Spontaneous/Radical Remission of Cancer: Transpersonal Results from a Grounded Theory Study

Authors

Kelly A. Turner, University of California, Berkeley

DOI

10.24972/ijts.2014.33.1.42

Abstract

This grounded theory study aimed to collect hypotheses for spontaneous or radical remission (RR) of cancer, which is a remission that occurs without medical treatment, or with medical treatment considered inadequate to produce the remission. Interviews were conducted with 20 RR survivors and 50 non-conventional healers from 11 countries. Results showed that three underlying beliefs emerged: 1. Cancer thrives under certain conditions; 2. Illness represents blockage; and 3. A body-mind-spirit interaction exists. Six factors believed to be possible causes of RR also emerged: 1. Diet change; 2. Deepening spirituality; 3. Increasing happiness; 4. Releasing suppressed emotions; 5. Taking supplements; and 6. Using intuition. Three additional factors emerged among RR survivors only. This paper takes a closer look at those findings that involved transpersonal elements.

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Recommended Citation

Turner, K. A. (2014). Turner, K. A. (2014). Spontaneous/radical remission of cancer: Transpersonal results from a grounded theory study. International Journal of Transpersonal Studies, 33(1), 42–56.. International Journal of Transpersonal Studies, 33 (1). https://doi.org/10.24972/ijts.2014.33.1.42