Radical Remission Online Course & Harvard Study

[hurricaneheather]

Kelly Turner, Ph.D. published Radical Remission in 2014. she now offers a self-paced Radical Remission Online Course, which goes in-depth with videos, worksheets, and practices for one's own personal healing journey: radicalremissioncourse.com

further, researchers at Harvard have launched a pilot study. they are very close to reaching the 200 participants needed for the RRMI pilot study. to learn more about the study and about how one can participate: radicalremissionfoundation.org

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hctrojan -

Very, very interesting...Thanks so much for sharing!

I've heard/read lots about Radical Remission from this community and I don't know why, but I just tend to be reluctant to "click-thru", "buy", whatever...I know it's irrational which was really brought home to me recently when I finally downloaded Bestbird's book, "The Insider's Guide to Metastatic Breast Cancer". I learned so much from it, after feeling pretty self-satisfied with what I had learned previously on my own, that I've realized that I need to keep an open mind and always explore new information...

...Soooo, I'm buying the book! In advance of possibly signing up for the $245(!) online course..I mean, we're talking about life vs. death here, what's a few hours/few dollars?

I have sort of meandered into most of the Radical Remission tenets...I'm vegan, eat virtually no processed foods, exercise (this is apparently a more recently added 10th tenet...and new to me, too!), I definitely think positive thoughts, let emotions flow pretty freely out (recipient beware!!) and in, am spiritual in an odd way, etc., so I was initially inclined toward arrogance, like "I've got this covered" but I learned from my experience with Bestbird's book that when I think I know enough, I'm almost certainly wrong!

So, again, thank you for sharing! I'll read it tonight (assuming it's in Apple Books) and possibly sign up for the course afterwards!

p.s. I also sent the info to my sis, who I think might qualify as "in" radical remission...MBC, TN, currently NED, 5.5 years post-dx. I think it'd be great for her to be in the Harvard study, but the price of admission apparently is $245 for the course first!! She also follows most of the tenets...again, by happenstance, never read the book...

Best wishes,

Lynn

[hurricaneheather in reply to Hidden]

thank you for sharing. i concur about being reluctant to purchase 'stuff.' i was reluctant to post, and then thought this might be of interest to someone, as i have seen many posts about integrative care. i'm particular about the information i read and share; i respect each persons' choices to accept or reject (the) information. i read the book post mets dx and reread it, as needed. i was drawn to the book, as i was already incorporating the nine key factors in life and wanted to read (identify) similarities and differences; yes, now ten, due to additional research. i was most interested in the case studies in each chapter. additionally, i liked reading the research, also. a perpetual student, research nerd, and participant in research, i signed up; one does not need to be considered in "radical remission" to participate in the course or research study. i do not like being limited by costs, especially when it relates to health and wellness. i know there are a limited amount of 'scholarships' for the course, via the Harvard team; send them an email. it makes the heart happy to read about your sister. i have not heard about Bestbird's book and will look in to it. be well. heather

[Hidden in reply to hurricaneheather]

Thanks, Heather -

Here's a link to info re: the book by Bestbird (her "handle" on this site; real name = Anne Loeser):

insidersguidembc.com/

If you wish to, you can download a free pdf at the bottom of the order page. I think it's very generous of her to offer it at no cost, so to repay just a little, I wrote a review on Amazon.

Take care,

Lynn

[13plus]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve heard lots of good comments about this book but never read it. To be honest, I used to be all about keeping up with the latest cancer news and developments but ever since my mets dx I am reluctant to keep reading about cancer.

I should. This is a good prompt. Does she support going vegan? I ate mostly vegan for quite a while but as circumstances changed my husband gradually took over cooking which mean more and more meat again. Then the dx....don’t want to blame it on him but I am happier on a vegan diet .

[hurricaneheather in reply to 13plus]

you are welcome. i concur about "keeping up with the latest cancer news." there is much out there, and i question how much is enough, or healthy, for this mind to ingest. thus, the comment in a prior reply about being selective. two of "my" doctors have recently published books, which i own. with regard to Kelly Turner, she does not advocate being vegan or a specific 'diet,' rather per the case studies, shares the dietary changes that have been made: reduce/ eliminate sugar, meat, dairy, and refined foods, increase vegetable & fruit intake, eat organic foods, and drink filtered water. at the end of chapter two she provides action steps to change one's dietary habits. as a certified IIN health coach, i concur with providing the information and action steps and allowing a person to make the choice that is right for one's body. i have been vegetarian/vegan for @36 years, with the past 10 of those years as plant based. this body thrIVes on a plant based diet. food is medicine.

[13plus in reply to hurricaneheather]

Thank you - we see eye to eye And that is the thing, when meat is a “highlight” of a meal - there ends up being way less veg than if it was all veggies. So we have eaten mostly organic for the past 20 years. However I ate a lot of dairy in those early days (having previously had a period of no dairy) ....until dairy gave me problems again so now dairy free again for several years. Also ate way more meat than I wanted in those early days, until I insisted we eat less over the years but swinging back to meat the last few years again per my husband cooking ( and me losing the emotional strength to fight him about it) . I find it hard to get the energy to cook these days but will have to force myself so I can return to the plant diet again. I also feel better and happier when I eat plant food.

You’re making me realize I need more of these discussions to find my way back to what I know is best for me.

[mariootsi]

Appreciate your post.