This testimonial has some great travel tips!

Hi Marla

It has been several years since I went for treatment to St. George. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer on New Year’s Eve. I remember the doc saying that he had good news and bad news, which did I want first? He said the good news was that I was still alive, and the bad news was that I had cancer and needed immediate surgery. He didn’t even have my file on his desk, so I asked if he’d reviewed my records – then he asked a nurse to bring my file in to him. After looking at the file, he discovered that I had had a heart attack and two strokes, and said that he did not feel comfortable doing surgery. He said he’d send me to Sarasota, Florida to have chemo. I said No you won’t as I know that is a death sentence. Then he suggested I go to Minnesota for cryosurgery. I said no, I am going to Germany. The doctor said I should only be treated in the USA. He was not even interested in what Germany had to offer.

I had toured Germany twice before. I knew the German people were friendly and would go out of their way to help – we got lost several times and the people were very helpful. I also knew that many politicians and celebrities had been to Germany for cancer treatment. I figured if these people with unlimited resources chose Germany, there was a good reason. I found your website and called you, and you helped me get accepted by the clinic, and made my arrangements.

The hospital sent a driver to pick us up at the Munich airport. The staff greeted us by name and offered us lunch. Then a nurse met with us, took us to our room and went over the treatment plan in detail. I had treatments in the mornings, and after lunch we were free to explore the area.

I was scared to death at first. After undressing and getting into the recliner, my heart was going a hundred miles an hour. Then another gentleman showed up. He told me he was scheduled for surgery in Frankfurt, but his brother had told him about this treatment so he cancelled the surgery and came for the hyperthermia instead. We were both chatting away, and before I knew it the treatment was over. I don’t even know why I was worried!

We took our son out of school for 2 weeks, with the schools’ blessing, and spent an extra week soaking up the German culture. Please tell your patients if they are going to work a vacation into their trip, I suggest buying train tickets in advance through RailEurope.com – you can buy packages for 3,4, 5 or 7 days and that includes all their trains, even the high speed train called ICE, for about $250. This is a huge savings. Also, tell them to check out websites like Tom P. Galvins Travel – it offers a wealth of information. I also got a book from Amazon for $12.00, called “60 One Day Trips in Germany” by Earl Steinbicker. And look up Cologne Cathedral – this church is over 3 blocks long and over 500 feet tall. It was built back in the 1800’s without modern technology and it will blow you away!

My PSA is now .40. My wife is a nurse and she said when she listened to the doctors telling me NOT to go to Germany, she grew very suspicious. When she flat out asked them if they knew anything about the procedures in Germany they had to admit they did not, but they insisted that chemo and surgery were the way to go. My advice to prostate patients – go to Germany! Don’t have chemo or surgery if you want to keep your functions!

Gery F.,
Kansas, USA

To the Hope4Cancer Team,

I was diagnosed with invasive muscular bladder cancer.  My doctors recommended removal of my bladder and/or chemotherapy and radiation.  The surgery would take 8-10 hours and I would be in the hospital 7-10 days.  I am 82 years old, and while I am still very active, this seemed overwhelming.

My wife began researching possible alternatives to such drastic treatment options.  She found the Hope4Cancer website.   Dr. Tony Jimenez offered a wide variety of treatment options from around the world.  We found no other clinics that had this much to offer.  We decided that the Hope4Cancer's programs were ones that should strengthen my immune system and prepare me for whatever I had to deal with in the future.   Two weeks later we made the trip to Baja.

During my visit there were patients from Australia, Greece, England and the US.  Typically the patients come to the clinic as a last-resort, after their doctors have nothing left to offer.  Often they have been sent home to "get their affairs in order".   I wanted to try this program before we did any of the more drastic "traditional" recommendations.

Hope4Cancer also has a strong "after care" program. I followed the recommendations as closely as possible once I returned home.  While it is time consuming, but so were the alternatives: chemo, radiation and surgery!

In July, 2011, I scheduled a follow-up exam at one of the leading cancer centers in the US.  I had many tests along with another cyscoscopy and biopsy.  After the surgery the doctor told my wife that he did not "see" any cancer in the bladder.  He also said that he found the scar from the prior biopsy and he took his sample for the biopsy from the same site.  I would know the results of that in a few days.

When my first cyscospy was performed, and the tumor was removed, the doctor that performed the surgery told me that he knew that he had not been able to get all of the cancer, however he was afraid to go any deeper for fear of going through the walls of my bladder.  I knew that there had been "visible" cancer after the tumor was removed in March, 2011.  When the second cyscoscopy was performed in July, 2011, and the doctor did not "see" any signs of active cancer, I knew that the treatments from Hope4Cancer had to be improving my condition!

One week later the doctor told me that the biopsy showed no signs of active cancer at this time!

The only program that I had followed was under the direction of Dr. Tony Jimenez at the Hope4Cancer.  Need-less-to-say this has been a blessing indeed!  I will continue the "at home" program, and trust that Dr. Tony will be involved in my maintenance health care regime indefinitely.

Dr. Mark,
Sarasota, FL

Dear Marla

This email is long overdue. Scott is very eager to start treatment and we are both filled with hope and prayers that Dr. Tony can do for Scott that which he has done for so many others. Everything we have heard….beyond our daughter’s visit…beyond the testimonials of people who have either written on your site or that we’ve been fortunate enough to speak with…beyond the stories we’ve heard from strangers we’ve spoken with who had heard of Hope4Cancer and shared the positive stories they knew of…beyond all of that…there was you!

