What do you do when doctors tell you that you have two to three months to live?

In this powerful episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions, Dr. K sits down with stage 4 prostate cancer survivor Chuck Keels, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer that had spread to 90% of his bones. Placed in hospice care and given morphine to manage the pain, Chuck was told there was nothing more that could be done.

But what followed was nothing short of extraordinary.

Chuck shares his journey through chemotherapy, radical surgery, juicing, natural therapies like soursop and frankincense, movement after spinal fractures, and a radical shift in mindset. He opens up about faith, the mind-body connection, psycho-neuro-immunology, and the moment he believes divine intervention changed everything. Today, cancer-free, Chuck is the founder of Living Hope Cancer Foundation, helping patients find support, navigation, and hope after diagnosis.

If you or someone you love has received a cancer diagnosis, this conversation could change everything.

Key Takeaways:

0:00 Introduction

Resources Mentioned:

Living Hope Cancer Foundation - http://getupandlive.org

Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

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A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat
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Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer
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Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer
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Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

What if a cancer diagnosis didn’t mean surrender—but transformation?

In this powerful episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions, Dr. K sits down with bestselling author, philanthropist, and lifelong learner Glenn Sturm, who has lived—and thrived—through nearly two decades of continuous chemotherapy. Diagnosed with a rare, incurable lymphoma and given just years to live, Glenn shares how integrative, multidisciplinary cancer care helped him defy the odds and reclaim his life.

This conversation explores why silo-based oncology fails patients, how true integrative cancer care dramatically improves survival and quality of life, and why mindset, communication, movement, and purpose are as critical as chemotherapy itself. Glenn also shares deeply human stories—from surgery rooms to chemo suites—that reveal how gratitude, laughter, and patient empowerment can become some of the most powerful medicines available.

Key Takeaways:

0:00 Introduction
4:10 Why Glenn refused to let cancer define him
9:30 Integrative cancer care vs silo-based oncology
15:20 Building a multidisciplinary cancer care team
21:45 Cancer fatigue, chemo brain, and overlooked root causes
29:10 Medication interactions and why patients must stay vigilant
36:40 How mindset, purpose, and joy influence survival
44:30 Why patients—not doctors—must be the quarterbacks of care

Resources Mentioned:

Cancer Set Me Free - https://glennsturm.com/store/Cancer-Set-Me-Free-p711698418

Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

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A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat
Grab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 

Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer
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Price: $24.99
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Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer
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Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

Can fasting actually weaken cancer — and make chemotherapy work better?

In this episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions, Dr. K sits down with longevity and nutrition science pioneer Dr. Joseph Antoun to break down the emerging research on fasting, fasting-mimicking diets, and precision nutrition for cancer. Dr. Antoun explains why cancer thrives on growth signals, how traditional “eat more calories” advice may backfire, and what the science really says about starving cancer while protecting healthy cells.

This conversation explores fasting-mimicking nutrition before chemotherapy, immune rejuvenation, autophagy, growth factors like insulin and IGF-1, muscle preservation, and why food-as-medicine may dramatically improve treatment tolerance and outcomes. If you or someone you love is navigating cancer — or wants to reduce risk through longevity-based nutrition — this episode delivers critical, science-backed insights you won’t hear in a standard oncology visit.

Key Takeaways:

0:00 Introduction and why nutrition matters in cancer
6:10 Starving cancer while protecting healthy cells
9:20 Fasting-mimicking diets vs water fasting
12:45 How fasting sensitizes cancer to chemotherapy
16:30 Immune system rejuvenation and autophagy explained
21:00 Nutrition strategies after cancer treatment for longevity

Resources Mentioned:

L-Nutra / ProLon® Fasting Mimicking Diet - https://www.l-nutra.com
L-Nutra Health – Diabetes & Nutrition Programs - https://www.lnutrahealth.com
The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo - https://www.valterlongo.com
CREATE Cures Foundation (USC Longevity Clinics) - https://createcures.org

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A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat
Grab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 

Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer
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Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer
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Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

What if the most powerful cancer treatments already exist — but aren’t being offered because they fall outside the guidelines?

