I was diagnosed with prostate cancer (adenocarcinoma tumor) in October 2015. My urologist in Cody recommended surgery after reviewing my tests and biopsies, but I wasn’t convinced that was the best route. I began doing my own research and speaking with other cancer patients. Two of the people I spoke with had been treated at Oasis of Hope and shared excellent results — they were healthy and full of life. Their stories gave me hope, and I started leaning toward seeking treatment there.
Another cancer survivor who had been to Oasis of Hope asked me, “What will it take for me to convince you to go?” That question stuck with me. When I discovered that Oasis of Hope was a Christian-based ministry, I told my wife that I had made my decision. We began making travel plans immediately.

At Oasis of Hope, they treated more than just my cancer — they treated my whole person: body, mind, and spirit. The therapies combined science and compassion, including personalized cancer vaccines, hyperthermia, and metabolic treatments. The environment was unlike anything I had seen in U.S. hospitals. While traditional facilities focus mostly on physical procedures like surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation, Oasis of Hope provides emotional and spiritual support as an essential part of healing.
The hospital’s family-style atmosphere became what I lovingly call “my treatment family.” Patients and staff shared meals together, encouraged one another, and spoke openly about their journeys. Morning worship sessions were a powerful way to begin each day — they renewed my faith and gave me strength to focus on hope rather than fear.

Today, I am cancer-free. Two PET scans and two MRIs have confirmed there is no evidence of disease. I am deeply thankful — to God, to Dr. Contreras and his team, and to the entire staff at Oasis of Hope. Their care, compassion, and unwavering faith changed my life. I look forward to returning for follow-ups and reconnecting with the community that helped me heal.