Cancer Free Since 2013 – Featured Healing Story
At the age of 54, Caryn Murray was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer after she noticed signs of something being "off." In pursuit of answers, Caryn went on a healing journey of combining conventional medical treatments with holistic healing. She is now cancer-free...
Cancer-Free Since 2011 – Featured Healing Story
In July, 2009, Heidi was diagnosed with stage 4, endometrial sarcoma, with the most aggressive type of cells. During the next two years, she had 42 days of chemotherapy infusions and three major surgeries. Nevertheless, the relentless cancer kept coming back. After...
A Holiday Experiment in Giving – A Guest Blog by Tracy White
Every year I set a holiday gift spending budget. Every year, I blow through that budget as I find this gift and that gift that seems just perfect for the recipient. Likewise, every year, me and my family “ooh and aah” at all the wonderful gifts that are given to us....
Fall and the Cancer Patient: A Silver Lining Love Story – A Guest Blog by Tracy White
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....
Cancer, Weed, CBD and Me – A Guest Post by Glenn Sabin
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...
Having the Courage to Heal – A Guest Blog by Tracy White
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...
Cancer-Free Since 2016 – Featured Healing Story
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...
When Cancer ‘Care’ Can Hasten Death – A Guest Blog by Glenn Sabin
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,...
Cancer Free Since 2015 – Featured Healing Story
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,...
Learning to Lean on Others in a Cancer Journey – Guest Blog by Tracy White
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...
Cancer-Free Since 2004 – Featured Healing Story
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...
The Original Cancer Immunotherapy: Modifying Our Behavior – A Guest Blog by Glenn Sabin
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...
Cancer-Free Since 2015 – Featured Healing Story
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 You Get Cancer, Everyone You Know “Gets Cancer” – Guest Blog by Tracy White
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...
Cancer-Free Since 2016 – Featured Healing Story
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....
Cancer and Nutrition Science: What I Eat – A Guest Blog by Glenn Sabin
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...
Cancer Free Since 2006 – Featured Healing Story
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...
Sorting Out Summer Priorities – A Guest Blog by Tracy White
"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...