As a kidney cancer and benign brain tumor survivor I’ve learned that this is my journey. Once diagnosed I’ve learned how to best guide myself through the journey. Everyone always tries to find blame. Sometimes it just is what it is.
Since all people will die, the fact that you are exposing your vulnerability to everyone helps others realize that even though you are eating wonderfully, you are still human and can get sick but your attitude and choices will inspire your fans.
And think how long ago you would have been gone if you hadnt taken this path. You'll get over this hump and we'll cellabrate together. I got Dx'd with stage 3C uterine cancer 3.5 years ago, got the surgery, but went for alternative treatments after that. I've had no evidence of further cancer. Yes, the good is moving toward living my best life with a seriously improved diet, with your help, and others like Dr Goldhammer, Chris Wark, and many others. Thanks again for sharing your current experience. Much love to you. Keep doing what God has called you to. ❤❤❤
@@debbiemarshall3748, uterine cancer i iodine deficiency. Take Iodoral 12.5 tabs & make sure to salt your food. Pink salt or celtic sea salt & iodine work together. Only avail online.
My sister-in-law was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in early 2015, with a 6-month prognosis, but she lived for 8 more years!!! Prayers and healing thoughts for you Chef AJ with big thanks for all you have done and are doing for us!!! You have really helped me in my plant-based journey!!! Like someone else said, you're the Johnny Carson (or maybe the Oprah!) of our movement, with all your amazing interviews!!!💗🌹💓
You look amazing chef AJ. And Dr Goldhamer is correct....in every way. Ive been vegan 60 years and have Brc1 gene. I am 6 years breast cancer survivor. I truly believe our plant based lifestyle has contributed to our health whenever and whatever transpires. Sending lots of funny, happy days to you, your husband and blessed Bailey 🐶
You did everything right, Chef AJ. You did not cause this. Remember when you beat polyps before writing unprocessed? You saved me and a lot of other people from some real bad habits and I will always be grateful. I found a GIGANTIC Japanese sweet potato at Island Pacific on Roscoe and I bought it for you! I love you Chef AJ!
Thank you for all you do, Chef AJ. You are truly a gift to all of us in the plant-based community. I have learned so much from your videos and books and been inspired to keep going on this path. Dr. Goldhamer is also fabulous. Funny, smart and full of great insights. The two of you together are simply magical! Looking forward to many more years of seeing you both!
I put your biopsy date on my calendar so I can offer a special prayer for you that day. Chef AJ you are an amazing woman ... prior to and after your diagnosis. So just keep being you and have the best quality of life that you are able to have.❤
No. I cannot imagine why some people write unkind words, to others, specially those who are sick. We make the best decision with the scientific information we have at the time we have. All sadness is from material not spiritual condition. Best wishes and prayers for your speedy health and recovery.
I also was raised by a mother who smoked 1.5 packs of menthol Newports a day. My sister and I suffered for years because of her bad habit. And both Karen and I suffer for most of our lives with sinus and lung issues. And I worked in a city for years - high pollution. There are so many factors other than diet that we have absolutely no control over that can cause harm to us, especially environmental exposures. And unmitigated stress on top of it all. I would just focus my energy and attention on surrounding yourself with loving souls and being very gentle, loving and compassionate to yourself. And every moment is precious. Do things that enable you to be in a continual state of joy, feeling loving and loved. I sense your soul is already encouraging you to do all of these things I hear you speaking about to be authentically who you are. ❤❤❤
Dr. Goldhammer is a real mensch. AJ is an American treasure and the two of them have helped more people than they can ever imagine. God bless you both ❤❤❤
All we can do is control what we can control and you’ve done that splendidly. The food choices you make and the exercise you do and the community you support is beyond fabulous. I’m rooting for you!
Wisdom comes in many packages but for me the insight and clarity of how Dr. Goldhamer & Dr. Fuhrman sees and assesses things are simply amazing. Love how their brain works, they are a gift for how I evaluate and process things and I thank you for your dedication in helping people and I have been your follower now 2015. Thank you AJ for the things you do and like Dr. Goldhamer said that having a good deeds indeed helps the people that do it as well as the people they help.
You radiate, goodness, light, and your soul is Beautiful A.J. Please don’t give any notice to anything negative, just keep shinning and loving each and everyday to the fullest.
"My Mother once gave me a tip: In difficult times, you move forward in small steps. Do what you have to do, but little by little. Don't think about the future, or what may happen tomorrow. Wash the dishes. Remove the dust. Write a letter. Make a soup. Plant a seed. You see? You are advancing step by step. Take a step and stop. Rest a little. Praise yourself. Take another step. Then another. You won't notice, but your steps will grow more and more. And the time will come when you can think about the future without crying." ~ Elena Mikhalkova 🌿🙏🌿
Geez I love that!! Is Elena your Mum? That’s all so beautiful and so true! Resonates with me too right now 😢thanks for sharing❤ (even tho I know u meant it for AJ-& I’m hijacking that lovely comment) 😊I’m off to do the dishes and make a soup now.(note that I skipped the dusting lol)
I’m glad you chose to let your followers know about your cancer. It makes me feel like I’m not a total failure for having cancer. I’m sorry for all the negativity. I feel the same about you as I do Dr McDougall, thank goodness for your healthy lifestyle. It lets you live your best life. Wishing you the best during this process. Forget the negative comments. You are loved and appreciated by so many.
