When I was diagnosed with stage 2B cervical cancer, I was handed a single treatment option: chemoradiation and brachytherapy. Along with it came a list of devastating side effects—infertility, hair loss, and potential lifelong complications. Walking out of that office, I felt something wasn't right. Surely healing wasn't meant to look like this.
My only past experiences with cancer treatment were heartbreaking. My childhood friend Karen battled Lymphoma through multiple recurrences before passing in 2010. My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, and though she survived, the treatment nearly killed her—she almost died of kidney failure. These moments shaped my perspective and deepened my belief that there had to be another way.
As soon as I got home, I went straight to my computer to find answers.
At first, I found Chris Beat Cancer, where I immersed myself in success stories of individuals who pursued non-conventional paths to recovery. I immediately signed up for the Square One Programme, a comprehensive healing approach developed by Chris Wark.
Chris Wark was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer at 26 years old. After undergoing surgery to remove his tumor, he made the decision to reject chemotherapy, despite warnings from his doctors that doing so was essentially a death sentence. Instead, he turned to nutrition, detoxification, and holistic healing, ultimately transforming his health and beating cancer. His experience inspired him to create Chris Beat Cancer and the Square One Programme to educate and empower others facing similar battles.
The SQ1 Programme covers essential aspects of healing, including:
- Whole, organic plant-based nutrition
- Juicing
- Fasting
- Detoxing the body
- Detoxing your environment
- Stress management
- Exercise and movement
- Supplementation
I implemented the Square One diet and lifestyle straight away. Additionally, I adopted quite an extreme supplement protocol, which my husband formulated after studying Jane McLelland’s book, How to Starve Cancer.
Jane McLelland herself was diagnosed with cervical cancer at 35 years old. Despite undergoing conventional treatment, her cancer later spread to her lungs, leaving her with a one-in-20 chance of survival. Determined to find another way, she began researching metabolic approaches to cancer treatment. She worked with the Care Oncology Clinic, which specialises in repurposing off-label pharmaceuticals to target cancer’s metabolic pathways. Through a combination of diet, supplements, and off-label drugs, she developed a strategy to starve cancer, cutting off its fuel sources and preventing its growth. Her approach has since helped countless others navigate their own healing journeys.
I came across an interview with Jill Schneider, who healed her cervical cancer naturally in 1975 without conventional treatment. Her story was inspiring, but what struck me most was how few cervical cancer success stories were available. I knew that every cancer is different, and that uncertainty was unsettling.
What I didn’t know was that during my cancer journey, I was only going to find two other cervical cancer survivors who healed their cancer naturally, providing me with limited insight and few resources to guide my journey.
I made the difficult decision to opt out of the conventional treatment in pursuit of everything I’d discovered, I quit my job and dedicated 100% to healing.
My friend Rose suggested I set up a gofundme and I was overwhelmed by the support and generosity of friends family, friends of friends, acquaintances and complete strangers. I was supported by family and cared for by my amazing husband. I truly believe I wouldn’t be here without him.
I will continue my story as and when I can, but for anyone facing a similar diagnosis, please do not hesitate to reach out on Instagram
I would be more than happy to share everything I know and a summary of my whole experience to help guide you through your journey.
Love and light xx
What Every Cancer Patient Needs To Know - Health Tips For Cancer Patients
Chris Beat Cancer Youtube Channel where you will find many different accounts of cancer recovery journeys
Chris Interviews Jane Mclelland about her journey with stage 4 cancer
Chris Beat Cancer on Spotify
