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Facing Terminal Cancer, James Welch Found Peace Through CU Anschutz Psilocybin Trial

Written by Westword | June 26, 2025

After being diagnosed with stage-four cancer and given just three years to live, James Welch participated in a groundbreaking psilocybin therapy trial led by CU Anschutz and NYU. The experience transformed his view of death, replacing fear with peace and inspiring deep gratitude for each day.