Cancer treatments have come a long way, Chef AJ, and you probably have a very dedicated medical team treating you! Sending you prayers and positive thoughts!
It just breaks my heart that Chef AJ has to deal with all of the criticisms and negativity. Although she has a platform, it isn’t our business to infer why she has a cancer diagnosis. What we should be doing instead is praying for her.
What a fantastic episode! I always love listening to Dr. Goldhamer, but this was on another level! Dr. Goldhamer is often seen as a purist and an example of perfection in terms of lifestyle. And while he may live more optimally than most of us, I absolutely love his attitude about all the speculations about Chef AJ's diagnosis. He showed so much common sense, level-headedness, and hope. This whole episode was a great example of not majoring in minor things. Thanks as always, Chef AJ, for bringing us high quality guests and for your fantastic hosting. Sending you lots of love and best wishes for your appointment next week!❤
All these people's speculations are more about them, and not you Chef AJ. They are most likely choosing behavioral or environmental factors that they themselves don't share. This is self-soothing. They are trying to reduce their worries about their own health, such as "I don't dye my hair, so I dodged that bullet." I agree wholeheartedly with Dr. Goldhamer about ignoring all the haters, and surrounding yourself with loving, caring people and communities. Blessings to you, now and always!
Perfect!! Thanks to both of you for busting the myths about your lung cancer! We love you and I am praying fervently for a good outcome for you Chef AJ. 🙏🏼😘❤️🥰🕯️
I’ve enjoyed all of your cooking videos and interviews with the health professionals of our times. As a result, I did a 30 day fast and lost 39 Lbs 2 years ago. I’ve learned a lot. I’m grateful. Wish you well in your journey to healing. Keep smiling.
I really appreciate you both talking about choosing the treatment that will help your quality of life. I refused chemo treatment (stage 4 colon cancer age 54) and people thought I was crazy not to "fight!". The cancer center ended up allowing me into an immunotherapy study that has made my quality of life so much better these last 10 months and allowed me to do an ostomy reversal surgery that normally would have never been done if I had been immunocompromised. Such tough decisions, but my advice to those of you out there with advanced stages of cancer is to do what feels right in your heart and ask the very hard questions of your doctor, as you both mentioned here. Thank you for this! You will help so many people with your openness through this all.
Chef AJ......I'm so sorry. I was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer a couple of years ago through a routine scan. They were tiny and removed successfully. Thanks to your information and doctors such as Dr. Goldhamer, I now go for a CT scan every 9 months instead of every 6 months. I have so far avoided chemo etc....but I still am facing a 90 percent reoccurrence rate......BUT that rate is based on people who do not eat whole food plant exclusive. A while back I read a story on line about a woman that had dealt with cancer throughout her life 4 times! She lived to 103 and died of natural causes. So.....we have lots of hope there!😘 Will be thinking and praying for you.🙏🏼🤗
Hi AJ You do look beautiful! I just listened to Chris Beat Cancer interview with Tulsy Ball about mushrooms. You came to mind. Continue praying for you and enjoying your wonderful interviews. Sending love and hugs.
I have enjoyed this interview with Dr Goldenhamer, love is dry sense of humour 😂. I am flabbergasted by how some people have given you their views on why you have lung cancer. I find that very cheeky to be honest and very unhelpful. Wishing you all the very best Chef AJ ❤
fabulous discussion. I am an SOS (no salt, no oils, no sugar) vegan myself, plus....i've been to True North, twice....in the last 10 years for 7 day....and longer, medically supervised water fasts. This discussion addressed my own fears about.....hmmm, maybe, as an SOS vegan, i am being stupid. No. After this interview, I am 100% convinced that True North, Goldhamer, Chef AJ.....SOS vegan is the way to go. Thank you for your candor, Chef AJ and Alan Goldhamer. I truly appreciate you both ! The world would be a much better place if people had less fear and shame about their illnesses....and were more open. Chef AJ is setting a great example for us all. We can all learn So much from each other, just by be open to a conversation.
Dr. Mcdougall only sent patient s to True North if they had one foot in the grave with no hope for recovery. He recommended to salt & sugar the surface of the food
OMG Dr. Goldhamer 🤣🤣🤣🤣 .. i love him. first time seeing him .. omg he is hilarious. i pray for your healing Chef AJ. thank you for your continued contribution to this community to help make our lives better.
I’m a nurse and it is true, cancer is not the death sentence that is used to be! You just have to address it as you would any other illness. You’re smart and have good support… I expect that you will have positive outcomes
I don't think that there's any reason for you to feel guilty or bad about how you lived. NO ONE can live perfectly because it's impossible to know everything you need to do to be perfectly healthy. No one knows. As for treatment, listen to your heart ! I love everything Dr. Goldhamer said around minute 50. It doesn't matter that people might judge you. The only thing that matters is how you decide will be the best choice for you.
Cutting back with your videos will not jeopardize getting your information out to all. We can watch anytime, doesn’t have to be live. We love you and it’s important you keep strong & move forward. There’s a saying, God doesn’t lose one door without opening another.
Thank you so much chef AJ! It's also important to raise awareness for COPD wich is a huge risk factor for lung cancer regardless of smoking! Get well soon ❤❤❤
Chef Aj! You remind me of my grandma who passed a few years ago from lung and multiple other cancers. As it also runs in my family. Something very important to know, every time they cut you open to do a biopsy, the cancer spreads. I hope you see this comment and just continue to eat a clean diet/fasting, you will be just fine. Best wishes to you💓
This is such good stuff. Your journey from the start has really been such a motivation for me. I'm lifting you up in prayer to the Lord every day and asking God to speak to your heart. May you find peace, comfort, and Eternity through this trial.
