Hi Sweet Friends,
Although I may not talk about this topic as much as I did a decade ago, it’s still a subject that’s very important to me—surviving cancer. A few years ago, I learned about Dr. Kelly Turner, Ph.D.’s book, Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds. After reading it cover to cover, I couldn’t wait to do this interview and share Kelly’s research with you all. Today, her words still ring true. Time and time again, I meet and read emails from readers who say this interview has changed their lives.
Kelly has dedicated her career to what she calls “radical remission” (although, I think her work is so universal that it should be called Radical Remission and Prevention!). The research she gathered is not only empowering to those facing a cancer diagnosis, it’s a gift to anyone who wants to lead a healthy, long life.
Watch my interview with Dr. Kelly Turner above or download it here and listen on-the-go. Note: To download the mp3 file, right click (or Ctrl+Click on a Mac) on the link and “Save Link As” to save it to your computer.
After analyzing 1,000 cases and doing over 200 direct, in-depth interviews, Dr. Turner’s biggest takeaway has been that healing is possible at any time. I want to be clear that, like me, Dr. Turner is not against Western medicine. She believes that every situation is different and that everybody needs a different healing plan tailored to their needs.
When I read Kelly’s New York Times best-selling book, Radical Remission, I couldn’t believe how much it aligned with the diet and lifestyle I’ve been writing about and practicing personally for the past decade. It’s so refreshing and encouraging to see these things deeply researched and documented by someone like Kelly. During this interview, we covered three of the nine principles outlined in her book. Keep in mind that this is not a step-by-step plan for healing cancer. Rather, Kelly’s nine principles are the common threads she discovered while researching people who had experienced radical remission.
3 (of 9!) Principles of Radical Remission
1. Radically changing your diet
Find out what to add and what to remove—I couldn’t agree more! Hint: Hello, plants!
2. Taking herbs and supplements
There’s no one-size-fits-all supplement plan but during our interview, Kelly shares the top three kinds of supplements people with radical remission commonly take. Remember, it’s important to find an integrative oncologist, integrative doctor or certified nutritionist (who has an integrative approach and has worked with cancer patients) to determine your supplement plan. Check out these resources: Institute for Functional Medicine and Society of Integrative Oncology.
3. Deepening your spiritual practice
Learn about the phenomenal power a daily spiritual practice, whether it’s a walk in nature, meditation or prayer (whatever floats your boat!), can have on your DNA. You may find that mindfulness and spiritual connection have more influence over your health than you ever could have imagined.
I really hope this interview inspired you, whether you’re a patient or someone who just wants to feel better and prevent chronic disease.
Kelly was also one of my amazing guests for the first-ever Healing Cancer World Summit. Using the results from this event, I compiled a modern-day guide for prevention and recovery to help you in your cancer journey that you can find here.
Your turn: What came up for you after listening to this interview? What were your takeaways?
Peace & radical research,
Awesome interview, thank you!! I am definitely getting this book! It is important to keep hearing success stories and reinforcement that I am doing the right things!
I’ve read Kellys book–It is WONDERFUL. I don’t have the c word but have family members who do. I’e recommended her book to all and hope they take advantage of her wonderful words. Thanks
Thank you, Kris, for this amazing interview, and for introducing me to Dr. Turner and her work. I am so inspired, and can’t wait to read her book. It is SO great that she has done this type of research!! Yay!! 🙂
I have adeno carcinoma that spread from my colon to my liver. The Dr. removed 18 in. of colon then I received oxalyplatin and xeloda with evastin (chemo, know as full-fox) for four years (two years longer than anyone on the charts). The liver was well covered with large tumors that straddled the middle of the liver so surgery and radiation were out. The trick to surviving cancer is surviving chemo. Number one is attitude. Gratitude most powerful. Nutrition is very important. I met with a great nutritionist who was well informed and is also a consultant to Cancer Centers Of America. I also saw an holistic practitioner and an Osteopathic Doctor. Your video is so right on. Get good guidance on nutrition. Sugar is poison. Eating right for your blood type is a really good guide. Statistically, I am way past my expiration date. More to be grateful about. Also, getting all of your medicine people to talk to each other and understand how you are integrating them is beneficial for many reasons. Raises everybody’s awareness. Prayer works.
Thank you all for your wonderful feedback! And Kris, thank you for sharing this interview with your amazing community.
Most important, if any of you have a Radical Remission story to share with me for my ongoing research, please, please, please share it over at http://www.radicalremission.com/index.php/share . It will only take 10 minutes.
