Thank you CubaHeals, Doctors, Nurses, Staff, Researchers - you have given us hope!
My mom, Judy, was diagnosed with Lung Cancer July 15, 2016. It was a devastating blow, one far too many people have to endure. Following surgery on September 30th to remove the tumor, we learned it was non-small cell lung cancer. Chemotherapy began in late November. Chemo was very hard on mom, and she decided she could not continue. A body scan late December confirmed the cancer had spread to her hip bone, it was stage 4. When mom declined further Chemo, her Oncologist advised she had less than one year to live. This of course broke our hearts. Mom went through radiation on her hip - but declined further Chemotherapy due to the painful side effects. She was given less than 12 months to live.
Dad refused to believe there were not other solutions - and undertook an extensive investigation. He was lucky to find CubaHeals. We were thrilled to learn she would be a candidate for CimeVax Vaccine.
Mom, dad and my sister travelled to La Pradera, Cuba in March, 2017. It was one of the best experiences of their lives. They were treated like family, with love and genuine care. The team of doctors, nurses and staff took amazing care of them. Bonds were quickly formed. Following the week of treatment, they were sent home with Cimevax - and treatment continues.
Late September mom had a lung scan and bone scan. Nerves were on high alert as we waited anxiously for results. Tears flowed freely when we learned her lungs were clear, the spot on her hip is smaller, and the cancer has not spread. Amazing news! UPDATE: mom had an X-ray last week - and lungs are still clear!!!
You have given us hope and an opportunity to celebrate life! More people need to know about what you do - we need to tell your story louder! You change people's outcomes, provide hope when there is little to none. We are so grateful for what you do!
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