Episode 490: Given One Year to Live She Beat Stage 4 Breast Cancer Using Cannabis Oil and Holistic Healing

Purpose of the episode: Ian Jessop interviews Slavka Geary, a UK-based stage 4 HER2-positive breast cancer patient now in remission, about her use of natural therapies and cannabis oil alongside partial conventional treatment. 00:37 Originally diagnosed at stage 2 in 2021, Slavka was restaged to stage 4 metastatic after a CT scan found cancer spread to her lungs within six months, with doctors giving her one year to live without chemotherapy. 02:55 Skepticism toward chemotherapy was shaped by witnessing relatives and friends decline rapidly after conventional treatment, leading Slavka to question whether treatment accelerated their deaths. 04:25 Initial natural therapies, including those recommended by a naturopathic doctor, were deemed insufficient against the fast-growing HER2-positive subtype; cannabis oil was not initially pursued due to UK legal stigma. 05:01 Introduction to cannabis oil came through a church acquaintance, Joshua, who was battling brain cancer; oil was sourced from Czech Republic, but reached Joshua too late—two weeks before his death. 06:14 After Joshua's passing, his wife offered Slavka the remaining oil; she began using it and found it effective, with her stage 4 lung metastases remaining stable and later reducing in size over two years without conventional treatment. 09:49 Cannabis oil is taken as a nightly maintenance dose of 4 drops (1:1 ratio), down from 8 drops during active treatment; earlier protocol also included daily suppositories, which aided sleep, relaxation, and pain relief post-surgery. 10:55 Slavka voluntarily stopped the palliative chemotherapy drug Enhertu (prescribed for life) after seven months, citing severe side effects including acute diarrhea, hospitalization, and feeling mentally and physically suppressed even at a reduced 60% dose. 13:16 Residual effects post-treatment include neuropathy in the left arm and hand, linked to lymph node removal and mastectomy; fatigue persists, though Slavka returned to work after stopping chemotherapy to regain quality of life. 17:09 Hyperbaric oxygen chamber sessions were used alongside cannabis oil during chemotherapy; the combination likely mitigated the severity of side effects, as Slavka appeared visibly unwell during sessions shortly after chemo doses. 18:48 Dietary changes included two years on a modified Gerson protocol—primarily vegan with weekly white fish or organic yogurt, daily fresh juicing, and one coffee enema per day; diet has since returned to a balanced, vegetable-rich normal diet. 24:02 Mind-body connection was identified as central to recovery; Slavka emphasized that fear-inducing prognoses from doctors can negatively impact healing by triggering a cycle of anxiety that affects physical health. 27:22 Cancer diagnosis fundamentally altered Slavka's worldview and emotional life; persistent background anxiety about recurrence and social isolation from non-cancer peers are ongoing psychological realities. 30:59 Most recent scan showed lung metastases have reduced in size compared to the prior scan, with no conventional treatment since September 2024—only nightly cannabis oil and natural remedies. 33:19 Slavka now informally supports one to two people per week affected by cancer, sharing her personal experience with natural remedies while being careful not to prescribe, focusing on emotional reassurance. 34:03 Connect with Cannabis Health RadioVisit us at CannabisHealthRadio.comExplore products and resources from Swan ApothecaryFollow Cannabis Health Radio on Facebook and InstagramImportant DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed by guests on Cannabis Health Radio (CHR) are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of CHR, its hosts, producers, affiliates, or sponsors. CHR is not responsible for statements or opinions expressed by its guests.Nothing presented in this episode constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a recommendation regarding what you should do. This content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your health, medical conditions, medications, or treatment decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.