block, D.O. is a licensed osteopathic physician and founder of the Block Center, a medical facility for adults and children with chronic health problems.