Kelly Turner is author of the book "[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062268740/|Radical Remission] - Surviving cancer against all odds". 
She obtained a master’s degree in oncology social work with a focus on counseling cancer patients from UC Berkeley.
She interviewed hundreds of cancer survivors and extracted 9 key points:

*Radically changing your diet
*Taking control of your health 
*Following your intuition
*Using herbs and supplements (Kelly is careful to state that this should be done under a doctor’s supervision)
*Increasing positive emotions
*Embracing social support
*Deepening your spiritual connection
*Having strong reasons for living

Find her dissertation attached.