I love that Dr Goldhammer makes you laugh AJ. Take care, I'm so glad you're feeling the love, and good luck with your procedure. You are a very impressive woman and never forget it! ❤
I am also someone that despite an exceptional diet has struggled with my health. I have learned that childhood trauma can have a significant impact on up regulating a nervous system and create health issues. Has definitely contributed to health struggles for me. If you haven't done nervous system or trauma work, I highly recommend it. This is not a judgment. Or even a suggestion that is what caused your cancer just something I'm noting with myself. Also… If you happen to see this, I specialize in anxiety and panic disorders and have developed a very effective therapy for helping people. Please don't think I'm suggesting that these things caused your cancer. You may never know why exactly you got cancer. The important thing is you know how to best support your health and you've got a whole team of the best of the best to help you recover. Hugs and prayers!
This was wonderful, really a wonderful episode, and i'm definitely going to share it with my sister and listen to it again. Love you, chef AJ, you are truly a trailblazer and an inspiration.
Thank you AJ for all you do and sharing your journey with us!!! This is good information and I’ll be here to follow you through this trial! You are an amazing human!
Much love to you, Chef AJ! You’ve built an amazing community here. You’ve been here for all of us, and we are all here to support you. I hope you feel that. ❤
Aj you are so loved!! I have been diagnosed with the nodules as well. 3 very tiny small ones. My Dr said to have a pet scan next year to check them. Not to worry because they are so small. So now I know I need to clean up my diet. I don't eat meat. I don't do dairy for the most part. I make alot of green smoothies and juices. But know I need to do some changes. I think you will do great and heal. I will keep you in my prayers as I pray 🙏. I have had a huge wake up call. Get rid of the wrong foods!!! You are so wonderful!!! I love watching your videos. So inspiring. By the way I am a former smoker 😢
Maybe you will address this later in the episode, I am writing this as I listen. I look at your lifestyle being a vegan, your routine visits at True North etc. Couple that with your wonderful personality I am shocked you got cancer at all. The genetic variables must have been the factor. We’ll never really know. One thing I do know is you are a great person and I truly wish you the very best.
Thank you so much for having made the effort and taken the time to conduct this educational interview with Dr Alan Goldhamer regarding your recent lung cancer diagnosis, Chef AJ. The opportunity for us to hear this situation discussed between two poised, composed, and caring individuals that we have so appreciated for years now is a generous gift. Above and beyond how important it is to your appreciative fans to hear you, see you, and understand better what you are experiencing as the days unfold, there is the importance of the very fact that you are discussing this frightening issue publicly and the opportunity that it offers them to discharge amorphous fears that obstruct them from speaking freely to other people, in their own lives, who have equally frightening diagnoses. I love you and Dr Goldhamer. I admire both of you for your courage, your tenacity, your determination, your herculean work ethic, and your wonderful sense humor. Thank you both for your interest in us, our health, the health of our loved ones, and your modeling of Public Service in its most intimate way. I'm delighted that the two of you are such good friends and I send very special regards to Charles as you all make your way through this experience as mutually supportive friends in a trying situation!!!
I would like to say Chef A.J. you are Divinely created in the image and likeness of the Divine. The spirit of God is within you. Ask the divine spirit within you what your next step is on your healing journey. Surround yourself with love and light!!!❤
I’m so sorry to hear about this Chef AJ and I will be praying for you daily and will light a candle at Holy Mass for you. Praying healing in the mighty name of Jesus. Praying peace for you deep peace joy hope and love God bless you. God guided me to raw vegan praying that you may be lead back to juicing. Also Dr Fred Bisci mentioned an algae that can cure cancer maybe reach out to him. You are such a blessing to the world 🌎. Enjoy Disneyworld!! 🙏💕🙏💕
Hi, Chef AJ: The reason you are attacked by cancer is that you are going to give us a living testimony of how you are going to conquer the disease by your positive attitude and healthy diet. Keep up! We are walking along with you, pray for you. Much appreciated for your Channel.
Chef AJ, you have to do what is best for you !! There will always be negative nellie's in this world, their opinion means nothing!! Close the door on their voice!! They are not in your shoes. You go forward the best you can, you do not owe anyone an explanation. If people cannot see the love you have in your heart in all you have shared, and who you are , they are the individuals deprived. I have watched you on TH-cam for quite some time. You are an amazing individual!! May healing be upon you, guidance and wisdom. You are definitely loved! ❤️
Thank you for this show. I have such deep respect for how you are dealing with your diagnosis Chef AJ, and how you are communicating with your community onilne. Your public interactions are helping me deal with my Crohn's diagnosis (at 72 years old!) - as a vegan, I was initially upset that I got an autoimmune disease and Dr. Neal Barnard and John Robbins really helped me. John Robbins did an amazing online session in which he talked about his postpolio diagnosis and talked about the issue of shame and causality. But I am not aware of anything he's done since then. Your continuing conversation is very helpful. I hope it's helpful for you as well!!!!! Sending love and light to you, dear mentor.
I continue to pray for you. Whatever decision you make will be the right one because you know what's best for you. You don't have to justify your decision to anyone. May you continue to be showered with love from your friends and loved ones.