You were patient. You were kind. You answered our questions (over and over and over again) and you calmed our fears with compassion, understanding and support. Like the teacher who tells his class….”There are no stupid questions”…you responded each time as though it was the first time you’d heard the question…giving us the faith and the hope we needed to continue in the direction we totally believe is the right one.

As you know, this is not an easy journey. Neither Scott nor I expected to ever he here. But your help and guidance has made it much easier than we ever thought possible so, on behalf of both of us, I would like to thank you for all the time, effort and support you have given us.

May God Bless,

Sherri C.,
Midland, OH

Dear Marla,

I continue to have the highest regard for every aspect of this place (Functional Oncology). When I arrived my neutrophil levels had gone down dangerously low, but thanks to the brilliant, caring, cooperative group of doctors down here they pulled me through! My neutrophil levels have gone up dramatically.

The hospital – including all the doctors, nurses, pulmonary therapists are all there for me 100%. There are no marginal, alienated or competitive workers here. One gets the feeling that they really care about you and truly want you to be well. Even the chef is a precious person - he personally comes to my room to see what kind of non-hospital food I would like every day. He makes things like millet, quinoa, organic chicken and specially flown in fish. He used to be the chef for Circ de Soleil, so you can imagine how much fun he is. Everything here is organic and gluten free.

Dr. Perez and Dr. Garcia stop by every day, often twice in one day. This place is more like a spa/hotel that a typical hospital. There are lots of other doctors that have interfaced with me, including hematologist. In any case, rest assured that the place you referred me to far exceeded my expectations so far. Thanks for all your help.

Dr. Lynda C.
New York City

Hey Marla,

Mary G, liver cancer survivor with husband Al

Wow, you were not kidding when you said the Leonardis experience would be totally different than any hospital in the states. The grounds are so beautiful – we had a huge room with a balcony overlooking pastures and mountains in the distance. I can see why so many politicians and movie stars come to this clinic. We were treated like movie stars ourselves!

We did not expect Leonardis to be so modern or to have so much high tech equipment. They did a lot more testing that Mary had at home in Pennsylvania, and the treatments were very easy on her. She got stem cells as well as a host of other treatments. We were tickled to see they grow their own vegetables and fruits – everything was delicious! We’ve learned all about eating organic and continue at home.

Mary and I just wanted to let you know that her liver scans are now clear, and that Leonardis is helping us with follow up at home. I know you asked us for a report once we got home, so please forgive the delay, but we wanted to wait until we had this great news to share.

Albert and Mary G., Scottsdale, PA

Marvin L., prostate cancer survivor

Good Morning,

My wife told me I had to write to you and thank you for sending me to St. George. We are both thrilled that after prostate cancer treatment I am experiencing no side effects. To think I almost had my prostate removed! My PSA was 17 when I went to St. George, but thankfully had not spread outside the prostate. I had some IVs and the two trans-urethral hyperthermias, which were a breeze. When I left my PSA was zero. After our one week stay at St. George, we stayed a few days in Munich to see some museums, shop and we took a trip up to the Alps. What beautiful country!

We will continue to have labs done every 6 months. And we are going to send you lots of patients – all men should know about this painless cure!

Marvin L., Tempe, AZ

Marla,

Sylvia T., breast cancer patient

We arrived today at St. George, and just made it before the volcanic ash started delaying flights again. We already met another couple here, the wife has the same kind of breast cancer I have. She has been here two weeks and she has already noticed her tumor getting smaller. We are greatly encouraged by all we are hearing from the other patients. I guess the people who have been here take us ‘newbies’ under their wings! Dr. Douwes is pretty amazing and we feel very confident we have found the healing we are looking for.

Just wanted to let you know we made it safely, and we will continue to send you progress reports.

Sylvia T., Destin, FL

Hello from Sacramento!

It’s been six months since Harold was treated at Hufeland Klinik. We really enjoyed our stay over there and got to see some castles and lots of great architecture. We liked that we had six weeks of treatment so that we had time to explore the area, and that we don’t have to return for more treatment.

All the physical therapy helped Harold’s pain, and his kidney cancer is so much better. The doctors have asked us to have tests done at home and to send them the results so they can keep him on a home program for awhile. It amazes me to see him so well and active again.

I know this note is overdue, sorry. Just wanted to say the long long trip was definitely worth it! We will try to send you a photo for your website soon!

Wendy K., Sacramento, CA

Sam – Leukemia survivor Pictured: Sam’s twin daughters

Good Morning,

Thank you for sending us to Leonardis. We had been searching and searching for a place that could successfully treat leukemia – as you know, there are very few places that even attempt to help leukemia patients. When we found your website and called you, it was like an answer to our prayers. We were so impressed with the hematology department there!

Since we wanted to be with our son, the whole family went along. Sam’s wife and little girls came with us, and we all stayed in a guest house on the grounds. We took turns with Sam’s wife watching the children so we could all spend time with Sam. The hospital staff was so accommodating, and they totally understand about family support.

Sam is doing great and we plan to visit Germany again for a family vacation, as we all have such good memories of the area. Thank you again for all your help.

God bless,

Sharon S., Franklin, TN