178: Dale Atkinson survived Stage IV esophageal cancer | palliative care | endoscopy | CAPOX | cold neuropathy

About this episode

Dale Atkinson shares his journey of surviving Stage IV esophageal cancer through a personalized care plan combining conventional and non-mainstream treatments.

Dale Atkinson Description In 2024, Dale Atkinson was diagnosed with Stage IV esophageal cancer. His diagnosis preceded by the death of his mother and was preceded by his partner being diagnosed with lung cancer. All this in the space of a few weeks. Dale was active in sports and consumed a healthy diet, but in 2019 began to suffer chronic acid reflux. His symptoms were repeatedly treated as acid reflux, but it wasn't until 2024 that he underwent an endoscopy, which immediately revealed a tumor and a diagnosis of Stage IV esophageal cancer. Dale was told he didn't have long to live and was immediately placed in palliative care. However, he did extensive research and essentially designed his own care plan, combining conventional chemotherapy and immunotherapy with non-mainstream remedies. In 2025, the tumor shrank and he was declared to have No Evidence of Disease. In 2019, Dale Atkinson was still in his twenties, was on a vegetarian diet and was active in four sports, including rugby. Then he began to experience chronic acid reflux and heartburn. Sleep was interrupted by rising into his throat. He had difficulty swallowing. Dale sought medical attention, but his symptoms were…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Foster

Guest: Dale Atkinson

Topics covered

• cancer survival
• palliative care
• endoscopy
• chemotherapy
• immunotherapy
• chronic acid reflux

Keywords

• esophageal cancer
• palliative care
• endoscopy
• CAPOX
• cold neuropathy
• chronic acid reflux
• immunotherapy
• chemotherapy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: palliative care, CAPOX, immunotherapy

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