I was born with the preternatural ability to find a silver lining in almost every situation. For instance, my mom and dad died when I was young, which is sad, but the silver lining is my husband doesn't have to deal with in-laws. Or I was laid off on my 30th birthday....

Photo credit: bigstock.com/Melica73 My friend and colleague, Donald I. Abrams, MD has been practicing hematology and oncology for over 35 years. Abrams is a noted integrative oncologist, and acclaimed expert and go-to media darling for all things cannabis for cancer...

My cancer was deemed “incurable” by modern oncology in February, 2016. I had recurrent cervical cancer and it has a 20% survival rate. My oncology team has since admitted they didn’t think I would be in that survival group. I stubbornly refused to believe my...

In 2013, Justine was diagnosed at the age of 45 with an aggressive Stage 3 colon cancer, which had metastasized to her ovary, small intestine, and lymph nodes. Here is her story in her own words: Following the death of my father to colon cancer, I was very reluctant...

Treatment or quality of life; are they mutually exclusive? We each have choices when it comes to managing a cancer diagnosis and exploring paths to survival. Treatment approaches may include conventional care, an integrative oncology approach, alternative medicine,...

In 2015 Gary's life was rocked by a cancer diagnosis, stage 2 kidney cancer with a branching tumor. As the doctors told him his expiration date, he made the decision to live. Here is his story in his own words: "The diagnosis was made here in the U.S. from blood,...

Tracy learning to lean on dear friends during chemotherapy. Aug 2016. When I was sick with incurable cancer, the hardest part of healing was learning to lean on others. Suddenly, the skill that got me into and through college, helped me create a life in New York City...

In 1999 Jane was diagnosed with cervical cancer and then developed leukemia in 2003. By starving her cancer, she has been cancer-free for over a decade. Here is her story in her own words: Diagnosed with secondary cervical cancer in 1999, I managed to keep it at bay...

We are hearing a lot about cancer immunotherapy these days. Though modern approaches and technology are now helping to revolutionize cancer care, this specialized field dates back over a century. What decision-making power do we hold to influence an immune-therapeutic...

In 2013, Dick received a diagnosis that forever changed the trajectory of his life. Through holistic lifestyle changes he experienced a radical remission and is now a Health Warrior sharing his experience and knowledge with others. Here is his story in his own words:...

When I was knee-deep in chemotherapy muckiness, my best friend, a nurse, came to care for me. She knew my chance of survival was slim because she had consulted all the members of the gynecologic oncology team at her teaching hospital.  She knew she could help me and...

In 2014, Patricia had already experienced losing someone to cancer. So when her diagnosis came she knew there was a better way to heal. Here's her story in her own words: "Following a beautiful trekking holiday in Peru in May 2014 I was diagnosed with breast cancer....

Integrative oncologist and n of 1 co-author Dawn Lemanne, MD, MPH, and I were recognized at the 58th Annual Conference of the American College of Nutrition in Alexandria, Virginia. The conference theme was Disrupting Cancer: The Role of Personalized Nutrition. I was...

In 2004 Yaron Butterfield was first diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) and in 2005 his tumor recurred. Despite the recurrence, Yaron has now been cancer free since 2006! Here is his story in his own words: My name is Yaron Butterfield. I'm from North...

"She needs to sort out her priorities." - Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone At the start of last summer, I celebrated surviving my expiration date. I was suddenly the cancer girl that lived. I was off chemotherapy and I appeared to be thriving. But...

In 2011, Marcia was diagnosed with breast cancer. After trying the recommended surgery and chemotherapy, her cancer unfortunately recurred a year later, and she was now facing stage 4 breast cancer. At this point, she decided to combine the best of conventional and...

It was in 2010 when Diane heard these words, “You have terminal, secondary breast cancer, metastasized in your lungs, a life expectancy of 12 months, zero percent chance of 18 months +, go home and put your affairs in order” Seriously my life contract is not with this...

I spend more time at the gym and exercising than just about anyone I know. I’ve been working out for years — and became more dedicated after being diagnosed with cancer in 1991. It’s a bit embarrassing, but let me come clean: I have zero athletic ability Outside of...