It’s an honest question. On December 23, 1971, President Richard Nixon made history when he signed into law the National Cancer Act, officially declaring war on cancer. Fifty-three years later, we’re still waiting for the war to end, yet it seems to be escalating. Maybe it’s time to face up to reality? Even with advances in medical technology and treatment strategies, the war against cancer is, all too obviously, far from over.

Recent Research Has Shown an Alarming Trend

A recent Lancet Public Health study casts a disturbing light over our progress as it shows Generation X and Millennials have higher rates of 17 types of cancer, including pancreatic, ovarian and colorectal cancer. The mortality rates have also risen significantly. This data is particularly alarming as it directly challenges previous assumptions that cancer primarily impacts older populations. Instead, this trend indicates an increasing cancer threat among younger individuals.

Cancer Care Costs

The American Association for Cancer Research estimates that cancer care expenses in the U.S. could top $245 billion by 2030. With cancer rates on the rise and costs skyrocketing, integrative and holistic approaches for prevention and treatment make perfect sense. We here at the Templeton Wellness Foundation advocate for an all-inclusive approach to both preventing and fighting cancer:

• Dietary Adjustments: Prioritizing whole, organic foods while decreasing intake of processed and sugar-laden food products that contribute to cancer development is paramount.
• Detoxification: Implementing regular detoxification practices that help eliminate potential cancer-causing toxins is of equal importance.
• Physical Activity: Exercise can strengthen immunity and overall wellbeing by improving immunity and general wellbeing.
• Stress Management: Incorporating practices such as meditation, yoga and mindfulness into daily life to lessen the impact of stress – something which has been found to erode immunity systems and increase cancer risks – is one effective method for effectively managing it.
• Antiparasitic Treatments: Emerging evidence suggests that certain antiparasitic medications, such as Ivermectin and Fenbendazole, may offer promising benefits in the fight against cancer. (For example, learn about Joe Tippens’ remarkable recovery from Stage 4 lung cancer in this interview.)

The Templeton Wellness Foundation is dedicated to exploring unconventional therapies. Our foundation brings together a wide range of my research and resources on surviving cancer using holistic and alternative medicine approaches.

Candid, Informative Interviews

If you’ve ever wished you could sit down with one of the world’s leading cancer specialists and get their advice, then you’ll appreciate the many in-depth interviews we’ve conducted with experts from all around the world. It’s the next best thing to sitting down with them face-to-face. We ask the questions that matter most to you, and the information they freely share is valuable and life-saving.

In addition, we continue to expand our library of interviews with long-term cancer survivors. These remarkable men and women speak candidly of their fight against cancer – what they did and the strategies they continue to use to stay cancer-free. Many of these survivors have overcome late-stage cancers of various types, offering hope and insight to those facing similar battles.

Resources to Guide You

We’ve compiled a complete directory of remarkable resources to help you in your battle against cancer. These resources can provide a path to wellness and the tools to see it through.

The Path Forward

While medical advancements have given us more and varied treatments, the war against cancer is far from over. With rising cancer rates, especially among younger generations, prevention is critical in this ongoing battle. We believe that adopting holistic approaches targeting the root causes of cancer offers the most realistic path forward. By focusing on prevention, lifestyle changes, and early detection, we can take meaningful steps toward a future where the war on cancer can finally be won.

Resources:

Surh YJ. The 50-Year War on Cancer Revisited: Should We Continue to Fight the Enemy Within? J Cancer Prev. 2021 Dec 30;26(4):219-223. doi: 10.15430/JCP.2021.26.4.219. PMID: 35047447; PMCID: PMC8749321.

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