It is a human tendency to look for cause, especially amongst those who promote a health-enhancing lifestyle. We don't eat WFPB and adopt the lifestyle because we believe we will live forever by it. We do it to make sure that we thrive in life and are not consciously contributing to our own demise. Chef AJ, you are vibrant, kind and generous. Whatever the outcome, you have made a difference for many of us. Sending you Aloha from the Big Island. Stay positive, breathe, and enjoy every moment. Love you!
What a great discussion thanks Dr Goldhammer and thanks Chef AJ. I’m rooting for you. Thanks for sharing I’m a bit scared of getting cancer my Dad died of it so it’s in my genes. You are the most positive real role model for me seeing you face your cancer with honesty and vulnerability. It’s moving thank you for sharing your journey. I will learn so much from your wisdom I admire your courage. God bless I wish you so much love strength and peace.
People say the most ridiculous things and should keep their uninformed opinions to themselves! As my sister said to me when I was diagnosed, “even healthy people get sick”. Dr. Goldhammer also said this in today’s video. You are on my prayer list Chef A.J. I will be sending good thoughts, vibes and prayers on the 17th. P.S. You are a VIP to me as you are to countless others 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Chef AJ, I am keeping you in my prayers. I am positive with your feist and good attitude towards everything in life you will come out of this even stronger. Thank you for all you do. You are an inspiration ❤
Chef AJ, this was very interesting. I always enjoy you and Dr G together. It is presumptuous of the public to give you their opinions of the possible reasons you got cancer. If all the opinions were true, most people would have it because the things mentioned are so commonly used by people. I appreciate your openness about your diagnosis because I believe you are helping people with and without cancer. It hit me hard when you announced your cancer because I don't want you, such a good and kind and generous person, to go through anything difficult. I care about you and feel a great fondness towards you through your videos and how you have helped me and countless others. I would love to attend the event you spoke about next summer and will look into it. It surely boasts a fabulous lineup of speakers! Lots of love and hugs from Vi in NY.
Great show today Chef AJ- Dr Goldhammers a straight talking guy ! 😂I agree that it’s much better to talk about things and make them public as holding things in is very stressful- which no one needs… we your community love and support you… just ignore the haters please - after all WHO are they??? Nobodies! You have such a great support system at True North and with all the groups you are going to and people you are talking to…so carry on being honest and helping other people by being so …ok! Love from the UK 😇
Chef AJ, sharing your journey of treatment would provide us, your loving followers, yet another educational piece, as all your work does! Missing Dr McDougall immensely… I can’t even imagine how much you are. ❤
Chef AJ your food lifestyle is helping your body, the planet and animals. We can’t control all the chemicals in our environment or what we are breathing in. Those who criticize you will do so no matter what. There are some who just have to defend their own bad habits. WFPB is the best diet for dealing with your situation. Prayers that you will be successful in your fight against cancer. I have faith that you will beat this.
Your community loves you chef A.J.
True! ❤
Agreed ❤
You’re terrific AJ. Love you so much
Love you too chef AJ
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Dr. Goldhamer is a breath of fresh air! I’m so happy you have him, AJ! You are rich in friends!!❤
As a kidney cancer and benign brain tumor survivor I’ve learned that this is my journey. Once diagnosed I’ve learned how to best guide myself through the journey. Everyone always tries to find blame. Sometimes it just is what it is.
Since all people will die, the fact that you are exposing your vulnerability to everyone helps others realize that even though you are eating wonderfully, you are still human and can get sick but your attitude and choices will inspire your fans.
And think how long ago you would have been gone if you hadnt taken this path. You'll get over this hump and we'll cellabrate together. I got Dx'd with stage 3C uterine cancer 3.5 years ago, got the surgery, but went for alternative treatments after that. I've had no evidence of further cancer. Yes, the good is moving toward living my best life with a seriously improved diet, with your help, and others like Dr Goldhammer, Chris Wark, and many others. Thanks again for sharing your current experience. Much love to you. Keep doing what God has called you to. ❤❤❤
@@debbiemarshall3748, uterine cancer i iodine deficiency. Take Iodoral 12.5 tabs & make sure to salt your food. Pink salt or celtic sea salt & iodine work together. Only avail online.
CHEF AJ, I am a Buddhist monk and a True North veteran. I will keep you in my prayers and am sure your outcome will be extraordinary😊
Dr Goldhammer’s sense of humor is exactly what Chef AJ needs! 😂❤😊
My sister-in-law was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in early 2015, with a 6-month prognosis, but she lived for 8 more years!!! Prayers and healing thoughts for you Chef AJ with big thanks for all you have done and are doing for us!!! You have really helped me in my plant-based journey!!! Like someone else said, you're the Johnny Carson (or maybe the Oprah!) of our movement, with all your amazing interviews!!!💗🌹💓
Love that! Thanks!
You look amazing chef AJ. And Dr Goldhamer is correct....in every way. Ive been vegan 60 years and have Brc1 gene. I am 6 years breast cancer survivor. I truly believe our plant based lifestyle has contributed to our health whenever and whatever transpires. Sending lots of funny, happy days to you, your husband and blessed Bailey 🐶
You did everything right, Chef AJ. You did not cause this. Remember when you beat polyps before writing unprocessed? You saved me and a lot of other people from some real bad habits and I will always be grateful. I found a GIGANTIC Japanese sweet potato at Island Pacific on Roscoe and I bought it for you! I love you Chef AJ!
I pray for healing and quick recovery. Thank you for always encouraging a plant based lifestyle with your wonderful recipes. I love your videos.