In this episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt sits down with world-renowned interventional radiologist and oncology innovator Dr. Syed Hasnain Haider-Shah to explore why modern cancer care often prioritizes protocols over patients. From catheter-directed chemotherapy and tumor embolization to immune-based strategies, photobiomodulation, and precision nutrition, Dr. Shah reveals how advanced cancer treatments are being used globally — especially in China — while remaining largely inaccessible in the U.S.

This conversation dives deep into the limitations of chemotherapy and radiation, the intelligence of cancer stem cells, immune system suppression, cancer cachexia, and why integrative, individualized approaches give patients their best chance at long-term survival. If you or someone you love is navigating a cancer diagnosis and searching for real options beyond “standard of care,” this episode is essential listening.

Key Takeaways:

5:20 Radiation therapy risks and how to support recovery nutritionally
11:46 Why systemic chemotherapy often fails and selects for aggressive cancer cells
12:17 Catheter-directed chemotherapy: targeting tumors without poisoning the body
16:25 The immune system as the most powerful anti-cancer weapon
26:37 Tumor embolization: starving cancer by cutting off its blood supply
34:50 Why advanced cancer therapies thrive in China but are restricted in the U.S.

Resources Mentioned:

Williams Cancer Institute (Mexico) – https://williamscancerinstitute.com
Photobiomodulation / Intravenous Light Therapy (General Overview) – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat
Grab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 

Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer
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Price: $24.99
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Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer
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Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt is joined by Bron Watson—registered nurse, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of The Serenity Project. With decades of experience in healthcare and two life-altering cancer diagnoses—breast cancer followed years later by incurable multiple myeloma—Bron brings a rare dual perspective: clinician and patient. Rather than being defined by diagnosis, she has transformed her lived experience into a framework for healing that integrates science, self-leadership, and soul.

Bron shares her journey from passive patient to active participant, exploring what it truly means to become the CEO of your health. Together, she and Dr. Karlfeldt discuss navigating fear and uncertainty, asking empowered questions, and understanding what you can—and cannot—control. Bron introduces concepts such as the Serenity Project’s “third space” (where science meets spirituality), the Serenity Prayer as a practical tool, capacity and the spoon theory, and strategies for managing fear without suppressing it. This episode also dives into integrative cancer care, functional medicine, mindset, and why healing is more than just physical outcomes.

Whether you’re facing cancer, supporting someone who is, or simply navigating uncertainty in life, this episode offers grounding wisdom and practical perspective. Bron’s message is clear and compassionate: healing is personal, empowerment matters, and you can live fully—right where your feet are—no matter the diagnosis. This conversation is an invitation to step out of fear, reclaim agency, and find serenity even in life’s hardest moments.

Key Topics Covered

• Becoming the CEO of your health as a cancer patient
• Bron Watson’s journey through breast cancer and multiple myeloma
• The Serenity Project and the concept of the “third space” (science + soul)
• Managing fear, grief, and uncertainty without denial
• Capacity, energy management, and the spoon theory
• Integrative and holistic approaches alongside conventional oncology
• Asking empowered questions and moving from passive to active care
• Mindset, presence, and “being where your feet are”
• Why healing is not the same as longevity
• Building the right healthcare “team” beyond siloed medicine

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A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat
Grab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 

Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer
Get it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-power
Price: $24.99
100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1

Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer
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Price: $24.99
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Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

Gabe Charalambides is the founder of Odyssey, the world’s leading provider of psilocybin-assisted therapy, and a Stanford-trained aerospace engineer whose personal experience with anxiety helped shape a mission: making psychedelic healing safer, more responsible, and more accessible to everyday people. After years working alongside leading psychedelic organizations, Gabe launched Odyssey in 2023 and helped open the first legal psilocybin retreat in the U.S., rooted in screening, preparation, and evidence-based support.

