How Jennifer Dickenson survived grade 4 glioblastoma against the odds

Jennifer Dickenson is an author, health advocate, and 15-year survivor of grade 4 glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer.

When Jennifer was diagnosed in 2011, doctors gave her a 95% chance of dying within 12 to 18 months.

In addition to conventional treatment, Jennifer took massive action. She decided to radically change her diet, fix her mindset, address her stress, improve her sleep, and more. She explored every healing therapy she could find: qigong, meditation, breathwork, and spiritual connection.

Today in 2026, fifteen years later, Jennifer remains cancer-free and thriving. She is a true Radical Remission Survivor.

As I say often, “Healing happens at home,” and what Jennifer did between treatments made all the difference in her becoming one of the 5% who survive grade 4 glioblastoma.

I had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer at the Annie Appleseed Conference earlier this year. Her remarkable story of relentless optimism, determination, radical life change and triumph over cancer is so inspiring. Enjoy!

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

Unedited interview transcript

Show Notes
-The glioblastoma diagnosis  [3:00]
-Why Jennifer called her brain cancer a blessing [7:19]
-The attitude of defiance: Reject the prognosis [8:49]
-The pizza pie approach: 22 tools in your healing toolbox [10:43]
-The higher calling to help others [12:52]
-Reorganizing her “big-shot life” [16:17]
-Stop being intimidated by your doctor; you’re paying them [21:12]
-The foundational things that keep you alive [23:37]
-Take charge of your healing [24:37]
-The importance of self-reflection [26:33]
-Turning fear and anger into healing fuel [31:48]
-The misconceptions of cancer treatment [36:55]
-The importance of self-advocacy [40:17]
-The unknown profit motives in oncology [42:00]
-Example of exceptional patient-centered care [44:27]
-Love, Medicine, and Miracles [48:27]
-Personal story of resilience [51:38]

“You don’t know what’s possible in me. I’m going to take control of my life.”
-Jennifer Dickenson

Connect with Jennifer:
Website: www.jenniferdickenson.com
Book: The Case for Hope by Jennifer Dickenson
Instagram: @JenniferLDickenson
Facebook: Jennifer.Dickenson
LinkedIn: Jennifer-Dickenson

Resources mentioned during this interview:
Radical Remission by Dr. Kelly Turner
My interview with Dr. Kelly Turner
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Watch SQUARE ONE Module 1 here

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