Hope Never Dies

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Many Paths to Wellness – 2023 CAM for Cancer Conference

January 31, 2023 by Rick Shapiro Leave a Comment

2023 CAN ConferenceThe Annie Appleseed Project was founded in 2000 by Ann Fonfa, a 25 year breast cancer survivor and warrior, whose journey was chronicled in Hope Never Dies.

The goal was to bring complementary and alternative therapies to the mainstream, while also  serving as a place where all ideas are scrutinized.

From its inception, the Annie Appleseed Project sought to …

  • Challenge the existing treatment paradigm
  • Question the existing research methods and subjects
  • Propose new directions for both, ending with true Integrative Oncology

The first Annie Appleseed Conference took place in 2005.

2023 Conference: CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) for Cancer

The theme of this year’s conference is Many Paths to Wellness.  A robust agenda includes presentations from medical doctors, PhDs, researchers, experts, Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) and practitioners, as well as survivors, including Ann Fonfa herself.

Many Paths to Wellness

Within this year’s packed agenda are the following renowned speakers and their topics:

  • Keith Block, MD: Known to many as the patriarch of Integrative Cancer Medicine, Dr. Block will discuss Cancer Recovery: Importance of Overcoming a Disrupted Terrain
  • Kelly Turner, PhD: Kelly will share a documentary screening of Personalizing Herbal Supplements
  • Charles Bens, PhD: A topic sure to resonate with all attendees, Dr. Bens will discuss Optimizing Cancer Prevention and Recovery
  • Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS will examine The Survival Paradox: Targeting the Root Cause of Cancer and Chronic Diseases

Conference Details, Registration & Logistics

15th Annual Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Cancer Therapies Conference

Feb 23-25, 2023 in West Palm Beach, FL

The conference begins on Thursday, February 23 at 2PM (arrive a bit early to pick up badge and giveaway bag). The conference ends Saturday, February 25 at 5PM.

  • Full Conference – Up to 13 hours CEU’s (Continuing Education Credits) or CNE’s
  • One day (Thursday, Friday or Saturday) or two day registrations are also available
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Background and history – Annie Appleseed Project

The Annie Appleseed Project hosts a yearly CAM Conference for Cancer: Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Cancer Therapies. It is an opportunity for practitioners and laypeople to learn more about options in the treatment of cancer. Each year, speakers report on developments and changes in the world of cancer.

The Annie Appleseed Project offers information, survival strategies and support for individuals dealing with cancer, including …

  • Nutrition
  • Mind/Body
  • Detoxification
  • Dietary supplements
  • Physical activity/exercise
  • Natural therapies/substances
  • Lifestyle issues

I look forward to seeing you at the CAM for Cancer conference!

Filed Under: Botanicals, Cancer Free, Nutrition, Terminal Diagnosis Tagged With: alternative, complementary, detoxification, integrative, mind/body, natural therapies

Finding Your Best Anti-Cancer Nutrition Plan

April 8, 2021 by Rick Shapiro Leave a Comment

Finding Your Best Anti-Cancer Nutrition Plan Hope Never Dies BlogAnti-Cancer Nutrition

Dr. Jeanne Wallace, Ph.D., C.N.C. is widely regarded as a prominent international expert in nutritional oncology. She is the founder and director of Nutritional Solutions, which provides cancer patients across the U.S. and abroad evidence-based dietary, nutritional and botanical support and cancer consulting services, to complement conventional care.

“Cancer cells do not exist in isolation; they are influenced by the environment within the body.”

– Dr. Jeanne Wallace, Ph.D, C.N.C.

Dr. Wallace is deeply involved in cutting-edge translational research, providing innovative cancer nutrition guidance to people with cancer, their families, oncologists, naturopaths and others. She, and her colleague, Michelle Gerencser, M.S., have served thousands of clients around the world, consulting by phone and Skype.

The deeply-focused efforts of Dr. Wallace and Michelle Gerencser are grounded in the evolving understanding of the interrelationship between nutritional and metabolic factors, and the hallmark characteristics of cancer cells.

Harness the Oncometabolic Advantage

Dr. Wallace states, “Cancer cells do not exist in isolation; they are influenced by the environment within the body. Our goal is to teach our clients dietary and lifestyle strategies to modulate this environment, so that it is a less favorable host for tumor growth and progression. This approach is particularly well suited as a complement to conventional medical treatments for cancer, and allows our clients to optimize their care by integrating the best of both worlds.”

