Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment - Andrea's Envita Review
The chance discovery of a minor swelling on her hand, while enjoying her day with her beloved sons at Universal Studios, ultimately led Andrea to a shocking diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. “Right after that diagnosis… I wanted more answers,” said Andrea Burks, who traveled from Florida to Envita Medical Centers, a Center of Excellence for Precision Integrative Oncology located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Disclaimer: Individual results will vary. Envita makes no guarantees for outcomes. Each patient case is unique. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your medical treatment. Not every patient is a candidate for care or achieves these results. Treatments used in this case may not all be FDA approved for the treatment of this condition.
Need to Understand the Cause
After overcoming her initial state of shock, dismay, and denial, Andrea was determined to find a comprehensive treatment plan that not only treated her cancer but also identified the root causes that triggered the disease. “I like to think I'm a healthy person; I'm very active at the gym, and I attempt to eat healthily,” said Andrea, explaining the reason behind her strong need to understand why she contracted the disease in the first place.
However, her questions were not answered in standard oncology practice, where she was recommended to pursue radiation and surgery for treatment. Dissatisfied with the limited scope of her standard treatments, Andrea said, “Knowing that there's a reason and a root cause that created this issue in my health, I'm thinking in my head that that's going to take care of the symptoms and maybe the issue, but how about recurrence? What are we going to do to take care of this?”
Drawn to a Targeted Approach and Advanced Immunotherapies
At Envita, identifying the unique set of causes responsible for triggering the disease in each individual patient is essential for developing their customized treatment protocols. Our team of specially trained physicians meticulously custom-develop these protocols based on a detailed analysis of advanced genetic tests and other specialty tests. These tests help gain a deeper insight into each individual patient's cancer, its microenvironment, and root causative factors, while also pointing to the most appropriate chemotherapy agents for targeting the disease at its core.
Such detailed information about each individual patient's cancer is the cornerstone of some of our proprietary treatments, like GTFC™ (Genetically Targeted Fractionated Chemotherapy) and other advanced cellular immunotherapies, which played a pivotal role in Andrea's recovery journey. GTFC™ is our proprietary low-dose chemotherapy designed to optimize the mechanisms of action against cancerous cells while reducing the impact on the surrounding healthy cells. It goes beyond the scope of standard maximum therapeutic dose untargeted chemotherapy to not only enhance the mechanisms of action against cancerous cells but also potentially reduce the chances of severe side effects.
Powerful Combination Treatments
Our innovative approach to precision integrative oncology combines the latest conventional medicine with research-based natural therapies to target not only the disease's core but also bolster the immune system to potentially help patients sustain lasting outcomes. “The fact that they are continually figuring things out and bettering their treatments is the reason why people need to be here,” said Andrea, expressing gratitude for having known about Envita long before she had cancer, and hoping that every cancer patient can experience similar success.
Her Envita Connection
Andrea feels fortunate not just about her own recovery journey at Envita, but also her mother's, who sought care here ten years ago for lung cancer. Her mother was given only six months to live by standard oncologists, but she far outlived that stipulated timeframe and cherished many precious moments with her family, such as holding her newborn grandson. To Andrea, that experience feels like a miracle, as does her own recovery journey, and now this happy mother is all set to resume her normal life with her loving sons!
Call Us Today
Envita's dedicated team includes oncologists, interventional radiologists, researchers, and pharmacists who complete over 1,500 hours of specialized training in the innovative field of personalized precision integrative oncology. They work in unison to formulate tailored treatment plans aimed at enhancing the patient's quality of life, extending survival, and minimizing side effects. For questions about any type or stage of cancer, please contact us at 866-830-4576. May God bless you on your recovery journey!
