April 30, 2025

Episode 447: Beating the Odds with Adrenal Cancer — Sophie’s Story of Survival and Self-Advocacy

34 minutes

In this powerful episode, Sophie Palmer from the UK shares her rare diagnosis of adrenal cortical carcinoma (ACC), a form of adrenal cancer that affects only one in a million people. From medical gaslighting and emotional trauma to a complex surgery and unexpected spiritual insights, Sophie walks us through her extraordinary journey—one marked by resilience, intuition, and the transformative role of high-dose cannabis oil.

⏱ Timestamps & Highlights

00:38 – Introduction to adrenal cancer and Sophie’s rare diagnosis
01:37 – Early symptoms dismissed as anxiety: fatigue, memory issues, facial changes
03:30 – Joint pain, swelling, and misdiagnosis: accused of domestic abuse
04:45 – Discovery of a large adrenal mass and medical dismissal of cancer concerns
06:10 – Emotional moment with her mother and insistence on intact tumor removal
07:20 – A full moon surgery, spiritual encounter, and challenging recovery
09:59 – Final diagnosis of adrenal cancer and missed window for chemotherapy
10:53 – Internal necrosis, high risk of recurrence, and surgeon’s success
11:10 – Medical arrogance and the danger of underestimating rare cancers
13:09 – Sophie’s cannabis oil protocol: suppositories, tinctures, and cannabinoids
15:05 – A cautionary tale about using cannabis oil after surgery
17:06 – Personality changes, emotional trauma, and the challenge of tapering steroids
21:14 – Nearly two years on steroids and the struggle to regain balance
23:30 – The massive tumor’s growth and details of the robotic surgery
24:17 – Emotional toll of diagnosis, isolation, and loss of identity
25:42 – Maintenance dosing with cannabis oil and joint relief
27:27 – Confidence in oil’s protective power and long-term remission
29:35 – Scanxiety, affirmations, and maintaining hope
30:54 – Looking ahead to recovery, resisting labels, and trusting the healing path
31:32 – Emile Coué's mantra and support from Sophie’s mother
32:43 – Final thoughts, encouragement, and cannabis oil as a life-changing tool