A woman in the U.S. says her husband made a surprising recovery after doctors told him he had an aggressive and incurable form of cancer. Jim Robinson first noticed blood when using the bathroom and believed it was a minor issue. Tests revealed a far more serious problem: colon cancer that had already spread to his liver and lymph nodes.

Jim, a retired welder and pipe fitter, faced several close calls during treatment. His weak immune system left him vulnerable, and a bout of food poisoning nearly claimed his life. In March 2025, after chemotherapy and liver surgery, he was told he was cancer-free.
But the relief was short-lived. Only months later, scans showed cancer in his small intestine and across his abdomen. Doctors said this time the disease was terminal.

Jim’s wife, Pegi, 64, said she refused to give up hope. During her search for anything that might help, she came across dandelion root, a herbal supplement. She researched laboratory studies and decided to add it to Jim’s daily routine.
According to Pegi, his blood markers began to improve within days. Two weeks later, scans reportedly showed his lesions had shrunk or disappeared. On October 6, Jim was told once again that he was cancer-free. He continues to receive maintenance chemotherapy.

Jim’s medical team has described his dramatic turnaround as unusual. However, they stress that there is no scientific proof that dandelion root cures cancer. Existing studies involve test tubes and animal models, not human clinical trials.
Even so, Pegi believes her husband’s recovery offers a message of hope. “We thought life was over,” she said. “Now we feel like it’s beginning again.”