In this episode of Canna Curious, Kyla sits down with Alli Bannister, a mother, nurse practitioner, and survivor of an exceptionally rare form of appendix cancer. One so uncommon it affects only one in a million people.

What began as unexplained pain, bloating and digestive changes quickly escalated into emergency surgery, a Christmas Day hospitalisation, and the devastating discovery that cancer had spread across nearly all of Alli’s abdominal organs. Within days, she was facing a radical treatment plan involving organ removal, aggressive surgery and hot chemotherapy. But Alli made a courageous choice to pause.

This conversation explores what happens when someone refuses to rush their healing, chooses to listen to their body, and claims agency in a system driven by urgency and fear. Ali shares her decision to seek integrative treatment in Thailand, her experience with medical cannabis for pain and anxiety, the role of meditation and trauma healing, and how mindset became just as critical as medicine.

In this episode, we explore:

• The early signs of Ali’s rare appendix cancer and why her symptoms were repeatedly dismissed
• The moment she received her diagnosis and how it reshaped her identity
• The emotional and physical impact of emergency surgery and radical organ removal
• Why Ali chose to pause instead of rushing into life-altering treatment
• The role of integrative and alternative therapies in her healing journey
• How CBD and THC supported her pain management, anxiety and sense of calm
• The mind-body connection and the importance of meditation during trauma
• Financial realities of alternative cancer treatment and systemic limitations
• Reclaiming agency within the medical system
• How healing trauma and emotional release became part of survival
• Ali’s mission to support others walking a similar path

If you want to know more about Alli or the power of hydrogen water you can find Alli here IG @alli.healingontheroad

Email: alli@allihealingontheroad.com

Radical Remission by Kelly A Turner

Quantam Healing by Deepak Chopra

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Disclaimer:
We are not doctors, and this is not medical advice. Everything shared here is based on our personal lived experiences and the stories of others. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or wellness routine.