The Cancer Advisor

In 1991, Glenn Sabin was a healthy, energetic 28-year-old newlywed who felt invincible—until routine blood tests revealed a devastating diagnosis: chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Told by doctors that his disease was fatal and incurable, Sabin refused to accept this fate. Instead, he embarked on a pioneering journey of self-advocacy, research, and integrative care that ultimately led to a near-miraculous remission. From Diagnosis to Determination Despite feeling strong and active, Sabin’s diagnosis came as a shock. His spleen was dangerously enlarged, packed with leukemic cells, and doctors recommended surgery followed by a risky bone marrow transplant. Faced with a 20% mortality risk from the transplant itself, Sabin chose a different path—one that combined conventional medicine with a personalized regimen of diet, exercise, supplements, and mind-body practices. The Power of an “N of 1” Approach Working closely with his doctors, Sabin became his own research subject—an “n of 1” tri...

Authors:  Ilyes Baghli 1 , William Makis 2 , Paul E. Marik 3 , Michael J. Gonzalez 4,5,6 , William B. Grant 7 , Ron Hunninghake 8 , Thomas E. Levy 8 , Homer Lim 9 , Richard Z. Cheng 10 , Igor Bondarenko 11 , Paul Bousquet 12 , Roberto Ortiz 13 , Mignonne Mary 14 , Dominic P. D’Agostino 15 , Pierrick Martinez 16 1  International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine, Toronto, ON, Canada 2  Alberta Health Services, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, AB, Canada 3  Frontline COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance, Washington, DC, USA 4  University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, School of Public Health, San Juan, PR 5  Universidad Central del Caribe, School of Chiropractic, Bayamon, Puerto Rico 6  EDP University, Naturopathic Sciences Program, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico 7  Sunlight, Nutrition, and Health Research Center, San Francisco, CA, USA 8  Riordan Clinic, 3100 North Hillside, Wichita, KS, USA 9  Akesis Holistic Health, Manila, Philippines 1...

Facing a cancer diagnosis can feel like navigating an endless maze with no clear direction. The overwhelming emotions and confusion that accompany such news are shared by many. While conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy have a role to play, there’s a growing interest in alternative therapies that can complement or even replace traditional methods. Did you know that many alternative cancer treatments have been explored, offering new hope to those affected by cancer? The use of complementary and alternative medicine is becoming more prevalent as patients seek options beyond conventional medical treatments. Alternative medicine includes therapies used outside of standard medical practices, offering different approaches to treat cancer. Integrative medicine combines both conventional and alternative treatments, aiming to improve outcomes and enhance quality of life. Diverse cancer hallmarks targeted by repurposed non-oncology drugs. This figure was created...