17-year Holistic Survivor

17 year holistic survivor, anti-cancer living, wife and mom of 6, love the Healer. 🙂

About AntiCancerMom.com, Natural Cancer Survivor

Hi there! I’m CortneyCampbell

When I was diagnosed with cancer in 2008 at 26 years old, it was my husband Kevin who felt a deep unrest about me receiving 4 rounds of chemotherapy plus follow-up radiation for my stage 2 NLP Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

I however JUST WANTED IT OUT OF ME!!! (That was what I really said!) And because I am the recovering people-pleaser that I am, I had a hard time telling my oncologist that we didn’t so much agree with his treatment options.

You can read the details of my story HERE and watch it HERE, but after freaking out for a few days, I eventually agreed to give a nontoxic, natural approach to my cancer a try for a three-month period while monitoring my cancer’s behavior carefully.

Long story very short, after 3 months on my nontoxic healing protocol my palpable cancer was almost completely gone to the touch. This was extremely encouraging and we moved forward, strengthening my protocol even more as we continued to learn more about additional natural therapies.

Four months into my nontoxic cancer treatment, I discovered that I was pregnant which of course brought plenty of new questions and changed the dynamic of my healing considerably. My oncologist, my husband and I both agreed that we would continue doing what we had been doing and three months after that I was declared in “clinical remission” and have remained cancer-free since.

Since 2011, this has been my cozy place on the web to write about life during and after healing naturally from cancer. Here you will find the nitty-gritty about what an anticancer lifestyle and diet looks like. Whether it’s chugging giant vegetable smoothies, chopping colorful salads, pinching my nose to eat cancer-fighting concoctions , or shivering after wheatgrass shots– I hope you’ll join in!

Although my path to healing involved non toxic therapies, I know that each person’s healing journey is unique. I want those stopping by here to know ALL of your options for cancer treatment and know that everyone can benefit from adopting an anticancer diet and lifestyle.

Whether you are preventing, taking a natural approach to healing cancer or are integrating conventional treatment, our diet and lifestyle choices matter and you have OPTIONS.

The blog is quiet these days as I spend my days homeschooling my 6 children, but you can check out updates and tips on my Facebook and Instagram pages. I also have a YouTube Channel,

The best way to keep up with me is by SUBSCRIBING to my weekly(ish) newsletter. You can subscribe HERE.

You can also check out my 60+ page Anti-Cancer Lifestyle Guide with 5 days worth of anti-cancer meal plans + 25 recipes + printable grocery list and a bunch more.

Everyday I am incredibly grateful.

I hope the words in About AntiCancerMom.com, Natural Cancer Survivor this blog help make life less overwhelming so that you will thrive during your healing journey and after.

Most people think cancer is about genetics…but environment and daily habits matter way more than you’ve been told!

Comment PLAN for my free non-toxic cancer protocol guide on how I healed naturally from cancer 17 years ago!

Here are 5 signs your body may be under more stress than it can safely handle (with studies to back me up!)

1️⃣ Constant exhaustion
Persistent fatigue is strongly linked to chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation. It’s a sign that something needs to be changed!
Inflammation has been shown to contribute to cancer development and progression (Hanahan & Weinberg, Cell, 2011).
2️⃣ Digestive issues you’ve normalized
Constipation, bloating, and poor gut motility can clog up detoxification leading to a toxic internal terrain. This was my number one because of my cancer in my opinion.
The gut microbiome plays a critical role in immune surveillance and cancer risk (Zitvogel et al., Science, 2017).
3️⃣ Daily exposure to “low-dose” toxins
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals in personal care and household products can affect hormone signaling. I changed everything about my routine after diagnosis!
Endocrine disruptors have been linked to hormone-driven cancers (Gore et al., Endocrine Reviews, 2015).
4️⃣ Little to no sweating or movement
The lymphatic system relies on movement to circulate immune cells and sweating is a detox mechanism.
Lymphatic dysfunction is associated with impaired immune response (Rockson, Lymphatic Research & Biology, 2018).
5️⃣ Chronic stress as a baseline
Long-term elevated cortisol can suppress immune function. How you handle your stress and release negative emotions is key!
Psychological stress has been shown to reduce immune surveillance mechanisms (Antoni et al., Nature Reviews Cancer, 2006).
What can you do? Here are resources to help you take action!

Comment PLAN to grab my brand new, free non-toxic protocol guide + grocery list and habit checklist!

My Anti-Cancer Lifestyle Guide is my preventative guide for tips and tricks and recipes! Comment GUIDE or grab it in bio!

Chemotherapy was my backup plan. I put it off for 3 months while I monitored closely, doing everything natural I could to support my body in healing my cancer.
I committed 100% to intentional dietary changes, targeted supplements, and detox methods.
In just 6 months, my cancer went into “spontaneous remission” from stage 2 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. That’s the term doctors use when cancer disappears without their prescribed treatments. This was 16 years ago, and I stuck to my healing regimen and diet for almost 7 years, with no recurrence.
(More details below )
Comment PLAN to get my free nontoxic cancer protocol guide + printable grocery list and anti-cancer habits checklist where I share my full story and exactly what I did on my cancer healing journey.
This may not be for everyone. Your trust in conventional medicine might be deeply rooted. Your cancer may be more advanced or aggressive, or you might simply not believe in natural healing. It’s definitely a personal, well-researched, and prayerful decision.

