ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Since that first interview, Richard has faced multiple cancer recurrences—including brain tumors and cancer in his remaining lung—and continues to rely on cannabis oil as a central part of his healing. In this episode, he talks candidly about living with cancer, navigating the challenges of legalization, dealing with skeptical doctors, and staying grounded with family, humour, and positivity.
00:37 – Introduction to Richard Lusk and his original interview from 2016
01:17 – How Richard first discovered his lung cancer
02:45 – Starting cannabis oil and watching tumors shrink
03:45 – Leaving Washington to care for his mother in Kansas—cannabis access cut off
04:30 – Cancer returns and spreads to his brain
05:38 – Returning to Washington for treatment and cannabis access
06:10 – Telling his oncologist about cannabis oil
07:02 – Doctors say it’s incurable—Richard disagrees
07:53 – How he takes a gram of cannabis oil each day
08:54 – Symptoms that led to brain tumor discovery
09:39 – Years in construction and staying physically resilient
10:28 – Emotional vs. physical challenges of illness
11:40 – Thoughts on legal cannabis access across the U.S.
12:57 – Adrenal gland cancer and additional surgeries
13:44 – Belief in cannabis over conventional treatments
16:07 – The role of cannabis in surviving cancer
17:40 – Advice for people newly diagnosed with cancer
18:41 – Staying positive and the importance of family
20:52 – Choosing your own path despite family opposition
21:12 – Current restrictions and chemo side effects
22:48 – Gratitude for life and simple pleasures
23:26 – A brain surgeon’s 6.5 rating and Richard’s humour
24:38 – Final thoughts, hope for change, and sharing his story
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