Video Transcript: Why Most People Have a Fear of Cancer
Ty Bollinger: Let’s talk about cancer and the immune system. First of all Dr. Connealy, what is cancer?
Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy: Well cancer, I tell people cancer is an out of control cell. A cell that’s lost its integrity. It’s lost its directions. It’s crazy, it’s erratic, and it’s out of control.
Ty Bollinger: And so what’s dangerous about a cancer cell then? If it’s an out of control cell, why do we fear cancer? What is it about a cancerous cell that we want to—if we treated it with conventional medicine we would use chemotherapy. Why do we want to destroy a cell that’s out of control?
Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy: It’s interesting that you say that. That people fear cancer. It’s kind of interesting. I always think, okay there’s lots of chronic illnesses. There’s cancer, there’s heart disease, there’s diabetes, there’s Alzheimer’s. They’re all very, very serious challenges to the body.
But people fear cancer unlike any other illness. If someone has a heart attack, “okay I have a heart attack, I get a stent.” They know they have to make a lifestyle change. They know they have to. I would say most people make that lifestyle change. But people really don’t live in fear of that next heart attack. There are a few people, but they feel like they have the safety net of that stent and they’re going to be okay.
With cancer… cancer, I think everyone’s had a loved one they have seen the devastation of the treatment of cancer. The conventional treatments are surgery, chemo, and radiation. The traditional treatments that we’ve used over the past 50 years which are surgery, chemo, and radiation. They may have worked a little while. But now it’s because of the industrialization of the world we have a lot more challenges to the human mind and body and frame.
From the toxins of the body, to our food supply, our water supply, our air. And so it’s making all diseases and dysfunctions more challenging. I mean, let’s look at autism. Autism was 1 in 20,000 years ago. Now, it’s 1 in 52 children. So obviously some serious things have changed.
Because if we really, really look at the diet. When I was growing up and when you were growing up, okay, don’t tell me you ate perfectly because you just didn’t. I think people have become much more health conscious and aware because now we have just incredible disease. And not just cancer − in every area.
I mean heart disease, cancer, strokes. Everything. Look at MRSA. Infections; staph eating infections. You never heard of that, now it’s common place. “Oh, yeah, I just went to the hospital and had MRSA and got some antibiotics and I think I’m fine, I’m not sure I’m fine.” I’m like what? This is just not right.
But cancer is feared because it is an out of control situation and we do know, we have now lots to control the situation. But all people know from their oncologist is surgery, chemo, and radiation. And there is something called circulating tumor cells and circulating stem cells. That’s a recent discovery. That’s what was responsible for 95% of metastasis.
When people get cancer you want to make sure that those circulating tumor cells and circulating stem cells, which can have a very long life, you want to make sure that those are zero.
Now fortunately we have the capacity to know that number of circulating tumor cells and stem cells. So people will know, “okay, I don’t have cancer. I know for sure because I’m able to do a blood test to know whether I have cancer.”
Also, let’s face it. The typical doctor − oncologist or their other primary care doctor − does not entertain a discussion of lifestyle. An obese guy walks in, the doctor should be telling him that he is full of inflammation. Not full of fat, but full of inflammation and you need to do something because of this, this, this, and this.
Not ignore it. Not just go “okay, well here’s a pill for your blood pressure, and here’s a pill for your cholesterol, and here’s a pill for your back pain, and I’ll see you in a month and we’ll see if you’re maintaining your disease.”
That’s what doctors do. They maintain a person’s illness. They’re not making them better.
What are you doing? That is not okay. You’re supposed to create optimal health in people. That’s your job. Doctor means “to teach.” Why aren’t you teaching your patients how to turn their life around?
Article Summary
People tend to fear cancer more any other disease because so many people have seen devestation caused to a loved one by traditional cancer treatments (chemo, radiation, and surgery).
When people get cancer, the doctor needs to ensure that circulating tumor cells and circulating stem cells (which can have a very long life) are at zero.
Most doctors maintain a person’s illness. They’re not making them better.
