Kara Was Told She Had Six Months. Then Everything Changed
“You Have Less Than Six Months”
At 48, Kara thought her digestive symptoms might be stress or diet. It was during the height of COVID, and finding care was nearly impossible.
By the time she finally got through imaging and a biopsy, the news was crushing: stage 4 colorectal adenocarcinoma had spread to her liver, lungs, right adrenal gland, and lymph nodes.
Her doctors told her the cancer was incurable.
Without chemotherapy, she might live six months. With palliative chemo, perhaps two years.
“I was shell-shocked. I had a 15-year-old, a 17-year-old, and a 21-year-old. The thought of leaving them was unbearable.”
Facing Chemo and Searching for More Options
Her prognosis was devastating, but Kara wasn’t done fighting. She wanted every possible chance.
Kara began FOLFOX chemotherapy at MD Anderson. It was grueling, but soon after, she found a local oncologist to continue treatments closer to her home in El Paso, Texas.
Every three months, she made the long drive back to Houston for scans.
“It felt like disaster after disaster. Each appointment seemed to bring worse news.”
Finding Guidance and Hope
Around that time, Kara’s mom discovered Heal Navigator. Within days, Kara was connected to one of Heal Navigator’s integrative oncology nurses – Liz
“She gave me peace and confidence when I had none. She broke the elephant down into bite-sized steps and helped me believe I wasn’t fighting in vain.”
With Liz’s guidance, Kara began adding integrative support, including fenbendazole, ivermectin, supplements, and cannabis oil , alongside her chemotherapy – part of a broader colorectal cancer alternative treatment plan that helped her feel more in control.
Note: Fenbendazole and ivermectin are not FDA-approved cancer treatments. This is Kara’s personal experience.
A Remarkable Response
Three months later, scans revealed something unexpected: Kara’s liver tumors had shrunk by 50%.
Her liver surgeon called to say she was now a surgical candidate!
Kara underwent a major operation to remove a third of her liver, her gallbladder, and her right adrenal gland. Pathology revealed that 95% of the tumor was already dead
And that her colon, which doctors once said was too damaged for surgery, showed no visible cancer.
“My surgeons were astonished. They just gave me a wink and said, ‘Keep doing what you’re doing.’”
Living with Cancer, Not Defined by It
Kara was now living far beyond the six-month prediction, rewriting the story her doctors once believed.
Today, Kara continues with chemotherapy and her integrative plan. Her experience shows how colorectal cancer alternative therapies can coexist with conventional medicine to support healing and resilience. She still has small, inoperable lung tumors, but her bloodwork has been normal for over a year.
“If it weren’t for the chemo side effects, I’d feel great most days. I truly believe I wouldn’t be here without Liz and Heal Navigator.”
Kara’s Advice to Other Patients
Don’t do it alone. “Guidance matters. Someone to help you navigate makes all the difference.”
Start early. “I wish I’d found Heal Navigator before I even saw an oncologist.”
Keep advocating. “Doctors told me it was hopeless. Now those same doctors are saying, ‘You can live years like this.”
Find your fire. “Some days are harder than others. But you need that old-school gumption to fight back.”
Life Now
Kara is still in treatment, but her perspective has shifted.
“Having purpose in helping others find support keeps me going. I’ve shared Heal Navigator with at least ten other patients, and I know it’s changed lives.”
She continues to balance faith, family, and care: “I don’t know the end date. None of us do. But I’m going to keep moving forward.”