I am pleased to share a five-minute video that explains Dr. Wallace’s approach to finding the best anti-cancer diet and nutrition plan for you. Take the time to review this very informative presentation.

Read my in-depth interview with Jeanne Wallace in my book, Hope Never Dies.

But the book

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Dangerous Words – “You Are Cancer Free”

March 27, 2017 by Rick Shapiro Leave a Comment

Dangerous Words – “You Are Cancer Free” Hope Never Dies

“You Are in Remission.” “You are Cancer Free.” Let’s explore.

“You Are in Remission.” “You are Cancer Free.” 

These seem to be wonderful, comforting words, spoken by our trusted cancer doctors. They tell us that their diagnostic tools cannot see or detect the presence of any cancer cells or tumor(s). Sometimes they will utter these words after a patient is 5 years into remission, hoping the cancer will not recur again.

This provides patients with some form of “peace of mind” regarding the stress, high anxiety, and fears they may harbor about a cancer recurrence. The doctor may say words like: Go home and enjoy your life; do whatever you want … 

BUT – COMPLACENCY allows or permits old habits to become part of our daily routine, once again. Patients may erroneously perceive they are now healthy and out of the danger zone. Is it a good decision to go back to old habits and routines?  Is it possible that the old habits were part of the reason why cancer reared its ugly head in the first place?   

Cancer Causes

In general, it is surmised that hereditary factors cause only 5% to 15% of cancer. Conversely, 85% to 95% of cancer is caused by other factors. It is assumed that these factors emanate from various carcinogens and sources, including, but not limited to: exposure to environmental toxins (and chemicals in the food supply and environment) which number in the thousands, smoking, exposure to the sun, alcohol, the ingestion of harmful, factory processed food products (i.e., poor dietary choices and poor nutrition), a sedentary lifestyle, high stress toxic relationships, a deficiency in important nutrients, and other related reasons. Lifestyle factors, many of our old habits developed over time can create a “permissive” (versus an inhospitable) environment for cancer.

After your body has become compromised due to a cancer issue, it is critical that you attempt to correct the imbalances and remove the “root causes” that may have engendered the cancer in the first place. Moderation, in general, is recognized as a sensible concept, but once you have been afflicted with a cancer issue, a compromised immune system, a disease whereby there may be undetectable but life-threatening micro-metastases in your body, moderation is no longer a wise option. It is time to make SERIOUS TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGES to enhance the probability that you will not experience a dangerous cancer recurrence, which may cause more severe health problems in the future. In other words, change the old habits.

I have heard of concepts and food products that advertise as – sugar-free, gluten free, caffeine free, dairy free, even Pepsi free, where I assume the manufacturers of these products can remove certain ingredients or produce products without the inclusion of these ingredients. They can assure us that the product is actually “free” of certain substances, BUT, can the doctor really say YOU ARE CANCER FREE??

Perhaps your doctor has said your status is NED, also known as “no evidence of disease”, however, NED is not tantamount to “cancer free”. Think about it – If we are truly free from cancer, why does the oncologist tell you to come back for scans and tests every 3 or 6 months? Does he (or she) think cancer may be lurking in hidden places within your body? Does he think it might come back?

As we all know, there is much recurrent disease regarding all tumor types that come back even after the magical 5-year mark. Honestly, there is no magical line in the sand, no prohibitive time frame, when cancer cannot rear its ugly head once again. My point? Make intelligent, health-enhancing, transformational changes in your life.

I urge you to implement (or seek expert advice to help you implement) focused cancer strategies to change your health regarding: dietary/nutrition strategies, exercise regimens, mind-body therapies, evidence-based supplementation, social support, and other on-going treatments and strategies, to enhance, strengthen and build your immune system and health, every day. Essentially, formulate (or seek expert advice regarding) a remission maintenance program.

I strongly encourage you to become proactive with daily healthy routines that are progressive and not regressive, to revitalize your health, so that this insidious unwelcome intruder does not come back for a return visit.

Have a Wonderful Healthy Day and Keep the Hope!

Rick Shapiro, Author 

 

 

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