North Carolina mother-of-three Aisha McClellan beat cancer despite doctors giving her only three months to live. She was astonished to hear that the disease had reappeared and expanded quickly after undergoing many rounds of treatment, which included external radiation, chemotherapy, and internal radiation, after being initially diagnosed with stage 2B cervical cancer.
Aisha wouldn’t give up. She sought out second views from doctors until she discovered one who might give her fresh hope by suggesting alternative treatments.
McClellan’s initial therapy was successful, but when she came in for her follow-up, it was found that the cancer had spread to her liver and lungs. Her initial scans hadn’t been thorough enough. She was heartbroken and concerned for her children’s future in light of the dismal prognosis. Lia, 19, Tyler, 18, and Arianna, 17, were the children of a single parent who was dying. With no family support, she was afraid they would be alone if she didn’t fight to live.
After McClellan lost her work due to treatments, she and her mother took up housekeeping as a means to pay the expenses. In addition to the new therapies, she continued to take vitamins and supplements and stayed positive. Gradually, she began to experience the benefits of her efforts and not the cancer.
At last, McClellan got a second chance at life when a follow-up scan proved she had fully recovered from the therapy.
All during her struggle, her children were her priority. The idea of supporting them and meeting their needs inspired her. She was able to overcome the most challenging parts of her therapy because of her unwavering will.
It is crucial to obtain several medical opinions, as McClellan’s story shows. In the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, her tale exemplifies the transformative power of optimism and resolve.
Also important is the new legislation that gives Americans the “right to try” alternative methods that the AMA once frowned upon.
