Does standard medical care address why cancer occurs?

According to Steve Forbes, standard medical care like chemotherapy and radiation is harsh and does not get to the root cause of why the cancer developed. He believes a holistic program is necessary to figure out the 'why' to prevent the cancer from returning.

Can you introduce yourself and describe your diagnosis?

My name is Steve Forbes. I'm from Madison, Wisconsin, and I was diagnosed with cancer in May 2025 with stage four colon cancer.

What was your original cancer plan and why did you seek out Katrina Foe?

My cancer plan was to work traditionally with an oncologist through my insurance provider, which for me didn't offer a lot of hope. That's why I found the Cancer Freedom program and Katrina. I was looking for hope, and I really wanted to get to the root cause of why I got cancer and how I can prevent the cancer from c…

Is Medical Aid in Dying a difficult topic for families to discuss?

David Janmohamed noted that when he first brought up Empowered Endings, it 'didn't go over too well' and was not immediately accepted by his father. However, as his father's condition became terminal, it became one of his last wishes to have that option available.

How does Empowered Endings differ from top-tier hospital palliative care?

While David's father attended MD Anderson, the family found traditional support difficult to navigate and inaccessible. David explains that Empowered Endings 'shines' by providing an accessible ecosystem of emotional and logistical support that hospitals lacked.

What is the role of the family during the Empowered Endings process?

The service allowed the family to stop acting as 'nurses,' 'doctors,' or 'strategic healthcare planners.' David stated this empowered them to simply be a family—son and wife—and be fully present in his father's final moments.

What does integrative cancer support look like in practice?

56 people recorded interviews about integrative cancer support across 14 organisations. 10 of them mentioned symptoms resolved or reduced in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was 2 weeks – 2 months. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

Patients and carers describing supportive care alongside oncology. Not treatment advice — first-hand accounts only.

Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.

What people said changed

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

Symptom relief10 of 56 mentioned it
“And for me, you know, it has come back, but there's so many things that I've learned in the Cancer Freedom Program and the the, mindset to be able to use the different resources that that Katrina has provided, has has…”Steve Forbes
Better systems9 of 56 mentioned it
“Bob is just able to get as technical as you need, but he really keeps it at the level for the family to understand what is ahead of them, understand what the patient can prepare for and what to expect before the proce…”David Janmohamed
Felt supported9 of 56 mentioned it
“Then we started to feel more support, but I think it was still difficult to navigate.”David Janmohamed
Confidence8 of 56 mentioned it
“And I am a firm believer, and especially because health is my #1 value, I'm a firm believer that we should have choice and we should be able to know who we're working with and have a sense of trust with the person.”Debora Wayne
More energy7 of 56 mentioned it
“And you feel so much better, skin starts to look better, your body starts to feel better, and you have more energy.”Diana Stubblefield
Family & relationships6 of 56 mentioned it
“Bob is just able to get as technical as you need, but he really keeps it at the level for the family to understand what is ahead of them, understand what the patient can prepare for and what to expect before the proce…”David Janmohamed
Mood & stress5 of 56 mentioned it
“Lifestyle, stress relief, diet.”Robin Miller
Less pain4 of 56 mentioned it
“I'm the founder and the CEO of the International Chronic Pain Institute. years ago, I became very, very frustrated seeing that in the healthcare industry, we were losing our sense of power over who we worked with and…”Debora Wayne

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How long it took

2 weeks – 2 months · 1

Stories in this topic

Showing 12 of 56 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

“So to me, it left no doubt and it validated exactly what these plant stem cells were doing.”Wayne McNaughton
“Chad and Rene Satterfield initially hesitated due to cost, but booked immediately during a sale. They concluded that the service is 'priceless' because it fills the void insurance leaves, ultimately saving Chad's life by catching cancer early.”Chad
“Eric also because you can have specific tests that they make available at a reasonable cost.”Christiane Breton

Frequently asked

Does standard medical care address why cancer occurs?: According to Steve Forbes, standard medical care like chemotherapy and radiation is harsh and does not get to the root cause of why the cancer developed. He believes a holistic program is necessary to figure out the 'why' to prevent the cancer from returning. — Steve Forbes
Can you introduce yourself and describe your diagnosis?: My name is Steve Forbes. I'm from Madison, Wisconsin, and I was diagnosed with cancer in May 2025 with stage four colon cancer. — Steve Forbes
What was your original cancer plan and why did you seek out Katrina Foe?: My cancer plan was to work traditionally with an oncologist through my insurance provider, which for me didn't offer a lot of hope. That's why I found the Cancer Freedom program and Katrina. I was looking for hope, and I really wanted to get to the root cause of why I got cancer and how I can prevent the cancer from c… — Steve Forbes
Is Medical Aid in Dying a difficult topic for families to discuss?: David Janmohamed noted that when he first brought up Empowered Endings, it 'didn't go over too well' and was not immediately accepted by his father. However, as his father's condition became terminal, it became one of his last wishes to have that option available. — David Janmohamed
How does Empowered Endings differ from top-tier hospital palliative care?: While David's father attended MD Anderson, the family found traditional support difficult to navigate and inaccessible. David explains that Empowered Endings 'shines' by providing an accessible ecosystem of emotional and logistical support that hospitals lacked. — David Janmohamed
What is the role of the family during the Empowered Endings process?: The service allowed the family to stop acting as 'nurses,' 'doctors,' or 'strategic healthcare planners.' David stated this empowered them to simply be a family—son and wife—and be fully present in his father's final moments. — David Janmohamed