30 - Living With a ‘One in a Million’ Cancer: Alli’s Story of Surgery, Healing & Self-Trust.

In this episode of Canna Curious, Kyla sits down with Alli Bannister, a mother, nurse practitioner, and survivor of an exceptionally rare form of appendix cancer. One so uncommon it affects only one in a million people.What began as unexplained pain, bloating and digestive changes quickly escalated into emergency surgery, a Christmas Day hospitalisation, and the devastating discovery that cancer had spread across nearly all of Alli’s abdominal organs. Within days, she was facing a radical treatment plan involving organ removal, aggressive surgery and hot chemotherapy. But Alli made a courageous choice to pause.This conversation explores what happens when someone refuses to rush their healing, chooses to listen to their body, and claims agency in a system driven by urgency and fear. Alli shares her decision to seek integrative treatment in Thailand, her experience with medical cannabis for pain and anxiety, the role of meditation and trauma healing, and how mindset became just as critical as medicine.In this episode, we explore:The early signs of Alli’s rare appendix cancer and why her symptoms were repeatedly dismissedThe moment she received her diagnosis and how it reshaped her identity The emotional and physical impact of emergency surgery and radical organ removalWhy Alli chose to pause instead of rushing into life-altering treatmentThe role of integrative and alternative therapies in her healing journeyHow CBD and THC supported her pain management, anxiety and sense of calmThe mind-body connection and the importance of meditation during traumaFinancial realities of alternative cancer treatment and systemic limitationsReclaiming agency within the medical systemHow healing trauma and emotional release became part of survivalAlli’s mission to support others walking a similar pathIf you want to know more about Alli or the power of hydrogen water you can find Alli here IG @alli.healingontheroadEmail: [email protected] Remission by Kelly A TurnerQuantam Healing by Deepak Chopra "Send us a message"Support the showConnect with Kyla de CliffordInstagram: @cannacuriousausTikTok: @cannacuriousauYouTube: @cannacuriousIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow, share, and leave a review - it helps the podcast reach more curious minds just like you.Sovereign Creator • https://sovereigncreator.ioDisclaimer:We are not doctors, and this is not medical advice. Everything shared here is based on our personal lived experiences and the stories of others. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or wellness routine.