But I think the takeaway here is…NUTRITION DOES MATTER!
And for SOME types of cancer at CERTAIN stages, perhaps oncologists could consider “first doing no harm” and recommend nutrition and lifestyle changes, alongside targeted supplements, as a FIRST line of defense while carefully monitoring.
For me, losing my fertility (from the effects of chemo) was too much to risk, so I took the chance, being vigilant about how my cancer was responding.

6 kids later, we are extremely thankful.

I set a 3 month goal to give effort by changing my diet and lifestyle and detoxing my body before I would begin any chemo.

By 3 months my tumor had almost completely shrunk to the touch. After 6 months I was in “clinical spontaneous remission” (cancer that goes away without treatment.)

The point of sharing my story is not that every cancer can heal this way (I had stage 2 lymphoma) but that nutrition, diet, and detox can make a difference in outcome!)

Daily routine + schedule below

My “cancer treatment” made me feel the best I’ve ever felt in my life! Schedule

This simple daily rhythm became the backbone of my healing. My stage 2 Lymphoma cancer went away within 6 months of starting this. It may not be for everyone, but it was for me. I stayed on this exact protocol for 3 years and at 90% adherence for 7 years.

7am: Budwig mixture (cottage cheese + flax oil) More about preparation and ingredients by commenting PLAN! I followed up with a cup of sencha/matcha green tea sweetened with a dab of stevia.

I seriously couldn’t keep weight on. The Budwig mixture I ate
The main reason for the weight loss was that the rest of my diet was made up of cancer fighting vegetables and low glycemic berries. I was likely in ketosis! It was a shock to my system and the weight just started falling off.
I also had a hard time choking down the vegetables because I was used to my diet of microwave dinners, Cheez-Its and Diet Coke for my entire life.
After adhering to my non-toxic cancer protocol for 6 months I was in clinical “spontaneous remission” And that was 17 years ago with no recurrence! ( I had stage 2 lymphoma.)
Comment PLAN to grab my free, brand new non-toxic protocol guide + grocery list and anti-cancer habit tracker printables!
Dr. Johanna Budwig was a German bio-physicist that studied how fats affect the health of human blood. (More on this also by searching “budwig” on my blog anticancermom.com)

Her discoveries led her to compare the impact of blood from people with diets laden with Omega 6 heavy trans fats and seed oils compared to people who ate diets rich in Omega 3 fats like flaxseed oil.

This led her to create her mixture of sulphuric protein (she used quark, similar to cottage cheese) and freshly cold-pressed flax seed oil and ground flax seeds, which she used in her clinic of terminal cancer patients.

Her success rates bringing these terminal cancer patients back to health resulted in a lot of attention from the medical community!

I ate this version of the Budwig recipe (once daily) for 7 years

2/3 cup organic cottage cheese

6 Tbsp flax seed oil (for prevention I use 3-4 Tbsp)

—BLEND with immersion blender—

Add stevia and spices after blending to sweeten.

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11am: second Essiac tea dose. (more in PLAN)
12pm: Cancer-fighting smoothie packed with greens, sprouts, avocado, + more (daily!) complete recipe on my blog  Sipped on more green tea.
3:30pm Snack: usually blueberries with Ezekiel toast and olive oil with sea salt. Light workout or walk outside.
6pm: Anti-cancer dinner salad loaded with colorful veggies, sprouts, berries, + homemade ACV dressing. Comment SALAD to grab the recipe or find it on my book or blog. (separate comment)
More rebounding after dinner. This is also when I took my pm supplements.
9pm: Third Essiac tea dose. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1509531437846961
Bedtime at 10:00ish.
Anti-Cancer Detox Soup  Servings: 8
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups celery, diced (about 8 celery ribs)
2 cups carrots, diced (about 7 carrots)
2 cups onion, diced (about 1 large onion)
2 green bell peppers, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups chicken broth + 1 cup water
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 head green or purple cabbage, chopped
1 Tbsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp dried basil
A few shakes of black pepper
1-2 teaspoons Celtic sea salt (to taste)
Optional: 1/8 – 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Optional: 1 cup of pre-cooked lentils
Directions:
Stovetop: 1. Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add onion, celery, carrots, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. 3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant. 4. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with juices). Stir to combine. 5. Add chopped cabbage, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt (if using). 6. Bring soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. 7. Cover and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage and vegetables are tender. 7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.
Instant Pot: (my preferred method)
Set Instant Pot to Sauté (Normal). Add olive oil.
Once hot, add onion, celery, carrots, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Press Cancel to stop sauté mode
Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juices), cabbage, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt (if using). Stir well.
Secure lid and set valve to sealed.
Cook on Manual / Pressure Cook – High for 15 minutes.
Allow Natural Release for 10 minutes, then carefully do a Quick Release for remaining pressure.
Open lid, stir, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
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1/2 cucumber
4 ribs celery
4 carrots
1/2 beet
1/2 lemon
pineapple core + a few slices of pineapple
1 apple
1 inch knob of ginger
Slightly better than the caffeine high  and waaaayyyyy more antioxidants.

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Best juicer = one you actually use!
I make about 32-40 ounces of juice daily (recipe below) and add it to a canteen and sip on it through the afternoon. It helps me fight cravings by sipping 8-10 ounces or so every hour.

It’s like plant medicine on a drip! Benefits and recipe
I use my amazing 16-year-old Breville juicer that handles all kinds of ingredients like a boss and cleans up in 3 minutes! Tip is to wash the parts right after using and be done with it! #juicing #juice #cancersurvivor