You are loved AJ❤!
Thank you for all you do, Chef AJ. You are truly a gift to all of us in the plant-based community. I have learned so much from your videos and books and been inspired to keep going on this path. Dr. Goldhamer is also fabulous. Funny, smart and full of great insights. The two of you together are simply magical! Looking forward to many more years of seeing you both!
I put your biopsy date on my calendar so I can offer a special prayer for you that day.
Chef AJ you are an amazing woman ... prior to and after your diagnosis. So just keep being you and have the best quality of life that you are able to have.❤
No. I cannot imagine why some people write unkind words, to others, specially those who are sick.
We make the best decision with the scientific information we have at the time we have. All sadness is from material not spiritual condition.
Best wishes and prayers for your speedy health and recovery.
Much respect and Love to Chef AJ - you are Amazing !
Your kind and open example ... speaks volumes !
You are a rock star, Chef AJ. Thank you for sharing this conversation with us. It is so helpful. I'm sending lots of love your way. ❤
I also was raised by a mother who smoked 1.5 packs of menthol Newports a day. My sister and I suffered for years because of her bad habit. And both Karen and I suffer for most of our lives with sinus and lung issues. And I worked in a city for years - high pollution. There are so many factors other than diet that we have absolutely no control over that can cause harm to us, especially environmental exposures. And unmitigated stress on top of it all.
I would just focus my energy and attention on surrounding yourself with loving souls and being very gentle, loving and compassionate to yourself. And every moment is precious. Do things that enable you to be in a continual state of joy, feeling loving and loved. I sense your soul is already encouraging you to do all of these things I hear you speaking about to be authentically who you are. ❤❤❤
Dr. Goldhammer is a real mensch. AJ is an American treasure and the two of them have helped more people than they can ever imagine. God bless you both ❤❤❤
All we can do is control what we can control and you’ve done that splendidly. The food choices you make and the exercise you do and the community you support is beyond fabulous. I’m rooting for you!
Dr. Goldhamer is sound and measured.
It's such a pleasure to listen to him.
Hope are you feeling well today. Dr Furhman is the very best.We all love and arepraying for you.
Wisdom comes in many packages but for me the insight and clarity of how Dr. Goldhamer & Dr. Fuhrman sees and assesses things are simply amazing. Love how their brain works, they are a gift for how I evaluate and process things and I thank you for your dedication in helping people and I have been your follower now 2015. Thank you AJ for the things you do and like Dr. Goldhamer said that having a good deeds indeed helps the people that do it as well as the people they help.
You are so loved, and have inspired all of us for years. So much gratitude. Sending strong curing wishes!
You radiate, goodness, light, and your soul is Beautiful A.J. Please don’t give any notice to anything negative, just keep shinning and loving each and everyday to the fullest.
"My Mother once gave me a tip: In difficult times, you move forward in small steps. Do what you have to do, but little by little. Don't think about the future, or what may happen tomorrow. Wash the dishes. Remove the dust. Write a letter. Make a soup. Plant a seed. You see? You are advancing step by step. Take a step and stop. Rest a little. Praise yourself. Take another step. Then another. You won't notice, but your steps will grow more and more. And the time will come when you can think about the future without crying." ~ Elena Mikhalkova
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Geez I love that!! Is Elena your Mum? That’s all so beautiful and so true! Resonates with me too right now 😢thanks for sharing❤ (even tho I know u meant it for AJ-& I’m hijacking that lovely comment) 😊I’m off to do the dishes and make a soup now.(note that I skipped the dusting lol)
🌿🌷🌿 Beautiful words of wisdom! Thank you.
I’m glad you chose to let your followers know about your cancer. It makes me feel like I’m not a total failure for having cancer. I’m sorry for all the negativity. I feel the same about you as I do Dr McDougall, thank goodness for your healthy lifestyle. It lets you live your best life. Wishing you the best during this process. Forget the negative comments. You are loved and appreciated by so many.
Mold, chemicals used in cleaning, laundry detergent, mopping, dish washing liquid, bedding , foumadehyde in furniture , vinyl flooring, carpet,mattress, couch, paint,pressed wood
Cancer treatments have come a long way, Chef AJ, and you probably have a very dedicated
medical team treating you! Sending you prayers and positive thoughts!
Met AJ at TrueNorth. Just learned about lung cancer diagnosis. It saddened me immensely. Prayers and best wishes to AJ.
It just breaks my heart that Chef AJ has to deal with all of the criticisms and negativity. Although she has a platform, it isn’t our business to infer why she has a cancer diagnosis. What we should be doing instead is praying for her.
I wish you abundant health, happiness and love along with a full recovery! You are the Johnny Carson of the plant-based community!❤✨
We're all at risk from the day we were born. I wish you the best of health, and sending you healthy thoughts.
What a fantastic episode! I always love listening to Dr. Goldhamer, but this was on another level! Dr. Goldhamer is often seen as a purist and an example of perfection in terms of lifestyle. And while he may live more optimally than most of us, I absolutely love his attitude about all the speculations about Chef AJ's diagnosis. He showed so much common sense, level-headedness, and hope. This whole episode was a great example of not majoring in minor things. Thanks as always, Chef AJ, for bringing us high quality guests and for your fantastic hosting. Sending you lots of love and best wishes for your appointment next week!❤
Yes, he is the BEST! Thank you!