The typical doctor does not discuss lifestyle with their patients. Doctor means “to teach” and doctors should be teaching patients the lifestyle changes that are necessary.
Can I hve pure organic maple syrup? as a sweetener?
Thank you Dr Connealy..yes I have also wondered why those doctors just gives pills for this and that..on the other hand…MOST DOCS…all over the world just didn’t learn a speck’about nutrition…as they said in all their cursus..in the medical universities..they had all together. JUST ONE TINY HOUR ABOUT NUTRITION..can you believe that?…so all they know are several huge unpronunciable names of medecines..and chemist and the body inside out..and vice versa..ok ,
,,just fine..we human beings are just a chunck of meat with bones..and that’s all..
Well to begin by the beginning..if we all could stop polluting..with chemtrails…all over the world..and pesticides..and monsanto gmo..then…what really needs to change immediately is the way the docs etc etc are teached in the universities..with the old..professors…in the hospitals…who has their young docs under their arm……..we just need to have people straight in their boots…who won’t accept any pressure at all……..
Yes I know these people already exist ,,and some places exist already..but as usual these people needs to live also…and they charge quiet a lot of money for all those deseases..and since it isn’t conventional healing the insurance won’t reimburse…so…maybe to have another kind of social security..that will take in charge all those expenses…
Also on the other hand..people sick ..also have to speak up if possible…but being sick some are just too tired to fuss about what is what and often count on the honesty of their doc….unfortunately often….
Yes Ty wrote a wonderful book mentionning where to find places to hel in the world at least places he know of…but it is the regular doc who should tell his patient to ho here or there see such and such person….we can always dream…….about living in a loving wondeful world with honest people. ..knowledgeble docs…nad try to oive the best we can til the end…
The shock of diagnosis is often worse than the real disease itself. People need to remove the fear and trauma surrounding diagnosis while also taking steps to improve diet, remove physical blockages like scars and root canals, etc. And-m sometimes they need to remove themselves from well-meaning but negative friends and relatives. Hearing all about “poor you with a deadly disease” is not a help! There are over 350 documented cures so no need to be afraid if you stay away from modern day chemical treatments.
So true, I have accepted the Ca, now I am applying all vegetables and fruit no sugar except organic maple, I do not eat carbs, most of my protein is from beans and organic peanut butter. I try not to use any canned food. If I am doing wrong please let me know? I also take tumeric capsules and use cumin in my soup I make. I also use ginger and garlic mega doses? No dairy,except one creamer in coffee on Sunday’s. Please respond if I am doing it wrong?
That’s a great interview! There is so much amorphous, unexplained fear around cancer. Anita Moorjani writes about her release from fear of cancer in her book “Dying To Be Me.” I think it’s a key factor in perpetuating the disease. I recently had a recurrence of breast cancer and was shocked to see how much fear was in the air – at the clinic, among my friends, and even in myself. It took discipline and determination to break free of its grip and move on.
Watch out for toxins in peanuts. Add black pepper to drastically increase the way turmeric is taken up by the body. Frankincense oil is also something to look into, and carrot juice.
Thanks for that. I just started to use organic turmeric & been putting it on my chicken & putting it on roasted vegetables; on zucchini for instance, coat in olive oil, salt, pepper, ginger, & cumin for a tasty dish But sprinkle pepper for added benefit.
Do your homework on mushroom tintures. Folks are getting results.
Dr. Connealy (or anyone else who knows the answer): PLEASE share the name of the highly sensitive blood test that will detect “circulating cancer tumor cells and circulating cancer stem cells” (you report that this “blood test” is available in your interview with Ty).
Sincerely, ~Liz ( breast cancer conquerer JULY 2015 — advanced stage invasive ductal carcinoma w/ metastasis — I agreed to surgery but refused chemotherapy, radiation, and Tamoxifen (chemo in a pill!!!)… celebrating my radical dietary and lifestyle changes EVERYDAY and feeling FABULOUS! Thank you for your guidance and for sharing your knowledge Dr. C and Ty! Best Wishes.