Ian James Gawler OAM (born February 25, 1950) is an Australian writer and a leading advocate for the application of drug therapy and mind-body meditation.
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Early life and career
Gawler was born in 1950 by Alan Gawler, an engineer, and Billie Gawler (nÃÆ' Â © e Gray) in Melbourne, Australia. After graduating from the University of Melbourne, he worked as a veterinarian in mixed practice at Bacchus Marsh and Melton, Victoria in 1973 with a special interest in horses and surgery.
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Diagnosis of cancer, treatment and criticism
In 1974 Gawler was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Resultant surgery involves amputation through the hip. Late in 1975, it was believed that bone cancer had metastasized and spread to lymph nodes in the pelvis and mediastinum before spreading more widely on the surface of the breastbone and through his left lung.
In December 1975, with the help of Australian psychiatrist Ainslie Meares, who believed meditation could change course, or even cure cancer, Gawler adopted an intensive meditation regime. She also follows Gerson's diet and pursues research programs, introspection and personal development. In February 1976, doctors gave him only a few weeks to live.
In February 1976, Gawler had some palliative radiotherapy; in October 1976 he underwent three cycles of experimental chemotherapy. In 1977 he also had an audience with Sai Baba. He was declared clean of cancer in 1978. At the same time he was diagnosed with TB that responded quickly to conventional medicine, supported by lifestyle-based self-help techniques. Gawler's recovery of cancer was documented by Meares and, 30 years later, the fact that he is still alive is also documented.
In December 2011, the online journal of the Royal Australian College of Physicians, two oncologists, Ian Haines of Cabrini Hospital and Ray Lowenthal of Hobart, published a report that no Gawler biopsy for secondary cancer has been made and suggested that all symptoms are consistent with tuberculosis. Responding to this report, Gawler stated that the diagnosis was confirmed by his famous team of doctors at the time, and said that they still persisted with the diagnosis. He said that Haines and Lowenthal did not consult with any of these individuals in preparing for their speculative hypothesis and, therefore, did not take into account their clinical history or many diagnostic tests were performed and were considered adequate by doctors to confirm the diagnosis. Gawler's native physician believes that TB develops as a primary cancer complication of Gawler, osteogenic sarcoma, perhaps after chemotherapy weakens his immune system.
Steve Novella has written that it is uncertain whether Gawler ever had metastatic cancer and that his promotion of his belief in the ability of the mind to cure cancer indicates an error using anecdotes in medicine. Such an idea, according to Novela, is "fantasy of hope - pure fulfillment".
Cancer-based lifestyle treatment
After recovering from cancer, Gawler returned to work as a short-term veterinarian on Geelong and the Gold Coast before moving to Morphett Vale near Adelaide, South Australia, in 1978. In 1980 he then moved to a new practice in Yarra Junction, Victoria.
In 1981 Gawler co-founded the Melbourne Cancer Support Group, a lifestyle-based self-help program for people with cancer. The 12-week program is based on Gawler's belief in his own recovery. The participants are taught the principles of diet, relaxation, meditation, imaging and pain management skills. Other sessions include techniques for developing emotional health, mind power, philosophy and the capacity to understand and integrate the possibility of death through cancer.
This program is documented in Gawler's first self-help book, You Can Conquer Cancer . In 1984, the Gawler Foundation, a non-profit charity organization, was founded. The Foundation performs self-help style-based self-help programs for people affected by cancer and multiple sclerosis, as well as meditation retreats, health and training programs and conferences for doctors and other health professionals.
In 1995, the Gawler Foundation publishes Inspiring People, a collection of personal experiences of cancer written by 50 survivors "against obstacles". In 2008 another collection, Surviving Cancer , was written by 28 cancer survivors and has attended the Gawler Foundation program. Launched by Chris O'Brien, former director of Sydney Cancer Center based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Lowenthal, who has long been a critic of Gawler's work involved in an hour's debate on ABC's Couchman TV show Lowenthal challenged Gawler to produce 50 of his best cancer recovery cases for review. Gawler approves the broadcast and welcomes "an opportunity for some serious research". The review has never happened, despite the fact that 50 cases were provided by the Gawler Foundation at the time. Lowenthal is reportedly unable to receive funding for research.
Gawler worked at the Gawler Foundation as a therapeutic director until 2009. He still contributed to several programs on a part-time basis.
Gawler has been a keynote speaker at many conferences, including the Royal College of General Practitioners' international conference "Happiness and Causes Causes". In 2009 he received the Winsome Constance Winsome Medal for his contribution to animal welfare.
Awards
In 1987, Gawler was awarded OAM for his contribution to society.
Posts
- You Can Conquer Cancer . Michelle Anderson Publishing, revised edition, 2001. ISBNÃ, 978-0-85572-320-0
- Peace of Mind . Michelle Anderson Publishing, revised edition. ISBN 978-0-89529-447-0
- Meditation, Pure & amp; Simple. Michelle Anderson Publishing, 1996. ISBNÃ, 978-0-85572-255-5
- Creative Power of Image . Hill of Content, 1997 (not printed) ISBN 978-0-85572-281-4
- Meditation, Deep Guide . Allen & amp; Unwin, 2010. ISBNÃ, 978-1-74237-093-4
- The Mind That Changed Everything: 48 creative meditation that will enrich your life , Brolga Publishing, 2011. ISBNÃ, 9781921596650
Personal life
In 1997, Gawler parted ways with his first wife, Grace Gawler. They divorced in 1999. In 2010, in response to an article in the Medical Journal of Australia on Gawler's cancer recovery, Grace Gawler denied some facts and timelines regarding his recovery. Gawler married Ruth Gawler (nà © Å © e Berlin), a medical doctor, in 2000. They have worked together since 2001.
Biography
The story of Gawler's life, Ian Gawler: The Dragon's Blessing, by Guy Allenby, was first published in 2008. The second edition was published in 2010.
References
External links
- The Gawler information website
- Gawler's Blog
- The Gawler Foundation Site
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