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In Part 2 with Robin Swan of Swan Apothecary, we talk about how to safely navigate the unregulated cannabis market, avoid scams targeting vulnerable patients, and verify lab-tested products, alongside powerful stories of how cannabis has supported cancer patients and helped reduce the side effects of treatment.
After five trips to rehab, Mary Ellen Lorello from New Jersey finally broke free from opiate addiction—not through more pharmaceuticals, but by restoring balance to her endocannabinoid system. A 40-year cannabis consumer, cancer survivor, and educator, Mary Ellen shares how cannabis helped her heal, avoid relapse during five surgeries over the past 12 years, and reclaim her health.
In November 2023, Brenton Crow of Alberta, Canada was diagnosed with Stage 3B rectal cancer, a diagnosis that shook the foundations of his world. Refusing to accept a one-size-fits-all approach, Brenton dove into a variety of alternative health protocols in hopes of beating cancer naturally. Using high dose cannabis oil suppositories along with conventional treatments he is now cancer free.
After being checked for a persistent cough, it was revealed that she had a 14.5 centimeter (6 inch) tumor in her chest. After several chemotherapy sessions, Kelly Doering of Colorado felt the chemo was doing more damage than the cancer, so she relied exclusively on cannabis for her treatment and now is cancer free. Kelly has written a book about her journey entitled: Rocky Mountain High Priestess.
Last summer, Susan Skarbek of Vancouver, Washington was told she had stage 4 anal canal cancer with the tumor hitting her rectum and invading her vagina and two lymph nodes. She did one round of chemotherapy but refused to continue because of the side effects. She did numerous rounds of proton radiation but was told she faced radical surgeries if it didn’t clear up. However, when she began using cannabis oil, and had a checkup a few weeks ago, doctors were shocked that her original tumor was gone.
She had been battling cancer for many years but it has now spread throughout her body and 58 year old Berns Bedard of Ontario, Canada candidly admits she has come to the end of her life. Over the years, she has had 90% of her stomach removed, 75% of her liver, along with removal of her gallbladder, but the cancer has spread to her vital organs. Her only life regret is not keeping on a cannabis maintenance dose. This is an emotional interview with an exceptionally brave woman.
In the summer of 2022, Luke Goodwin of the UK was driving his wife to work when he began experiencing a severe pain in his side and had to pull over and call for an ambulance, which didn’t arrive for 8 hours. When he did make it to hospital he was originally diagnosed with kidney stones but, after tests were performed, he was told he had leiomyosarcoma—a rare type of cancer that grows in the smooth muscles. Doctors gave him 12 months to live. However, his use of cannabis oil is shrinking his tumors and he’s winning his battle with the disease.
Nigel Yancey from Atlanta, Georgia has been taking cannabis oil for only two months to deal with his testicular cancer that spread to his lymph nodes. Along with dietary changes, and the use of cannabis suppositories, a recent scan showed that the lymph node tumors are shrinking. As an added benefit, he has lost 50 pounds! Listen to Nigel and his wife Marina share their inspirational story.
When Chico Ryder from California was 10 years old he was diagnosed with a tumor in his throat that wrapped around his carotid artery. It’s a deadly soft tissue cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma. Surgery was not an option so he underwent chemo and radiation which left him in a wheelchair with his life draining out of him. His mother researched cannabis and started him on cannabis oil and he responded positively almost immediately. Today, at 21, he has been cancer free for 10 years and is pursuing a career in cannabis. Chico and his mother, Angela Smith, tell his amazing story.
Dina had surgery after being diagnosed with neck cancer but she later developed pancreatitis and her health was failing until she started using cannabis oil. It was at that point that she started to regain her spirit and vitality and now celebrates 7 years being cancer free. We first interviewed Dina 6 years ago and in this episode she updates us on her experience of the healing properties of cannabis.
