As far as cancer goes, Alexandra McCarthy has always considered herself to be a student. She has leaned in the direction of a natural approach in her life. When she was told in 2018, she had cancer, she immediately started searching for natural remedies to heal it. It's been four years of a long journey of doing lots of research, self-experimentation, personal healing, and success.
- 02:04: I didn't have symptoms of cancer.
- 04:53: She only talks about lifestyle changes and diet.
- 07:09: Did you see anything change with your skin?
- 09:54: I reached out to Gerson Institute.
- 12:54: I bring raw dishes with me because it's a lot of fun.
- 16:06: Are you doing any kind of follow-up care with any doctor?
- 18:02: Did that surprise you?
- 19:59: I finally decided to go with Cancer Institute in Seattle.
- 22:38: I started taking my protocol immediately.
- 24:56: What did you do to work on your mental health?
- 27:22: I did question whether I should go conventional.
- 29:37: I used to hyperventilate as a teenager.
- 32:54: I even got a full-time job at that time.
- 34:25: I was tired of being a single mother.
- 37:05: What's one thing you wish you had known at the beginning?
- 37:50: Thriver Rapid Fire Questions.
- 38:39: Aside from Cancer U, what's one resource you would recommend for cancer patients and caregivers?
Resources
- The Truth About Cancer
- Siberian Polyprenols
- Alexandra on LinkedIn
- Email Alexandra
- Call Alexandra +1 206.483-3484
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