I am very happy and grateful to have gone to Oasis of Hope. It is a very special place for me, and I’m thankful to share my story.
It was the summer of 1987. My daughter had just turned eleven years old when I visited my doctor and learned that I was pregnant again — wonderful news! However, during that same visit, the doctor suspected breast cancer, which was confirmed two days later.
The doctor told me bluntly that if I wanted to save my own life, I would have to follow this therapeutic plan:
- A therapeutic abortion,
- Mastectomy,
- Radiation, and
- Chemotherapy —
all within a month of diagnosis.
That night, I prayed to the Holy Spirit, and by the next morning, I knew what I had to do — I was going to keep my baby. At the time, we were living in Colorado, and when we returned to the University Hospital, I told the doctor, “We’re keeping the baby.”
After making that decision, the rest of my pregnancy was joyful. I remembered hearing Dr. Ernesto Contreras Sr. speak at a health conference in Arizona in 1984. His words stayed with me — his approach made sense, and his warmth and compassion left a lasting impression. I called him and explained my situation. He encouraged me to visit Oasis of Hope after my baby was a few months old.
Now that baby is 25 years old, and I know God has been with me every step of the way.
When my son was five months old, we flew from Colorado to Oasis of Hope Hospital for treatment. We continued visiting the hospital for many years. While I did have a few setbacks, I always found renewed strength and healing there.
In 1991, our family moved back to Europe, and since then, I have continued returning to Oasis of Hope. The spiritual and emotional support I received there remains with me to this day — the morning sing-alongs, the faith-filled community, and the incredible kindness of everyone involved.
I currently live with bone metastases in my back and collarbone, but it has remained stable since 2000, for which I am deeply grateful — to God and to Oasis of Hope.
If you or someone you love is facing cancer, please learn about Oasis of Hope. It is a truly holistic place, where they treat not only the body but also the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. Everyone there carries the same spirit of love and faith.
Oasis of Hope is a great place to be.