Pancreatic Cancer Survivor - Leo's Envita Review
Dissatisfied with the vague and impersonal treatment approach in standard oncology, Leo was determined to find an alternative center of care for treating his pancreatic cancer. “I come over here, now I'm probably the exception and I would say there's no guarantee in anything, but in six weeks... they said you are in a state of remission,” said Leo Hinkley, who travelled from Florida to Envita Medical Centers, a world-class integrative center for precision oncology, 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.
Beyond Standard for Better Outcomes
Leo was speechless with joy when his imaging reports, after six weeks of treatment at Envita, revealed that he was in a state of remission. He felt his resolve to seek treatment going beyond the standard of care options had paid off. He was not convinced with the idea of invasive surgeries, maximum therapeutic dose chemotherapy, and radiation, being the only options for him. Becoming his own health advocate, Leo researched about the possible treatment options for pancreatic cancer and was exposed to a whole new world of possibilities, including options like anti-angiogenesis drugs, targeted chemo and radiation therapies, and stem cell modifications.
“Every time I would ask them... they would come up with some answer that basically was a disguise for no,” added Leo. However, at Envita, he found that the personalized precision oncology treatment options laid out for him were in sync with his research about the latest treatments for pancreatic cancer.
Goosebump Moment with Doctors
Recalling his first consultation at Envita, Leo said, “When I walked out of the door, the hair on my arms were standing up, because I said I know this is the place that's going to beat this thing and that doctor is the doctor that's going to do it.” He was overjoyed with the experience of meeting a knowledgeable doctor who was committed to ensure that his patient understood the cause of his cancer and how a personalized precision oncology treatment approach would benefit him.
During his treatment at Envita, Leo realized that the combination of heart-felt hard work by smart people was bound to be a success. “Every single one of them has your back and wants you to get better,” added Leo.
Proprietary Treatments and Personalized Immunotherapies
Envita's proprietary treatments, such as, CIPI™ (Chemo Immuno Precision Injections), GTFC™ (Genetically Targeted Fractionated Chemotherapy), and various personalized immunotherapies, are aimed at targeting each patient's individual cancer expressions and reactivating their immune system to reduce chances of a potential recurrence or metastatic spread. This comprehensive approach is crucial to potentially help patients experience minimal side-effects, sustain long term remissions, and recover holistically from their cancer.
CIPI™ (Chemo Immuno Precision Injections) is Envita's proprietary interventional radiology procedure to deploy genetically typed chemo and immuno adjunctive agents directly at the site of tumor. This minimally invasive procedure of tumor chemoembolization was extremely beneficial for Leo, as it can successfully strike out fibrous and difficult to reach tumors in different parts of the body. “When you walk into Envita there's a huge warehouse of science involved with this, they know what they are doing,” said Leo, who was convinced with his personalized precision oncology treatment plan.
He also benefited from other treatments like GTFC™, which is Envita's proprietary low dose chemotherapy based on each patient's detailed genomic analysis. GTFC™ maximizes the mechanisms of action against the cancerous cells by utilizing a greater number of chemo agents as compared to standard untargeted chemotherapy, but the metronomic dosage ensures minimal impact to surrounding healthy cells, as a result patients experience minimal side effects.
His Envita Connection
Leo had heard about Envita from his ex-wife, whose friends had experienced successful recoveries here. Hearing about their journey to healing, Leo was encouraged to seek treatment at Envita and his miraculous response to the treatment proved his conviction. “I always expected it, I thought I was coming out of here okay, I didn't expect it to be in six weeks, so it was party time,” added a jubilant Leo, who now looks forward to enjoying every moment of his life!
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The expert team at Envita includes oncologists, interventional radiologists, researchers, and pharmacists, who collaborate to design a unique treatment plan, aimed at improving patient quality of life, increasing longevity, and reducing toxicity. If you or any of your loved ones have questions regarding cancer, please feel free to call us at 866-830-4576.