In this conversation, we explore what psilocybin therapy can look like when done responsibly—why education, intention-setting, and integration matter as much as the ceremony itself. Gabe explains how psilocybin may reduce mental rigidity, increase psychological flexibility, and help people move through trauma, rumination, and fear—especially the existential distress that can come with a cancer diagnosis. We also break down what a guided experience typically involves (screening, preparation sessions, a full-day facilitated journey, and post-session integration), what outcomes Odyssey is tracking through an IRB-approved study, and why many participants describe their experience as one of the most meaningful of their lives.

If you’ve been curious about psychedelics but unsure what “safe” really means—or you’re navigating chronic illness, anxiety, or trauma and looking for new tools—this episode offers a grounded, practical look at what’s real, what’s promising, and what to consider before taking the next step. To learn more, visit https://www.odysseypbc.com/

Key Topics Covered

• Gabe’s background: Stanford-trained aerospace engineer → founder of Odyssey
• How anxiety, OCD, and meditation shaped his approach to mental health
• Why psilocybin can help “unstick” rigid thought patterns and emotional loops
• What a safe, legal psilocybin-assisted therapy process looks like (screening → prep → session → integration)
• “Set and setting” explained: why environment and support dramatically change outcomes
• Spiritual and psychological effects people commonly report (connection, meaning, reduced fear of death)
• Microdosing vs. full-dose therapy: differences, evidence, and expectations
• Safety considerations: contraindications, unpleasant experiences, and why support matters
• Odyssey’s IRB-approved outcomes study and what they’re measuring (wellbeing, anxiety, flexibility, mindfulness)
• How this work may support cancer patients facing existential distress and fear

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A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat
Grab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 

Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer
Get it here: https://store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-power
Price: $24.99
100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1

Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer
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100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2

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Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

Featured on Cancer Breakthroughs 3.0 Summit 2025 — Jane McLelland is a four-time cancer survivor, former Chartered Physiotherapist, and the internationally bestselling author of How to Starve Cancer. After facing stage IV cervical cancer and later treatment-induced myelodysplasia (a pre-leukemia condition), Jane dove into decades of research to decode cancer metabolism and build a practical framework patients and clinicians can understand. Often called a “modern-day Cancer Sherlock Holmes,” she’s best known for the McLelland Metro Map™—a visual guide to the fuel pathways cancers use to survive and adapt.

In this conversation, Jane explains why cancer is a “shapeshifter” and why single-solution thinking (one drug, one supplement, one diet) often falls short. She breaks down the logic behind her “Metabolic Cocktail” strategy—combining diet, movement, supplements, and carefully selected low-toxicity repurposed drugs to synergistically block multiple cancer fuel routes (glucose, glutamine, and fat pathways). You’ll also hear her cautionary take on DIY trends and oversimplified protocols, plus how tools like PET imaging, gene expression insights, and even AI can help personalize a more nuanced, adaptable plan.

Most importantly, Jane offers a mindset shift: cancer treatment isn’t a static one-time choice—it’s an evolving strategy. If you’ve ever wondered how to “think metabolically,” ask better questions, and understand the why behind integrative combinations (including where keto can help—and where it can backfire), this episode gives you a clearer map and a smarter way forward.

Key Topics Covered

• Why cancer behaves like a “shapeshifter” and adapts when one pathway is blocked
• The core idea behind the McLelland Metro Map™ and metabolic “fuel routing”
• Jane’s Metabolic Cocktail philosophy: synergy across diet, exercise, supplements, and repurposed drugs
• The overlooked role of glutamine and fat metabolism—not just glucose—in cancer fueling
• How keto can help early for some people, and how it may drive resistance pathways later for others
• Repurposed drug principles Jane discusses (e.g., metformin-style glucose control, statins, anti-inflammatories, anti-platelet concepts) and why combinations matter
• Using tools like PET scans (and the limitations when cancers shift fuels) to understand metabolic activity
• Strategies and cautions around blocking glutamine uptake (and why receptor-level targeting matters)
• A practical overview of ferroptosis: GPX4 vs. cysteine/glutathione pathways and why pulsing matters
• The importance of doctor oversight, personalization, and avoiding extreme “one-size-fits-all” DIY protocols

