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From Hospice to Healing: A Breast Cancer Survivor's Remarkable Journey

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Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland

Shared with the generous permission of Cannabis Health Radio. This episode originally aired on November 13, 2024

In December 2023, Charity Kelchen of Iowa was given only weeks to live, facing the devastating reality of stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer, compounded by a painful, fungating tumor. Placed on hospice care, she endured months of severe bleeding and blood loss until doctors removed an 8-pound tumor from her chest. But her battle was far from over—new, aggressive tumors emerged, forcing her through 40 grueling days of radiation. Amid the relentless fight, Charity turned to Cannabis oil, an unconventional yet powerful tool in her recovery. On October 10th, 2024, she received the news she had fought so hard for—a clean scan.

 

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