My name is Allison, a 45-year-old single mother to two teenagers aged 13 and 16. In January 2023, I received the harrowing news: a stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis that had spread to my bones. Despite this, I strive to navigate life with intelligence, resilience, and courage. For 18 years, I served at our local health authority, a place where I had even volunteered during my teen years. The irony is not lost on me; from a healthcare worker, I’ve transitioned to becoming a patient, hoping not to meet my end in the same institution.
Before this diagnosis, cancer was a word I knew of but didn’t fully understand. However, my insatiable thirst for knowledge – evident from my continual pursuit of university courses and certifications – meant that I immediately delved deep into understanding the disease. My research led me to believe that the right blend of innovation and research could bring us closer to a solution. It’s not just about my survival; it’s about challenging conventions and proving that with determination, even formidable adversaries like cancer can be countered.
The traditional approach to cancer research, sustained over the last century, seems redundant. We’ve funneled billions into repetitive research models and yet, despite mapping the entire human genome, our grasp on cancer remains tenuous. If we want breakthroughs, we need to pivot our approach. That’s when I stumbled upon the Metabolic Theory of Cancer—a promising and evidence-based perspective. To understand this better, visit my ‘Somatic vs. Metabolic Theories’ page. Many reputed doctors and researchers have endorsed this theory through published, peer-reviewed studies spanning decades. But mainstream medicine’s reliance on gold-standard clinical trials has stymied the widespread acceptance of these findings. Implementing such trials for lifestyle and diet changes poses inherent challenges. Moreover, the significant financial backing needed for these trials is conspicuously absent, given the pharmaceutical giants’ lack of incentive.
So, here’s my resolve: I refuse to be a passive recipient of standard treatments, witnessing my own decline while my children watch helplessly. Instead, I choose action. My mission is not just to battle for my life, but to push for an overarching solution—for me, for my children, and for countless others facing similar diagnoses. My approach? To become a human case study, self-administering the most promising metabolic cancer treatments and documenting the journey. Will I succeed in finding a cure? Join me on my blog to discover the outcome and please donate to help cover the costs of this journey.