Wishing you all health and happiness,
Kelly Turner, PhD
(Author of Radical Remission)
I’m so empowered & excited by all of your comments. Thank you! If you have questions for Dr. Kelly Turner, hop on over to her website: http://www.drkellyturner.com
xo, kc
This is a beautiful interview, thank you so much for sharing it. Dr. Turner’s work is beyond valuable and so is all the work you do Kris! I’ve ordered the book and shared your link to my FB page.
Hi Kris, Thanks for the amazing interview. i loved it! I have over the last couple of years completely changed my diet (and my husbands) and am always interested in learning and implementing new ways to live a more happy and healthy life. Its incredible that until now no one has studied radical remission patients before. wow. The thing that stood out to me was the emotional/spiritual aspect. Now that i have basically conquered my diet, it might be time to tackle this area of my life 🙂 fun! i think ill be ordering her book too, sounds like an interesting read. thanks again
Thanks for sharing this message of hope. Having lost both parents and a sister very recently to cancer, plus having other siblings who have fought cancer, I sometimes feel like it cancer is a dark cloud hovering over me just waiting to attack. This interview really empowered me and reminded me that a cancer diagnosis is not the end, but just another battle to face in this life. Your emails, Kris, also provide that inspiration, as does your own life! Thanks again and God bless!
Kris
What a great interview. Thank you so much.
I am healthy but a lot of friends and family have been touched by cancer and I can’t believe how many people I know who have died fom it.
I am always trying to learn as much as I can about preventive measures wherever possible and I find your site very helpful.
I live in Nova Scotia, Canada and the cancer rate is high here. 1 in 3 people will get cancer. They are not sure why it is so high.
Thank you again for this informative interview.
Judy Hardiman
Hi
I’ve just had surgery for bowel cancer and am looking for some life style changes to help my recovery and to avoid a return of cancer in any of its forms.
Thanks for the Video – it has started me on my journey.
Geoff
Really love both of you ladies. As a fellow cancer survivor, it’s so important to understand that although there may not be a cure for every illness, we can always find healing.
Peace and love,
Leah Slags
my blog post reviewing Radical Remission (everyone, even peeps without cancer, should pick up this book, it’s rad): http://www.leahslags.com/2014/05/08/radicalremission/
Another wonderful bolster to keep on this crazy road of healing and wellness. Take away for me is that it is a journey and will take many forms because all healing takes time and is worth that time put in. Thank you Kris and Kelly.
Kris you continue to inform and inspire – just love your efforts and energy and heart. Thank you for caring for yourself and everyone else!
Hey!! this was great.. thank you for sharing..but i’m curious as to what the rest of the list was.. I would greatly appreciate it if you could share that list of 9 aside from the 3 that you have already listed.
Amazing and inspiring. Thank you for all of your dedicated research. The world needs more responsible professionals sharing this kind of information. I am going to meditate for 5 minutes right now while my babies are asleep. I want to be well and STAY well for them. Thank you.
I’m just in awe of you both.
So many people that you are helping.
The circle continues to widen!
Kris, I don’t know how to thank you enough! You keep it so simple and easy for us! That is what make me go ” I can do this” thank you, thank you, thank you!
I am sharing this with everyone I know. A close family friend has been taken off the liver transplant list because his cancer has spread. They are pretty much giving up and just making him “comfortable”. The talk about Ensure so hits home! That is what they were feeding him. That and a ton of meat for protein. I am sharing this with the family and anyone I can think of. Thank you! I hope this stays up forever!
After reading my comment, I realized how insensitive it sounded. I don’t have enough information on this friends treatment to have made any comments about it. I just know that conventional treatment is what was used. Please excuse my in insensitivity and I only hope that they can find some helpful information from this video.
On August 17th 2011 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer Adenoma non small cell that had metastasized to my brain with a tennis ball lesion in right frontal and parietal area, plus 3 other lesions. Prior to being diagnosed I had Lyme Disease and was treated with antibiotics. I was told I had about a year to live, with or without treatment. The June before diagnosis I completed a Health Coaching Course given by Intergrative Nutrition with Dr. Joshua Rosenthal. I had been eating healthy, using Shakeology drinks with probiotics and other nutrients. I had Sterotactic Radiation on the lesions in my brain and 8 months of Chemo until I decided to stop. I started using Chaga Mushrooms and Wild Turkey Tail and a green drink everyday. Nothing with preservatives or prepared. My lung lesions have been stable for 2 1/2 years and I have had some swelling in my brain after radiation but that has remained stable for 2 years. I have always had a strong spiritual practice, yoga, mediation and apparition of nature. There is much more to my story and my Oncologists think I am a miracle. I know in my heart that it is paying attention to my body and the ability to heal oneself. I will definitely get Dr. Turners book. I have had Kris Carr Books since I was diagnosed!!!