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Radical remission stories

My mum has been reading the book Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds by Dr Kelly A. Turner

The book explores stories of people who have achieved unexpected recoveries from terminal or advanced cancers. Dr Turner, who holds a PhD in oncology social work, analysed over 1,000 cases and identified nine key factors common among these survivors.

The nine factors are:

1. Radically changing your diet.

2. Taking control of your health.

3. Following your intuition.

4. Using herbs and supplements.

5. Releasing suppressed emotions.

6. Increasing positive emotions.

7. Embracing social support.

8. Deepening your spiritual connection.

9. Having a strong reason for living.

Overall, it’s not a bad book. However, it suggests limiting the consumption of meat, which is actually one of the commonalities in many radical remission stories. Dr Kelly argues that meat increases the risk of cancer, citing several studies to support this claim.

I question the accuracy and intent of such studies linking red meat consumption to cancer risk. The same scepticism applies to studies suggesting a connection between cholesterol and heart disease. I’m finding it difficult to convince my mum that this is all misleading.

What’s intriguing is the radical remission survivors who increased their intake of fruits and vegetables and reduced meat and dairy consumption which contradicts everything we have been doing.

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