Jessica Ainscough and her tragic cancer battle that inspired Apple Cider Vinegar series The Netflix drama series, Apple Cider Vinegar, is based on the true story of Australian fraudster Belle Gibson, who falsely claimed to have brain cancer and created a wellness app purportedly offering support to others with terminal illnesses.
Some characters in the series were inspired by real individuals, including Jessica Ainscough, an Australian teen magazine editor whose tragic tale influenced the show.
Jessica was diagnosed with an extremely rare and difficult-to-treat cancer called epithelioid sarcoma in April 2008, after a biopsy of lumps on her left arm and hand.
Sadly, by November the next year, the cancer returned and Jessica refused the amputation, instead exploring unproven alternatives like Gerson Therapy.
Diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at 22, she rejected conventional treatment in favour of alternative therapies.
