The Billy Best Story

Beating Cancer with Alternative Medicine

By: Billy Best

Narrated by: Brian Michael Raetz

The Billy Best Story is the inspiring true tale of a 16-year-old boy who captured the nation’s attention in 1994 when he ran away from home to escape chemotherapy.

As a massive manhunt unfolded across the country, Billy’s story became a media phenomenon, featured on Dateline, 20/20, A Current Affair, and more. Amid the media frenzy, Billy received an overwhelming wave of public support that helped guide him on a life-changing journey to explore alternative cancer treatments.

Choosing a path outside conventional medicine, Billy turned to natural remedies—and won. Now, three decades later and still cancer-free, Billy shares his powerful story of courage, conviction, and healing.

Raw, heartfelt, and deeply moving, this book is a testament to resilience and hope—a modern-day hero’s journey that will stay with you long after finish listening.

©2012 Billy Best (P)2025 Dauphin Publications

God bless you Billy

What a story! Billy's story draws you in with humor, an adventurous spirit, and sadness. Truly, a hero's journey to come out the end a winner. Spolier alert: he beats cancer naturally, through tough mental persecutions and overcoming doubts.
Thank you Billy, for sharing your story with us. Excellent voiceover also.