Awaken Your Path: A Journey Through Spiritual Healing & Plant-Based Living
My medical team
In addition to following an organic, plant-based diet, I am deeply grateful for the care I’ve received from two brilliant doctors, whose unwavering support and expertise have been essential to my healing journey. Each brings a unique perspective to my treatment. One focuses on integrating herbal medicine and nutrition, while the other centers on conventional medical treatments. Together, they have helped me find a balanced approach that supports my healing in every way.
My primary oncologist, based at a Harvard University teaching hospital in Boston, has been dedicated to finding the most effective chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments to target and eliminate cancer cells. After experiencing some very difficult and near-fatal moments, I feel nothing but gratitude for his relentless pursuit of the right combination of treatments for me. Eventually, we found a therapy that showed promise, which has helped my immune system better recognize and combat the cancer.
Quarterly scans have shown that the cancer has remained stable since mid-2025. This progress is a humbling milestone, and I am filled with gratitude for the care and expertise of my oncologist and the entire medical team that has been with me through these challenging times.
Alongside my conventional treatment, my wife and I began exploring complementary approaches to support my recovery. We were fortunate to find a Naturopathic Oncologist here in Massachusetts whose approach resonated with us in a way that felt aligned with the healing we hoped for. His treatment plan, which is personalized to my unique needs, consists of three interconnected steps:
Step One: Personalized Cellular Testing
He started by ordering a highly individualized test through RGCC, a lab in Greece that isolates circulating bladder cancer cells from a blood sample. These cells were tested against more than 50 natural compounds and pharmaceutical drugs to identify the most effective treatments for inducing cancer cell death. The test confirmed that Enfortumab was one of the most promising options, which reassured both my oncologist and my naturopath. With this insight, my naturopath developed a plan that included nutritional supplements designed to support the chemotherapy and enhance its effects.
Step Two: Rebuilding the Immune System
Next, he ordered detailed immune panels to assess any imbalances in my body’s natural defenses. These tests are retested monthly, and based on the results, he recommended specific supplements to restore balance and support my body’s natural cancer-fighting abilities. Over time, we’ve seen encouraging improvements in the lab results, reinforcing the power of a holistic approach. One of the pivotal steps in this process was a gut cleanse test that identified harmful bacteria to remove, as well as prebiotics and probiotics to incorporate into my supplements. This has had a profound impact on my clarity of thought and overall well-being, even helping normalize previously concerning blood markers.
Step Three: Targeting Tumor Growth Pathways
Finally, my naturopath evaluates the factors that might be fueling tumor growth and the development of blood vessels that supply the tumors with nutrients and oxygen. Tumors rely on certain growth factors, like TGF and interleukin 6 and 10, that promote their growth. By measuring over ten of these growth factors, my naturopath formulates a supplement protocol designed to “starve” the tumor. This part of the treatment is continuously refined through genetic testing and bloodwork, with dosages and combinations adjusted depending on how my body responds.
All of these efforts, both conventional and integrative, are closely coordinated and regularly evaluated through monthly appointments, chemotherapy infusions, labs, and quarterly CT scans. We are profoundly appreciative of the knowledge, guidance, and unwavering support we’ve received along this journey, which has not only advanced my medical treatment but has also renewed our hope and strength.
My sincerest thanks to BIDMC Oncology of Boston and Lexington Natural Health.