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.
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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Chris Beat Cancer: A Comprehensive Plan for Healing NaturallyGet it on Amazon
Beat Cancer Kitchen: Deliciously Simple Plant-Based Anticancer RecipesGet it on Amazon
Beat Cancer Daily 365 Days of Inspiration, Encouragement, and Action Steps to Survive and ThriveGet it on Amazon
I've interviewed over 80 people who've healed all types and stages of cancer. Check them out here. Or use the search bar to find survivors of specific cancer types.
I also created a coaching program for cancer patients and anyone who is serious about prevention called SQUARE ONE. It contains the step-by-step strategies used by myself and many others who have healed cancer with a holistic approach using nutrition and natural non-toxic therapies.
Watch SQUARE ONE Module 1 here
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Outstanding interview in spirit and facts on healing of cancer with Jennifer Dickenson …. just loved the investment of time and the hope that you both conveyed! Thank you and God Bless !
I am so grateful to have the time to listen to this interview. I’ve already sent it to my cousin with glio and I know he will benefit from this. As a almost 10 year breast cancer survivor this encouraged and blessed me so much.
I’m so grateful to you Chris for finding folks who have cured their cancer. The interviews give us hope for others who are struggling with disease. Thanks a lot Chris, I never miss when you plan to interview cancer survivors. I learn so much from these interviews.
Thank you for this interview Chris. It is a great inspiration to me. I pray God heals me and he did to you guys.
Chris has presented great interviews, but this one is at the top. There was a lot of techniques that Jennifer presented and one should use them with other sickness.
I watched this interview 4 times and was blown away by the perspectives she shared. Loved the idea of “DEFIANCE” to motivate making the changes to become healthier. Loved the phrase “you can’t placebo broccoli” Drs don’t know everything..there’s only one God and they arent IT…ITS CALLED A “MEDICAL “PRACTICE” they are human & make mistakes too. Who do they think they are by saying YOU HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE”? I was a cervical cancer patient in 1991 and I WAS DEFIANT TOO..BUT ALSO USED HUMOR & FAITH TO CARRY ME TO WHERE I AM TODAY. I only eat organic now, no sodas, and read labels & educate myself on nutrition, how our bodies work in tandem with our mind. My motto in life NOW? “A BAD ATTITUDE IS LIKE A FLAT TIRE…YOU’RE NOT GOING ANYWHERE UNTIL YOU CHANGE IT”
EDUCATE YOURSELF…& SHARE INFO & experiences! HOPE & FAITH IS ALL WE HAVE…SO USE IT!
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What’s the name of the company? Please let me know. Thank you!
As a brain tumor survivor (17 yrs in Aug) I found this interview very helpful!! Bought the book! Have been ling time follower of Chris Beat Cancer but this was first real look at brain tumor! Thank you!
Outstanding interview!! So helpful and hopeful. Thank you!