All these people's speculations are more about them, and not you Chef AJ. They are most likely choosing behavioral or environmental factors that they themselves don't share. This is self-soothing. They are trying to reduce their worries about their own health, such as "I don't dye my hair, so I dodged that bullet." I agree wholeheartedly with Dr. Goldhamer about ignoring all the haters, and surrounding yourself with loving, caring people and communities. Blessings to you, now and always!
Jackie Kennedy Onasis dyed her hair for years & smoked like a chimney. She died from non Hodgkins lymphoma
AJ, you are such a role model and educator to all of us. Sending you blessings and much love!!❤
Perfect!! Thanks to both of you for busting the myths about your lung cancer! We love you and I am praying fervently for a good outcome for you Chef AJ. 🙏🏼😘❤️🥰🕯️
Please consider adding Dr Goldners healing smoothies. The data on kale and cancer are amazing. We love you! Stay strong 💪🏻❤🫶🏻♥️
I’m doing her HN protocol 😊
I’ve enjoyed all of your cooking videos and interviews with the health professionals of our times.
As a result, I did a 30 day fast and lost 39 Lbs 2 years ago.
I’ve learned a lot. I’m grateful.
Wish you well in your journey to healing.
Keep smiling.
I really appreciate you both talking about choosing the treatment that will help your quality of life. I refused chemo treatment (stage 4 colon cancer age 54) and people thought I was crazy not to "fight!". The cancer center ended up allowing me into an immunotherapy study that has made my quality of life so much better these last 10 months and allowed me to do an ostomy reversal surgery that normally would have never been done if I had been immunocompromised. Such tough decisions, but my advice to those of you out there with advanced stages of cancer is to do what feels right in your heart and ask the very hard questions of your doctor, as you both mentioned here. Thank you for this! You will help so many people with your openness through this all.
Thanks for sharing your story. All the best to you too!
Thank you, Chef AJ! ❤
I always enjoy Dr. Goldhammer! Thank you for the information
Chef AJ......I'm so sorry. I was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer a couple of years ago through a routine scan. They were tiny and removed successfully. Thanks to your information and doctors such as Dr. Goldhamer, I now go for a CT scan every 9 months instead of every 6 months. I have so far avoided chemo etc....but I still am facing a 90 percent reoccurrence rate......BUT that rate is based on people who do not eat whole food plant exclusive.
A while back I read a story on line about a woman that had dealt with cancer throughout her life 4 times! She lived to 103 and died of natural causes.
So.....we have lots of hope there!😘
Will be thinking and praying for you.🙏🏼🤗
May be iodine deficiency, take Iodoral 12.5 tabs to stay healthy. Only avail online
We love you AJ. It's so great that you have Dr Goldhamer!
Hi AJ
You do look beautiful!
I just listened to Chris Beat Cancer interview with Tulsy Ball about mushrooms. You came to mind.
Continue praying for you and enjoying your wonderful interviews.
Sending love and hugs.
Chef A.J, you are a kind, wonderful, generous woman.
May God bless you and grant you healing.
I have enjoyed this interview with Dr Goldenhamer, love is dry sense of humour 😂. I am flabbergasted by how some people have given you their views on why you have lung cancer. I find that very cheeky to be honest and very unhelpful. Wishing you all the very best Chef AJ ❤
Heart goes out to you. I love Dr Goldhamer too!!!
Thank you, Dr Goldhammer, for encouraging Chef AJ as you are so important to her.❤️
fabulous discussion. I am an SOS (no salt, no oils, no sugar) vegan myself, plus....i've been to True North, twice....in the last 10 years for 7 day....and longer, medically supervised water fasts. This discussion addressed my own fears about.....hmmm, maybe, as an SOS vegan, i am being stupid. No. After this interview, I am 100% convinced that True North, Goldhamer, Chef AJ.....SOS vegan is the way to go. Thank you for your candor, Chef AJ and Alan Goldhamer. I truly appreciate you both ! The world would be a much better place if people had less fear and shame about their illnesses....and were more open. Chef AJ is setting a great example for us all. We can all learn So much from each other, just by be open to a conversation.
🌿🌷🌿 positivity & kindness... This the way.
Dr. Mcdougall only sent patient s to True North if they had one foot in the grave with no hope for recovery. He recommended to salt & sugar the surface of the food
OMG Dr. Goldhamer 🤣🤣🤣🤣 .. i love him. first time seeing him .. omg he is hilarious.
i pray for your healing Chef AJ. thank you for your continued contribution to this community to help make our lives better.
I’m a nurse and it is true, cancer is not the death sentence that is used to be! You just have to address it as you would any other illness. You’re smart and have good support… I expect that you will have positive outcomes
I don't think that there's any reason for you to feel guilty or bad about how you lived. NO ONE can live perfectly because it's impossible to know everything you need to do to be perfectly healthy. No one knows. As for treatment, listen to your heart ! I love everything Dr. Goldhamer said around minute 50. It doesn't matter that people might judge you. The only thing that matters is how you decide will be the best choice for you.
I miss Dr. McDougall so much. ❤
Cutting back with your videos will not jeopardize getting your information out to all. We can watch anytime, doesn’t have to be live. We love you and it’s important you keep strong & move forward. There’s a saying, God doesn’t lose one door without opening another.
Close one door …
It helps you and others when you share.
Chris Wark and the founders of The Truth About Cancer - Charlene & Ty Bollinger, maybe good resources for you.
