A breast cancer survivor shares her powerful journey of healing at Oasis of Hope Cancer Center, where compassionate care, faith, and integrative medicine transformed her experience and renewed her hope.
Oasis of Hope Cancer Center, founded in 1963 in Tijuana, Mexico, has a rich history of pioneering integrative cancer care. Oasis center has been recognized for combining conventional treatments with innovative, holistic approaches to support patients physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Under the leadership of Dr. Ernesto Contreras and later Dr. Francisco Contreras, Oasis became one of the first institutions to introduce therapies such as metabolic therapy, nutritional support, and, more recently, cutting-edge immunotherapies like dendritic cell therapy and personalized immune cell treatments. This spirit of innovation, rooted in compassion and patient-centered care, has positioned Oasis of Hope as a global leader in integrative oncology for more than six decades.
Immune Personalized Autologous Cell Therapy
Immune Personalized Autologous Cell Therapy or ImPACT is a series of several personalized immune therapies. Each one of them with profound antitumor activity but, when combined, an immense synergistic potential can be achieved.
ImPACT program
Dendritic Cell Therapy
Dendritic cells act as the immune system’s “commanders.” Collected from your blood and trained in our laboratory using tumor-specific antigens, they teach your immune system how to recognize and attack your unique cancer cells.
ImPACT program
Lymphocyte-Activated Killer (LAK) Cell Therapy
Lymphocytes from your blood are cultured with interleukin-2 (IL-2) to create powerful LAK cells capable of destroying cancer cells on contact. These cells circulate systemically, providing immediate tumor-killing activity and stimulating the release of immune-enhancing cytokines that strengthen overall defense.
ImPACT program
Tumor Lysate Cell Therapy
Tumor Lysate Cell Therapy is a personalized form of immunotherapy that uses proteins and antigens derived directly from a patient’s own tumor to stimulate a highly targeted immune response.
ImPACT program
Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TILs)
Personalized immunotherapy that uses the patient’s own immune cells, harvested directly from within their tumor, to fight cancer. TILs are specialized lymphocytes that have already recognized cancer cells and migrated into the tumor microenvironment to attack them.
ImPACT program
Natural Killer Cell Therapy
Natural Killer (NK) cells are the immune system’s front-line defenders, capable of identifying and eliminating cancer cells without prior sensitization. Expanded and activated in our laboratory, NK cells provide broad-spectrum immune surveillance and play a key role in controlling metastasis and preventing recurrence.
Stories of Hope & Healing
Lynette Hoffman
Breast Cancer Survivor
Lynette’s journey with breast cancer brought her to Oasis of Hope Cancer Center, where she discovered a place of compassion and innovation — a hospital that treated not only her illness, but her entire being with faith, science, and care.”
Gayle Williams
Breast Cancer Survivor
After being told her options were limited, Lynette found a renewed sense of purpose and possibility at Oasis of Hope Cancer Center, where an integrative approach and compassionate team helped her reclaim her life beyond breast cancer.
Jeff Chambers
Prostate Cancer Survivor
Join Jeff as he navigates us through his journey. In this honest and inspiring testimonial, Jeff talks about the fear, the choices, and ultimately, the hope he found through an integrative and holistic approach to healing.
Robert Clausen
Prostate Cancer Survivor
Watch Robert as he tells us the powerful story of his journey through prostate cancer — from diagnosis to finding hope and healing at Oasis of Hope Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico.
Dolora David
Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
Dolora David shares her journey with us as she navigates pancreatic cancer at Oasis of Hope. Leave a comment below if you’d like to know more about Oasis of Hope.
Gerald Wilkins
Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
Meet Gerald Wilkins, a brave fighter and pancreatic cancer survivor. Diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer, Gerald turned to Oasis of Hope in search of alternative treatments.
At Oasis of Hope Cancer Center, our patient outcomes demonstrate significantly higher observed survival rates for several advanced cancers compared to national averages. These results reflect our integrative approach, which combines conventional medicine with innovative immunotherapy and supportive care to improve both survival and quality of life.
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“The Art & Science of Undermining Cancer” by Dr. Francisco Contreras
Discover groundbreaking insights into holistic cancer care from world-renowned oncologist Dr. Francisco Contreras.
Oasis of Hope in the news
CNN
Interview with Dr. Francisco Contreras – Alternative Cancer Treatments
MSNBC
Interview with Dr. Francisco Contreras – Alternative Cancer Treatments
CBN News
Negotiating for Life: Mexico’s Oasis of Hope Hospital Touching Patients’ Body, Mind
ABC 15
Oasis of Hope: Alternative cancer treatment in Mexico
ABC KTNV
Oasis of Hope Offers Holistic Cancer Treatments
KC Spotlight
Oasis of Hope works to help cancer patients
Tampa Bay 28
Oasis of Hope | Morning Blend
Life Today TV
Dr. Francisco Contreras: Easy Steps To Live Longer
Fox 4 Now
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One America News
Dr. Contreras Interview on One America News
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Take the first step toward personalized, integrative cancer care designed around your unique needs. Connect with our team today to explore your options and begin your journey with Oasis of Hope.
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Take the first step towards hope and healing with Oasis of Hope.
Our dedicated patient care coordinators are ready to discuss your unique situation and how Dr. Francisco Contreras and our integrative team can support your journey to wellness.
The Art & Science of Undermining Cancer
The Art & Science of Undermining Cancer shares a revolutionary approach to cancer treatment that focuses on the patient, provides resources to the body, mind, and spirit, and leverages the metabolic traits of cancerous cells to undermine a tumor’s strength. This total care approach has been developed over the last six decades at Oasis of Hope Hospital.
Download Your Free Cancer E-Book:
“The Art & Science of Undermining Cancer” by Dr. Francisco Contreras
Discover groundbreaking insights into holistic cancer care from world-renowned oncologist Dr. Francisco Contreras.
