January 16th 2024.
Jonnie Irwin, the beloved star of A Place In The Sun, bravely opened up about his journey with terminal lung cancer and how he is tackling his treatment. Despite being given a devastating prognosis in August 2020 with only six months to live, Jonnie has remained positive and determined to fight this disease.
In addition to receiving care from the NHS, Jonnie has also turned to alternative therapies such as a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, vitamin C, and reiki. He makes sure to keep his oncologist informed about any alternative treatments he is pursuing, as he values his doctor's support and expertise. During a recent podcast, Jonnie spoke with Jane McLelland, author of How To Starve Cancer, and discussed the four pillars of her book: eating, exercising, supplements, and off-label drugs. Jane claims that following these pillars helped her recover from cancer.
Jonnie expressed his view on the relationship between alternative therapies and the traditional treatments provided by the NHS. He shared, "It's a strange relationship with all alternative therapies and diets and whatever from the standard NHS. I've got an excellent oncologist and he's top of his game. He supports me in everything I do." He also emphasized the importance of running his alternative treatments by his doctor to ensure they are safe and effective.
Despite being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Jonnie has not let it stop him from living his life to the fullest. He is currently renovating a home for his family, including his wife Jessica Holmes and their young children. Jonnie expressed his appreciation for his oncologist's honesty and believes that his doctor is doing everything he can within the limitations of the NHS. However, Jonnie also mentioned his suspicion of pharmaceutical companies and the restrictions placed on his doctor's ability to explore alternative treatments.
Speaking about his own journey, Jonnie shared, "The more I research and the more I speak to people on the alternative side...the more I am wary of the interests of big pharma." He feels fortunate to have a doctor who is open to discussing alternative treatments with him, but also acknowledges the limitations in place. Jonnie praised Jane's book and credited his hopefulness to exploring different avenues and not solely relying on the initial prognosis given to him.
In conclusion, Jonnie encouraged others to do their own research and consider alternative treatments as part of their cancer journey. He said, "It's a rich kaleidoscope of help that I'm getting and pursuing and I'll continue to do that. You've got to look into alternatives. You've got to do your own research." He also urged anyone with a story to share to reach out, as he believes in the power of support and sharing experiences.
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