I’m in the process of updating my book, I Used to Have Cancer, (originally published 2019) and as I dug into the latest statistics, I was shocked and more than a little disappointed.

More people are being diagnosed with cancer today than when I first shared my story. After all these years, with all the advancements in medicine, why is cancer still on the rise? It’s a tough pill to swallow—and a clear sign that we need to start looking at cancer differently. I share those alarming statistics in my new revised edition.

I Hope You Never Hear These Words

I will never forget the day I heard those three dreaded words—”You have cancer.” And not just any cancer—Stage 4 melanoma, the kind that stops you in your tracks and makes you question everything. The doctors gave me less than a year to live. In an instant, my plans, my future—everything—came to a screeching halt.

What happened?

I Thought I Was Healthy

I was a runner. I got up early every morning and went for a run. I even ran in local FUN RUNS AND RACES. There was nothing like hitting the pavement, pushing my limits, feeling like I could go forever. But cancer didn’t care. One day, I was at the top of my game; the next, I was sitting in a doctor’s office being told my time was running out.

I had a wife, a beautiful young daughter, a thriving business, and what I considered a full life ahead of me. One moment, I was thinking about the future; the next, I was wondering if I’d even be around to see it. Just like that, everything changed.

But here I am, nearly 40 years later, living proof that cancer doesn’t have to be the end of your story. I didn’t just survive, I thrived. I took my health into my own hands, questioned everything I was told, and ultimately found a path to healing that went far beyond what conventional medicine had to offer.

That’s why I’m updating my book—to share what I’ve learned, what’s changed, what I would do differently if I had to do it all over again, and what’s still true after all these years. Because if I can beat cancer, I believe you can, too.

What I’ve Learned

Like I said, it’s been nearly 40 years since that deadly diagnosis and I’m still here. Not because I followed the standard playbook, but because I dug deep, questioned everything, and searched for answers outside the mainstream.

When I first wrote my book, I talked about my dream of The Templeton Wellness Foundation being a repository of information for anyone seeking alternative, holistic methods of dealing with cancer. I’m proud to say that we’ve accomplished that mission.

To date, we have dozens of video interviews with some of the most outstanding cancer experts from around the world, including:

• Dr. Linda Isaacs, who worked with the late Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez for over 25 years;
• Dr. Thomas Levy, who discusses the role of vitamin C;
• Dr. Russell Blaylock and an interesting take on the hidden “cancer fertilizers” that could be jeopardizing your health;
• Dr. Frank Shallenberger and a discussion about the benefits of ozone therapy;
• Dr. Antonio Jimenez, highly respected cancer expert and founder of Hope4Cancer.

I hope you’ll take some time to check out these and other cancer expert interviews we’ve added to our growing library that we freely share. I encourage you to share with friend or a loved one who needs to hear the valuable information these doctors provide. It’s like sitting face to face with some of the most renowned experts in the world as I ask them the questions that I’m guessing you may want to know.

Defying The Odds

I’m not the only one to beat cancer. And I wanted you to know that… and to give you the gift of HOPE. So, I’ve interviewed (to date) multitudes of long-term cancer survivors, including:

• Joe Tippens, Oklahoma businessman and Stage 4 Lung Cancer Survivor who beat cancer with (we’re not kidding) a $7 dog medicine;
• Jane McLelland, who defeated Stage 4 cervical, lung, and blood cancer;
• Christina Pirello, esteemed chef, award-winning author, and Emmy Award-winning television personality who overcame a life-threatening cancer diagnosis;
• Alison Gannett, former World Champion extreme skier who also defeated a terminal malignant brain cancer diagnosis;
• Tom Miller, former law enforcement officer, survivor of Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

I hope to interview many more of these courageous men and women who can lend so much valuable information to anyone struggling with this disease. The more we learn from those who have walked this path, the more we can empower others to take control of their own health and healing.

Bottom Line

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, don’t panic. Take a deep breath. Look into ALL your options. Discover what other long-term, late-stage cancer survivors have to offer. Take some time to listen to cancer experts from around the world give their personal insight on what it takes to beat this disease, in whatever form you have it.

P.S. The Templeton Wellness Foundation is my way of giving back—because everyone deserves the chance to fight smarter and live longer. And by the way, all proceeds of I Used To Have Cancer go to the Foundation.

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