Just before Christmas of 2014, I was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer — ductal carcinoma with lymph node involvement. My local oncologist prescribed the traditional course of chemotherapy, radiation, and eventual surgery. Although I was never given a definitive prognosis, my oncologist made it clear that the situation was serious.
After a few days of shock, I knew I needed a treatment plan that aligned with my belief system. As a chiropractor for over twenty-five years, I’ve always favored natural and integrative approaches that support the body’s innate ability to heal. While I don’t reject traditional medicine when it’s needed, I’ve always sought a more balanced approach to care.
Years earlier, a friend had mentioned Oasis of Hope Hospital to me. I began researching and quickly discovered that their philosophy perfectly matched my own. Oasis of Hope offered a comprehensive, patient-centered approach, combining both alternative and conventional therapies tailored to each individual. Their survival rates for breast cancer were reported to be significantly higher than those of traditional treatment alone — in some cases, up to five times better.
Within weeks, I was on my way to Oasis of Hope for treatment. From the moment I arrived, the doctors and nurses made me feel safe, cared for, and confident that I was in the right place. My personalized treatment plan included metabolic therapies, immunology, and surgery. Just three months later, my PET scan showed no evidence of disease. I remained cancer-free for five years, until a new episode of breast cancer appeared.
When I received the new diagnosis, my first thought was: How fast can I get back to Oasis of Hope? I returned “home” to the hospital in early 2020 and began treatment again. At my checkup in July 2020, both my mammogram and ultrasound showed no sign of disease — praise be to God and the Oasis of Hope team.
When friends ask why I chose Oasis of Hope, I tell them it’s because they treat the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — not just the disease. Their integrative, faith-based, and compassionate approach to healing is truly one of a kind. I highly recommend Oasis of Hope to anyone seeking comprehensive, life-giving care.