I have been running a dry cleaning business for just over 20 years, raising my children and sending them through college with its income. I consider myself an ordinary person, living well in this affluent neighborhood.

I was active in church and served as an ordained deacon at a fairly large church in Chicago. In my free time, I used to play golf once or twice a week and lived a diligent life.

At one point, I was very confident in my health and had a great love for meat. After golf games, I would eat all kinds of meat, like ribs, marinated beef, tenderloin, pork belly, and intestines, without any hesitation. I could drink three to four bottles of soju in one sitting and still go to work the next day without any issues.

In my early 50s, during a colonoscopy, several large polyps were found and removed with a simple procedure. Although my doctor advised me to be cautious, I ignored his recommendations and did not adjust my diet for several years. Last year, I began experiencing indigestion and discomfort, so I underwent a colonoscopy after several years. That’s when I was diagnosed with colon cancer.

The doctor told me it was no longer in its early stages and had progressed to around stage 2 or 3. He said surgery was necessary, so I underwent surgery to remove about 30 centimeters. While waiting to start chemotherapy, I observed many people who had successful colon cancer surgeries but passed away during chemotherapy.

Coincidentally, a well-known elder from a neighboring church had also undergone colon cancer surgery successfully but passed away less than a year later after starting chemotherapy. At his funeral, I learned that his cancer was discovered early, and only about 10 centimeters were removed. He was optimistic, thinking only one or two rounds of chemotherapy would suffice, but after five rounds, his condition worsened, and he passed away. I couldn’t help but think, “This isn’t right.”

Seeing so many people pass away during chemotherapy made me feel certain that I would die if I started it. Determined to find another way to treat my cancer, I had the opportunity to attend Dr. Kim’s seminar on the wisdom of managing cancer.

After listening to the seminar, I felt a strong conviction that this was the right path. I decided to try it without hesitation.

When I informed my doctor that I would refuse chemotherapy and explore alternative methods, he tried to scare me, saying that without chemotherapy, the cancer cells would metastasize to other parts of my body, and I would suffer greatly before dying within a few months. His insistence only strengthened my resolve.

I thought, “If I’m going to die anyway, I might as well try what I believe in, so I won’t have any regrets.” Ignoring the doctor’s words, I decided to follow Dr. Kim’s recommended method of managing cancer.

At first, it wasn’t easy to give up the foods I enjoyed and completely change my eating habits, but now, nine months later, this lifestyle has become a part of my daily routine.

My complexion has returned to how it looked in the past, and my wounds have healed completely. My health feels as good as it did 10 years ago.

I play golf just like I did before the surgery, but I strictly follow my new diet and exercise regimen after games.

Two weeks ago, I went for a comprehensive medical examination. The doctor said it was unbelievable how much my health had improved. He said I was in great condition but still suggested considering chemotherapy just in case. I politely thanked him and said I’d think about it.

Looking at myself now, I am convinced. Cancer can be managed.

Thank you.