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A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat
Grab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 

Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer
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Price: $24.99
100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST1

Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer
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100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2

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Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

John A. Richardson, Jr. (Richardson Nutritional Center) joins Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt in an episode featured on the Cancer Breakthroughs 3.0 Summit 2025, sharing the personal legacy behind his mission to educate the public about Vitamin B17—also known as amygdalin/laetrile—found in apricot seeds. As the son of Dr. John A. Richardson, MD, who faced intense backlash for using nutritional and alternative approaches, John offers a rare inside look at why this conversation remains so relevant for patients seeking integrative options.

In this discussion, John and Dr. Karlfeldt break down the proposed mechanism behind Vitamin B17, why supporters believe it may target cancer cells differently than healthy cells, and how integrative strategies often include diet changes and supportive therapies. John also shares a recent, high-pressure hospital experience where he was urged toward major colon surgery and aggressive follow-up treatment—only to recover after stepping away and focusing on a natural, inflammation-reduction approach. Along the way, they explore how fear-based timelines can drive medical decisions, why taking time to educate yourself matters, and what patient empowerment can look like in real life.

If you’re navigating a diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or focused on prevention, this summit-featured conversation challenges the “only one path” mindset—and encourages thoughtful, informed choices rooted in clarity rather than panic.

Key Topics Covered

• John Richardson’s family history with Vitamin B17 (amygdalin/laetrile) and apricot seeds
• Dr. John A. Richardson’s clinic, public advocacy, and the persecution he faced
• Why integrative cancer patients often feel pressured into rapid chemo/radiation/surgery decisions
• The proposed mechanism of B17: amygdalin, enzymes, and the “selective activation” claim
• Prevention vs. treatment: using nutritional strategies before disease progresses
• The role of enzymes and diet changes in integrative protocols (including reducing certain burdens on digestion)
• John’s recent hospital experience: being told he needed colon surgery and chemo/radiation, then recovering without it
• Concerns raised about colonoscopy economics, false positives, and procedure risks (as discussed in the episode)
• Using supportive therapies mentioned in the conversation: ozone, infrared approaches, IV injections, methylene blue (as referenced)
• Patient empowerment: slowing down, seeking counsel, and making informed choices under pressure

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A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat
Grab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 

Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer
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Price: $24.99
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Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer
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Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

Amanda King ND is a nutritional therapist, naturopathic practitioner, and author of Metabolic Drugs for Cancer (co-written with Dr. Hari Kuhan). She also writes The Metabolic Nutritionist on Substack—followed by 30,000+ subscribers—where she breaks down off-label oncology drugs, supplements, and metabolic approaches to cancer care in clear, practical language. In this episode, Dr. King joins Dr. Michael Karlfeldt to explain why “cancer is a disease of metabolism” is more than a slogan—and how understanding metabolic weaknesses can empower smarter, more personalized integrative strategies.

You’ll hear how repurposed medications can target cancer’s metabolic pathways (glucose, mitochondria, inflammatory signaling, and more), and why personalization matters more than internet protocols. Amanda and Dr. Karlfeldt discuss the Care Oncology “METRICS” drug set (including metformin, statins, doxycycline, and mebendazole), plus additional tools like ivermectin, fenbendazole, DCA, 2-DG, anti-inflammatories (aspirin/COX pathways), histamine blockers (cimetidine), and even PDE5 inhibitors like sildenafil/tadalafil—along with real cautions around dosing, contraindications, and interactions (including potential conflicts with immunotherapy). The conversation also ties metabolic therapy to the “press–pulse” concept and terrain-based care: ketogenic nutrition, inflammation reduction, oxygenation, and lifestyle foundations that strengthen the body while making cancer more vulnerable.

Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or practitioner, this episode offers a grounded roadmap for thinking about integrative oncology without guesswork—using a “test, assess, address” mindset to build a strategy that evolves with labs, symptoms, treatment phases, and the individual.

Key Topics Covered

• Why cancer metabolism (not just genetics) is a key lever in integrative oncology
• What repurposed/off-label drugs can target: glucose pathways, mitochondria, signaling pathways (e.g., EGFR/AKT/mTOR)
• Why one-size-fits-all protocols are risky—and how to personalize using “test, assess, address”
• The Care Oncology/METRICS drug set and when it may (or may not) fit
• Safety and dosing concerns with high-dose ivermectin/fenbendazole and DIY internet protocols
• When metformin vs berberine may be appropriate—and why they can sometimes be combined
• Doxycycline: potential synergy (e.g., with IV vitamin C) vs contraindications (including immunotherapy concerns)
• Anti-inflammatory strategy: COX pathways, aspirin vs selective COX-2 approaches, plus natural options
• “Press–pulse” metabolic strategy and why protocols should evolve over time
• Other emerging tools discussed: DCA, 2-DG, cimetidine, itraconazole, PDE5 inhibitors (Viagra/Cialis)

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A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat
Grab my book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1KKD9X?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 

Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer
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Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer
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100% Off Discount Code: CANCERPODCAST2

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Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

A stage-IV metastatic melanoma diagnosis is often delivered with words like incurable and life-limiting. In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt sits down with Kevin Donaghy, an IT consultant from Melrose, Scotland, who has lived more than six years beyond his diagnosis—and transformed his personal cancer journey into a global mission of hope. Through his lived experience and the revolutionary impact of immunotherapy, Kevin offers rare insight into what it truly means to navigate advanced cancer with courage, honesty, and humanity.

Kevin shares the emotional realities of being told his cancer was medically incurable, the isolation and fear that followed, and how finding community during COVID lockdowns became a turning point for his mental health. Out of that connection grew Stories of Cancer and Hope, an anthology of 39 real-life cancer stories—some triumphant, some heartbreaking—all designed to offer solidarity to those who feel alone. Listeners will hear powerful reflections on cancer ghosting, mental health struggles, redefining hope, and why shared stories can be as life-saving as treatment itself.

This episode is essential listening for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals alike. Whether you are newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or seeking deeper understanding of the emotional side of cancer, Kevin’s story reminds us that hope is not a single outcome—it is something that evolves, connects, and endures.

Key Topics Covered

• Living beyond a stage-IV metastatic melanoma diagnosis
• The emotional shock of being told cancer is “incurable”
• Immunotherapy for melanoma: promise, risks, and realities
• Cancer isolation, loneliness, and “cancer ghosting”
• Mental health challenges and suicidal ideation in cancer patients
• The healing power of community and shared lived experience
• Creating Stories of Cancer and Hope and distributing thousands of free books
• How hope changes throughout the cancer journey
• Supporting families and caregivers through understanding and empathy

Connect with Kevin Donaghy & Stories of Cancer and Hope

Website: https://www.storiesofcancerandhope.co.uk/

Social Media:

• LinkedIn: Kevin Donaghy
• Instagram: Kevin A Donaghy, Stories of Cancer and Hope
• Bluesky: storiescancerhope.bsky.social

Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Donaghy/author/B0D7S7LRMJ?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=d17d4d5b-3bb2-4adf-87a3-b274a0211630

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A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health Threat
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Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering Cancer
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Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of Cancer
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Integrative Cancer Solutions was created to instill hope and empowerment. Other people have been where you are right now and have already done the research for you. Listen to their stories and journeys and apply what they learned to achieve similar outcomes as they have, cancer remission and an even more fullness of life than before the diagnosis. Guests will discuss what therapies, supplements, and practitioners they relied on to beat cancer. Once diagnosed, time is of the essence. This podcast will dramatically reduce your learning curve as you search for your own solution to cancer. To learn more about the cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies Dr. Karlfeldt offer at his center, please visit www.TheKarlfeldtCenter.com