Episode 9: Beyond Tradition: A Pancreatic Cancer Survivor's pH Story

Shelley opens the episode with a powerful metaphor about the value of taking the "scenic route" instead of the familiar road—a theme that sets the stage for a conversation that challenges conventional thinking.After an update on Breathe Inc.'s new fundraiser to save a client's home from foreclosure, the Shelley and Shelly welcome guest Jeff (MyCancerCareStory.com). Jeff shares his truly remarkable and unconventional health journey. In 2019, after surviving heart attacks, diabetes, and obesity, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. When traditional chemotherapy failed and his tumor doubled in size, he took matters into his own hands.Jeff details his personal research into pH balancing and his decision to use a bicarbonate mixture—including simple baking soda—to "hammer" his body's acidity. He claims that after six weeks, his scans showed the cancer was gone.The group engages in a critical discussion about being your own advocate, the reasons "simple" solutions aren't scientifically funded, and the hard choices patients face. As an oncology nurse, Shelley provides a unique perspective, noting that patients sign consent forms full of risks and unknowns for traditional treatments, just as they take a chance on alternative paths. This is a must-listen episode about one man's story and the power of looking beyond the expected.