Thank you so much chef AJ! It's also important to raise awareness for COPD wich is a huge risk factor for lung cancer regardless of smoking! Get well soon ❤❤❤
Faith, friends & a positive attitude are all healing .. praying for Gods wisdom in your healing journey ❤
Chef Aj! You remind me of my grandma who passed a few years ago from lung and multiple other cancers. As it also runs in my family. Something very important to know, every time they cut you open to do a biopsy, the cancer spreads. I hope you see this comment and just continue to eat a clean diet/fasting, you will be just fine. Best wishes to you💓
I also wanted to mention that chemo burns you from the inside out, same with radiation. Please take care and be well. Check into Dr Morse.
Chef Aj I just adore you. You encourage me so much. You’re such a gem! I’m so glad God created you.
Julia
It is so wonderful how much Chef AJ, and Dr Goldhammer do to help people!!!
This is such good stuff. Your journey from the start has really been such a motivation for me. I'm lifting you up in prayer to the Lord every day and asking God to speak to your heart. May you find peace, comfort, and Eternity through this trial.
I love that Dr Goldhammer makes you laugh AJ. Take care, I'm so glad you're feeling the love, and good luck with your procedure. You are a very impressive woman and never forget it! ❤
I wish you healing It is not your fort you got cancer Thank you you change my life
I like how Dr Goldhamer does not rule out most of the reasons for getting this cancer.
Thank you for baring your soul AJ. Dr. Goldhamer has a wonderful bedside manner and his use of humor is very therapeutic! Great discussion.
Love Dr. Goldhamer, he’s so to the point! Chef AJ, everything will be fine💚💚💚
He is such a great support and love. I‘m happy he is your friend. ❤
I am also someone that despite an exceptional diet has struggled with my health.
I have learned that childhood trauma can have a significant impact on up regulating a nervous system and create health issues. Has definitely contributed to health struggles for me.
If you haven't done nervous system or trauma work, I highly recommend it.
This is not a judgment. Or even a suggestion that is what caused your cancer just something I'm noting with myself.
Also… If you happen to see this, I specialize in anxiety and panic disorders and have developed a very effective therapy for helping people. Please don't think I'm suggesting that these things caused your cancer.
You may never know why exactly you got cancer. The important thing is you know how to best support your health and you've got a whole team of the best of the best to help you recover.
Hugs and prayers!
We love u Chef AJ and God got u I have prayed and now I am thanking God each day for u.Thanks Doctor for all ur education thanks
This was wonderful, really a wonderful episode, and i'm definitely going to share it with my sister and listen to it again. Love you, chef AJ, you are truly a trailblazer and an inspiration.
Thank you AJ for all you do and sharing your journey with us!!! This is good information and I’ll be here to follow you through this trial! You are an amazing human!
Much love to you, Chef AJ! You’ve built an amazing community here. You’ve been here for all of us, and we are all here to support you. I hope you feel that. ❤
You have fantastic support to help you through this ❤
Thank both of you for this informative video.
I needed the strength of your experience and knowledge.
Warmest regards and best wishes for a great treatment (relatively speaking) and a full recovery. 🙏💜🎄
Aj you are so loved!! I have been diagnosed with the nodules as well. 3 very tiny small ones. My Dr said to have a pet scan next year to check them. Not to worry because they are so small. So now I know I need to clean up my diet. I don't eat meat. I don't do dairy for the most part. I make alot of green smoothies and juices. But know I need to do some changes. I think you will do great and heal. I will keep you in my prayers as I pray 🙏. I have had a huge wake up call. Get rid of the wrong foods!!! You are so wonderful!!! I love watching your videos. So inspiring. By the way I am a former smoker 😢
Maybe you will address this later in the episode, I am writing this as I listen. I look at your lifestyle being a vegan, your routine visits at True North etc. Couple that with your wonderful personality I am shocked you got cancer at all. The genetic variables must have been the factor. We’ll never really know. One thing I do know is you are a great person and I truly wish you the very best.
Thank you so much for having made the effort and taken the time to conduct this educational interview with Dr Alan Goldhamer regarding your recent lung cancer diagnosis, Chef AJ.
The opportunity for us to hear this situation discussed between two poised, composed, and caring individuals that we have so appreciated for years now is a generous gift.
Above and beyond how important it is to your appreciative fans to hear you, see you, and understand better what you are experiencing as the days unfold, there is the importance of the very fact that you are discussing this frightening issue publicly and the opportunity that it offers them to discharge amorphous fears that obstruct them from speaking freely to other people, in their own lives, who have equally frightening diagnoses.
I love you and Dr Goldhamer. I admire both of you for your courage, your tenacity, your determination, your herculean work ethic, and your wonderful sense humor. Thank you both for your interest in us, our health, the health of our loved ones, and your modeling of Public Service in its most intimate way. I'm delighted that the two of you are such good friends and I send very special regards to Charles as you all make your way through this experience as mutually supportive friends in a trying situation!!!
I would like to say Chef A.J. you are Divinely created in the image and likeness of the Divine. The spirit of God is within you. Ask the divine spirit within you what your next step is on your healing journey. Surround yourself with love and light!!!❤
I’m so sorry to hear about this Chef AJ and I will be praying for you daily and will light a candle at Holy Mass for you. Praying healing in the mighty name of Jesus. Praying peace for you deep peace joy hope and love God bless you. God guided me to raw vegan praying that you may be lead back to juicing. Also Dr Fred Bisci mentioned an algae that can cure cancer maybe reach out to him. You are such a blessing to the world 🌎. Enjoy Disneyworld!! 🙏💕🙏💕
My heart is truly with you. You are family to me. All the love and positive vibes I can possibly give.
