Chris Beat Cancer

Hodgkin’s lymphoma healed: 14-year follow up with Cortney Campbell


Today is the 12th anniversary of the Chris Beat Cancer Blog! And today’s interview is a follow-up with the first natural cancer survivor I interviewed, way back in 2011, Cortney Campbell.

Cortney was diagnosed with Stage II Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in October of 2008. This is a rare type of lymphoma, and at that time she was told there were no conclusive studies on what type of conventional treatment would work. The chemotherapy suggested to her had many concerning side effects, one of which was infertility.

While touring the cancer clinic, Kevin heard, “This is not for you.” And that prompted them to look for another way to heal.

Kevin and Cortney found information and inspiration from holistic survivors like Kris Carr (whom I’ve also interviewed), and they took a leap of faith together and focused on healing naturally with plant-based nutrition and natural therapies. And she got well!

Cortney and her husband Kevin have become dear friends over the years, and today, nearly fourteen years after her diagnosis, Cortney is still cancer-free and a mom to five beautiful kids.

Cortney runs a blog called Anticancer Mom and has been instrumental in the growth of the Healing Strong holistic cancer support group community. She and Kevin also contributed entries to my book Beat Cancer Daily: 365 Days of Inspiration, Encouragement, and Action Steps to Survive and Thrive.

You’re going to love this interview with Cortney and Kevin Campbell!

Watch our interview below, or listen to it on the Chris Beat Cancer podcast on iTunes or Spotify.

Show Notes
-Cortney’s healing story [2:25]
-Finding your path to holistic healing [14:25]
-“If you’re in doubt, don’t” [18:15]
-Get a second opinion [23:30]
-Cortney goes to the Living Foods Institute [28:00]
-Cortney’s anti-cancer protocol [30:00]
-Determination is the key to success [34:10]
-Vanderbilt University study: Understanding Cancer Metabolism [38:35]
-Digestive problems, parasites, and pregnancy, oh my! [42:35]
-You cannot heal in a state of fear [45:25]
-Healed in 6 months! [47:10]
-Feeding five kids healthy food [52:50]
-Transitioning from a hard core healing diet to maintenance [55:25]
-The Healing Strong support group [1:03:10]
-You have to do it for you [1:10:00]
-Learn from people who’ve done it (my Mt. Everest analogy) [1:11:30]
-Monitor your progress carefully [1:14:40]
Connect with Cortney:
Instagram: @anticancermom
Facebook: @anticancermom
Cortney’s Kickbutt Cancer-Fighting Concoction (Smoothie)
-3 to 4 cups water
-1/2 avocado
-2 Brussel sprouts
-1 leaf of kale
-1/2 apple
-3 handfuls of baby greens or spinach
-1/2 cup broccoli
-1/2 cup broccoli sprouts
-1/2 cup lentil sprouts and/or mung beans sprouts
-1/2 handful sunflower sprouts
-1/2 handful buckwheat lettuce sprouts
-1 tbsp dulse or kelp seaweed
-pinch of cayenne pepper
Links referenced in the interview:
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Chris Wark

Chris Wark is a 22-year cancer survivor, patient advocate, author and speaker. Chris was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2003, at 26 years old. After surgery, he opted out of chemotherapy and used nutrition and natural therapies to heal. He went public with his story in 2010 to encourage, educate, and empower others by teaching the healing strategies that helped him survive and thrive through cancer. Today, Chris reaches millions of people per year through his website, podcast, and social media channels. He is the author of three bestselling books: Chris Beat Cancer, Beat Cancer Kitchen, and Beat Cancer Daily and the creator of the SQUARE ONE Healing Cancer Coaching Program.