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...

I just celebrated the one year anniversary of my expiration day—the day conventional medicine predicted I would prematurely die from recurrent cervical cancer. I was given fifteen months to live when I was diagnosed in Feb 2016. That meant I needed to have my affairs...

In 2015, Marcus was diagnosed with Stage IV lymphoma. Marcus started with chemo, but then decided to opt out and use only naturopathic treatments. Today, he has no evidence of disease. This is his story in his own words: “I was taken to the hospital by neighbors - I...

Kathy, a mother to two young girls, was diagnosed in 2005 with stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer. After receiving two devastating diagnoses – stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer and a high-grade cancerous tumor in her head and neck – she refused to accept the...

You may have heard the Dalai Lama’s response when asked what surprised him most about Humanity. “Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does...

It's a cloudy Sunday at the end of April. It's chilly, not oddly cold like it has been nor warm like it should be in spring. But it's comfortable outside with a jacket. I remind my family I'm going to the Botanical Garden after church. I remind them there are...

In January 2015, Andrea was diagnosed with clear cell ovarian carcinoma. She refused chemotherapy and decided instead to fast and make radical diet changes. Andrea then went to the inpatient clinic, Klinik Marinus in Brannenburg, Germany. Andrea now shows no evidence...

Ella began to feel ill and lost weight in 2013. She thought it was an ulcer due to huge amounts of stress. She went for an ultrasound and found a lump the size of a tennis ball on her colon. It was cut out and tested positive for colon cancer stage 1. She refused...

After being diagnosed in 1966 with Multiple Sclerosis, Mary decided to look for non-traditional forms of treatment. After increasing positive emotions, listening to her intuition, and seeking creativity daily, her neurologists could find no trace of scarring or MS....