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Everyone trying to cling to their beliefs that they can control things. You can do what you can do and stop obsessing about the rest.
Hi, Chef AJ: The reason you are attacked by cancer is that you are going to give us a living testimony of how you are going to conquer the disease by your positive attitude and healthy diet. Keep up! We are walking along with you, pray for you. Much appreciated for your Channel.
Chef AJ, you have to do what is best for you !! There will always be negative nellie's in this world, their opinion means nothing!! Close the door on their voice!! They are not in your shoes. You go forward the best you can, you do not owe anyone an explanation. If people cannot see the love you have in your heart in all you have shared, and who you are , they are the individuals deprived. I have watched you on TH-cam for quite some time. You are an amazing individual!! May healing be upon you, guidance and wisdom. You are definitely loved! ❤️
Endless love for you dearest chef AJ, and for all your wonderful community. Dr Goldhamer is amazing, as always ❤
Thank you for this show. I have such deep respect for how you are dealing with your diagnosis Chef AJ, and how you are communicating with your community onilne. Your public interactions are helping me deal with my Crohn's diagnosis (at 72 years old!) - as a vegan, I was initially upset that I got an autoimmune disease and Dr. Neal Barnard and John Robbins really helped me. John Robbins did an amazing online session in which he talked about his postpolio diagnosis and talked about the issue of shame and causality. But I am not aware of anything he's done since then. Your continuing conversation is very helpful. I hope it's helpful for you as well!!!!! Sending love and light to you, dear mentor.
I continue to pray for you. Whatever decision you make will be the right one because you know what's best for you. You don't have to justify your decision to anyone. May you continue to be showered with love from your friends and loved ones.
It is a human tendency to look for cause, especially amongst those who promote a health-enhancing lifestyle. We don't eat WFPB and adopt the lifestyle because we believe we will live forever by it. We do it to make sure that we thrive in life and are not consciously contributing to our own demise. Chef AJ, you are vibrant, kind and generous. Whatever the outcome, you have made a difference for many of us. Sending you Aloha from the Big Island. Stay positive, breathe, and enjoy every moment. Love you!
Love, prayer, support, joy, laughter and Gods peace to you, Chef AJ❤
What a great discussion thanks Dr Goldhammer and thanks Chef AJ. I’m rooting for you. Thanks for sharing I’m a bit scared of getting cancer my Dad died of it so it’s in my genes. You are the most positive real role model for me seeing you face your cancer with honesty and vulnerability. It’s moving thank you for sharing your journey. I will learn so much from your wisdom I admire your courage. God bless I wish you so much love strength and peace.
People say the most ridiculous things and should keep their uninformed opinions to themselves! As my sister said to me when I was diagnosed, “even healthy people get sick”. Dr. Goldhammer also said this in today’s video. You are on my prayer list Chef A.J. I will be sending good thoughts, vibes and prayers on the 17th. P.S. You are a VIP to me as you are to countless others 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Thank you!!
Chef AJ, I am keeping you in my prayers. I am positive with your feist and good attitude towards everything in life you will come out of this even stronger. Thank you for all you do. You are an inspiration ❤
My two favorite people!
Wishing you success in healing 💗
Chef AJ, this was very interesting. I always enjoy you and Dr G together. It is presumptuous of the public to give you their opinions of the possible reasons you got cancer. If all the opinions were true, most people would have it because the things mentioned are so commonly used by people. I appreciate your openness about your diagnosis because I believe you are helping people with and without cancer. It hit me hard when you announced your cancer because I don't want you, such a good and kind and generous person, to go through anything difficult. I care about you and feel a great fondness towards you through your videos and how you have helped me and countless others. I would love to attend the event you spoke about next summer and will look into it. It surely boasts a fabulous lineup of speakers! Lots of love and hugs from Vi in NY.
Thank you so much! I hope you can join us in Vegas! 😊
@ me too! Is there a link available yet to the event?
@@vi3472 Not yet...stay tuned and check my weekly newsletter!
@@CHEFAJ I will!! 🍎
Great comments from Dr. Goldhammer. Thank you, Doc! 🙂
Great CANDOR from Chef AJ! Thank you, friend vegan! 🙂
Great show today Chef AJ- Dr Goldhammers a straight talking guy ! 😂I agree that it’s much better to talk about things and make them public as holding things in is very stressful- which no one needs… we your community love and support you… just ignore the haters please - after all WHO are they??? Nobodies!
You have such a great support system at True North and with all the groups you are going to and people you are talking to…so carry on being honest and helping other people by being so …ok! Love from the UK 😇
Chef AJ, sharing your journey of treatment would provide us, your loving followers, yet another educational piece, as all your work does!
Missing Dr McDougall immensely… I can’t even imagine how much you are. ❤
Chef AJ your food lifestyle is helping your body, the planet and animals. We can’t control all the chemicals in our environment or what we are breathing in. Those who criticize you will do so no matter what. There are some who just have to defend their own bad habits. WFPB is the best diet for dealing with your situation. Prayers that you will be successful in your fight against cancer. I have faith that you will beat this.
Great discussion ❤
Love you Chef AJ. You’re such an inspiration to so many people. Hang in there. You’ve got this. Sending positive, healing thoughts your way. ❤
Thank you. You both are a blessing. That is the greatest gift you can give to others. 😊