Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds

by Kelly A. Turner PhD

Overview

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER—Discover the nine factors that can lead to a spontaneous remission from cancer—even after conventional medicine has failed

While getting her Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkley, Dr. Kelly A. Turner, a researcher, lecturer, and counselor in integrative oncology, was shocked to discover that no one was studying episodes of radical (or unexpected) remission—when people recover against all odds without the help of conventional medicine, or after conventional medicine has failed and alternative methods of healing are implemented.

She was so fascinated by this kind of remission that she embarked on a ten-month trip around the world, traveling to ten different countries to interview fifty holistic healers and twenty radical remission cancer survivors about their healing practices and techniques. Her research continued by interviewing over 100 Radical Remission survivors and studying over 1,000 of these cases. Her evidence presents nine common themes that she believes may help even terminal patients turn their lives around.

These life-altering themes surround:

·      Embracing changes in your diet to reclaim control of your health, including the use of herbs and supplements

·      Learning to tune in to your intuition for emotional regulation, expression, and mental clarity

·      Instinctively increasing positive emotions and uncovering the healing power of community and social support systems

·      Deepening your spiritual connection to find the deepest meaning of your life—one unequivocally worth fighting for

These diverse and mesmerizing stories prove that even when medical systems tell us there is nothing left to do, there is still a beacon of hope out there. Racial Remission compassionately guides readers through an actionable system to attaining the seemingly impossible: a healthy, healing future and an unstoppable human spirit.

“A personal and deeply moving exploration of the power of the human spirit and innate wisdom of the body to overcome catastrophic illness.”—Andrew Weil, M.D.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062268747
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	09/15/2015
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Dr. Kelly A. Turner is a researcher, lecturer, and consultant in the field of integrative oncology. Her specialized research focus is the Radical Remission of cancer, which is a remission that occurs either in the absence of conventional medicine or after conventional medicine has failed. Dr. Turner has a B.A. from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

1 Radically Changing Your Diet 13

2 Taking Control of Your Health 45

3 Following Your Intuition 75

4 Using Herbs and Supplements 105

5 Releasing Suppressed Emotions 133

6 Increasing Positive Emotions 165

7 Embracing Social Support 193

8 Deepening Your Spiritual Connection 217

9 Having Strong Reasons for Living 255

Conclusion 279

Acknowledgments 287

Further Reading 291

Notes 293

Index 307

About the Author 313

Editorial Reviews

An important book for all cancer patients. Radical Remission is filled with hope, science and possibilities. — Kris Carr, New York Times bestselling author

Never before has anyone with Dr. Turner’s credentials dared to research the million dollar question: why do some patients get better from seemingly “incurable” illnesses? Dr. Turner has uncovered the holy grail those who want to optimize their chances for cure have been seeking. Bravo, Dr. Turner! — Lissa Rankin, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Mind Over Medicine & host of the National Public Television special Heal Yourself: Mind Over Medicine

This book is filled with important information for everyone, whether struggling with cancer or not. She is giving the world a gift at such an important time as so many are feeling like they can’t take their lives into their own hands. Kelly empowers us all to do exactly that. — Colleen Saidman, cofounder and codirector of Yoga Shanti

Kelly Turner delivers the message people addressing cancer — or seeking to prevent it — need to hear. Turner’s book gives you the support you need — from science, tradition, and common sense — to make powerful lifestyle changes that will tip the scales in your favor. — Pamela Miles

“Radical Remission is a treasure trove of BIG TRUTH about the incredible healing power available to each and every one of us!” — Christiane Northrup, M.D., ob/gyn physician and author of the ,New York Times bestsellers Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause

“Radical Remission shows how we can shift the odds of remission in our favor. What I like most about this book is balance. Turner does not ask anyone to abandon conventional therapy, but instructs us on how to add healing factors that are often overlooked.” — Larry Dossey, MD, author of One Mind: How Our Individual Mind Is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why It Matters

Radical Remission is a personal and deeply moving exploration of the power of the human spirit and innate wisdom of the body to overcome catastrophic illness. Persons with cancer and their families and friends will find it especially helpful. — Andrew Weil, M.D.

Kelly Turner is studying phenomena that is the very research and story sharing that will step us forward into solving the cancer plague. Kelly Turner writes as an accomplished scientist and as a compassionate human being to inspire us to question deeply the roots of our illnesses. — Rodney Yee, author of Moving Toward Balance

From the Publisher

Radical Remission is a personal and deeply moving exploration of the power of the human spirit and innate wisdom of the body to overcome catastrophic illness. Persons with cancer and their families and friends will find it especially helpful.

Andrew Weil

Radical Remission shows how we can shift the odds of remission in our favor. What I like most about this book is balance. Turner does not ask anyone to abandon conventional therapy, but instructs us on how to add healing factors that are often overlooked.

Larry Dossey

An important book for all cancer patients. Radical Remission is filled with hope, science and possibilities.

Kris Carr

Kelly Turner delivers the message people addressing cancer — or seeking to prevent it — need to hear. Turner’s book gives you the support you need — from science, tradition, and common sense — to make powerful lifestyle changes that will tip the scales in your favor.

Pamela Miles

Kelly Turner is studying phenomena that is the very research and story sharing that will step us forward into solving the cancer plague. Kelly Turner writes as an accomplished scientist and as a compassionate human being to inspire us to question deeply the roots of our illnesses.

Rodney Yee

Radical Remission is a treasure trove of BIG TRUTH about the incredible healing power available to each and every one of us!

Christiane Northrup

This book is filled with important information for everyone, whether struggling with cancer or not. She is giving the world a gift at such an important time as so many are feeling like they can’t take their lives into their own hands. Kelly empowers us all to do exactly that.

Colleen Saidman

Never before has anyone with Dr. Turner’s credentials dared to research the million dollar question: why do some patients get better from seemingly “incurable” illnesses? Dr. Turner has uncovered the holy grail those who want to optimize their chances for cure have been seeking. Bravo, Dr. Turner!

Lissa Rankin