After being misdiagnosed two times previously beginning in 2006, Carrie was diagnosed in the fall of 2011 with stage IV breast cancer that metastasized to her bones and liver. Right after diagnosis she began chemotherapy as well as a complete change in lifestyle habits including juicing and avoiding processed foods. Chemotherapy only worked temporarily and the cancer appeared to become much more aggressive and spread further after chemo treatment and hormonal treatments. She then hired a naturopath physician and consulted with a naturopath and natural M.D. as well as performing her own ongoing research of scientific literature. With help from her naturopathic physician, Carrie has restored her immune system, is balancing her endocrine system (cancer is very highly estrogen and progesterone positive), has a good quality of life, and has a renewed hope in healing from the Lord.
Conventional cancer treatment is rarely curative at stage IV and her oncologist alone can only offer palliative care in hopes of extending her life. However, the care her doctor is offering has many debilitating side effects and can even be lethal. Carrie has already outlived the median survival of 18 to 24 months and has maintained full-time employment during most of her cancer treatment.
Because she is the sole provider, working is a necessity in order to pay rent and bills, afford quality foods, supplements, insurance and co-pay costs, and natural treatments including doctors not covered by insurance. Disability payments would reduce her already modest salary by more than half so that, already attempted in the past, is not an option right now. Due to being employed, Carrie is very limited for resources to help her financially and practically. On July 18, 2014 she began a new chemo which is expected to be a lot gentler than the typical chemo drug along with some natural treatments from her ND.
Carrie’s naturopathic physician has been great at providing her quality care, wisdom with supplementing, accountability in persevering, and a great listening ear. Her rates are very reasonable, but not covered by insurance. Also, Carrie has been prescribed scientifically-backed cancer treatments such as Modified Citrus Pectin which costs approximately $100 a month. She has been prescribed other non-toxic treatments that are paid for out of her pocket every month. These natural treatments have done wonders at keeping her blood work looking great and mitigating any treatment side effects. Please consider helping with these NUTRIENT and NON-TOXIC THERAPY COSTS.
Some ways you can help is by PRAYING in faith and according to the word of God. The Lord has given Carrie many dreams for a future life in mission work. Right after her first chemo treatment, Carrie left for Romania for two and a half months to selflessly serve the Lord in a spiritually dark climate. Her desire is to return there in the near future.
Thank you so much for taking care of the needs of this true fighter. Your help will free Carrie from the anxieties and extra work hours needed to cover all the overwhelming expenses she is facing in the midst of a serious crisis.
“The Lord bless you, and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-2
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