Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment - David's Envita Review
The risk of losing his ability to live life in the process of treating his stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma (tongue), led David to seek advanced precision oncology treatments, going beyond the scope of standard options. “I could lose my eyesight, I could lose talking, hearing, taste. There were so many side effects,” said David Calzaretta, who traveled from Texas to Envita Medical Centers, a Center of Excellence in 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.
Life Vs. Living
After being diagnosed with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma, the couple met with an oncologist and a radiologist who informed them about the severe side effects David may experience. David and his wife, Tracy, were adamant about not wanting to be left with a situation where they had to choose between life or living; instead, they sought a protocol that would effectively impact his cancer without compromising David's quality of life.
Proprietary Treatments Combined with Personalized Immunotherapies
At Envita, the team of specially trained physicians understand the importance of precisely targeting the cancerous cells to reduce impact to other parts or functions of the body. Trained in the advanced approach of personalized precision integrative oncology, the doctors at Envita custom develop a unique medical blueprint for each individual patient, like David.
David benefited from some of our proprietary treatments, like GTFC™ (Genetically Targeted Fractionated Chemotherapy), which is based on an advanced genomic analysis of each individual patient. The genomic analysis helps to identify the most appropriate chemo agents with the highest chance of response in each individual patient, and these chemo agents are then combined with advanced phytotherapeutic adjuvants, which are custom compounded to bolster the patient's immune system. Unlike standard maximum therapeutic dose chemotherapy, GTFC™ utilizes metronomic dosage of targeted chemo and immuno agents to intensify the mechanisms of action against cancer, while reactivating the immune system to reduce side effects and sustain lasting outcomes.
Innovative Treatment Approach
“They made sure that my body was in position to fight this the best way it could,” added David. The couple were impressed with Envita's unique treatment approach, and the time invested by their doctors in explaining the reasoning behind his custom-developed protocol. “The words that he was using and how he was explaining this process was 180 degrees different from what we experienced with the doctors back in Texas,” said David.
The couple felt confident about David's treatment protocol, which was designed to go beyond the standard one-size-fits-all regimens to attack his cancer from multiple angles, while concurrently strengthening his immune system. At Envita, the team of doctors understand the importance of advanced personalized immunotherapies, which is why different forms of personalized immunotherapies are a critical part of every patient's protocol here.
His Envita Connection
“We were introduced to Envita 25 years ago via Mark and Sandy Yozipovic, so we understand what they did for her and their family. Over those 25 years, we have also learned of other people and friends of ours that have ended up coming here,” said David. The couple felt encouraged by Sandy's successful recovery from an aggressive stage 4 colon cancer, as she continues to live cancer free for over 25 years, after being given only a 20 percent chance of survival beyond one year.
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.
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The specially trained team at Envita Medical Centers includes certified oncologists, interventional radiologists, naturopaths, researchers, and pharmacists, who collaborate to design unique treatment protocols for each individual patient. These protocols are aimed at improving quality of life, increasing longevity, and reducing toxicities. If you or any of your loved ones have questions regarding cancer, please feel free to call us at 866-830-4576.
Patient Journey Update
“I just ran a 5K and broke my own record,” said David Calzaretta, who completed treatment for stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma at Envita Medical Centers. With his healthy and energetic quality of life, most people find it difficult to believe that he has gone through cancer treatment. He cherishes the fact that he is able to continue with his life just as it used to be before his cancer diagnosis, which he's rarely seen with patients undergoing standard oncology treatments. At Envita, we are happy to see our former patients thrive in their lives!
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.
