Jeremy’s Colorectal Cancer Story: From Stage 3 to NED
A Lifetime of Digestive Challenges
Jeremy’s health struggles began long before his cancer diagnosis. At age 15, he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, leading to decades of chronic digestive issues. In 2018, a routine colonoscopy revealed a mass in his rectum. The surgical recommendation was immediate and life-altering: remove the mass and live with a permanent colostomy bag.
“That was the last thing I wanted,” Jeremy recalls. “I’d been fighting against that my whole life.”
By late 2019, his symptoms had reached a breaking point. His rectum had completely shut down, and he was losing weight rapidly. Following emergency surgery, doctors confirmed the worst: Stage 3 colorectal cancer that was spreading toward his bladder and prostate.
The Limits of the "Nuclear Option"
Jeremy followed the standard of care, enduring eight rounds of chemotherapy and 30 rounds of radiation. The results were mixed—some tumors shrank, but others continued to grow. His U.S. medical team eventually recommended a “nuclear option”: a 15-hour surgery to remove multiple pelvic organs.
Jeremy went through with the procedure, but just three months later, the news was devastating. New scans showed 15 metastatic tumors in his liver and abdomen.
“My doctors said, ‘There’s nothing more we can do. Get your affairs in order.’ It was devastating.”
Finding a New Path with Heal Navigator
Jeremy and his family refused to accept that this was the end. They began researching alternative cancer treatments and connected with Heal Navigator. After a thorough review of his case, one facility stood out: Oasis of Hope Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico.
“As soon as I walked in, I knew this was different,” says Jeremy. “Friendly faces, healthy food, an environment that actually felt healing.”
The Oasis of Hope Protocol
Jeremy began a three-week intensive program designed to treat the cancer while supporting his body’s natural defenses. Unlike his previous experiences with “toxic” treatments, this integrative approach focused on quality of life.
“I never had a single side effect. I felt great the whole time walking, exercising, and eating amazing food.”
Jeremy’s Oasis of Hope Protocol
Immune-focused IV therapies, including high-dose vitamin C and blood ozone
Personalized nutrition plans
Pastoral and emotional support
Low-dose, metronomic oral chemotherapy integrated with supportive therapies
Dendritic cell vaccines to train his immune system to target cancer cells
A Remarkable Turnaround
The results were staggering. After just three months on the Oasis protocol, 12 of Jeremy’s 15 tumors were gone. The remaining three showed almost no metabolic activity. By the six-month mark, his scans were completely clear.
The hospital staff began calling him “The Miracle Man.”
Jeremy’s Advice to Other Patients
Go sooner rather than later. “If you’re considering integrative care, don’t wait until you’re in crisis.”
Have a plan for your health. Just as you financially, plan for how you’d respond to a major diagnosis.
Expect resistance. Family, friends, and doctors may question your choice be ready to advocate for yourself.
Don’t give in to fear. “At Oasis, it’s all about hope. That’s in their name for a reason.”
Life Now
Today, three years later, Jeremy remains NED (No Evidence of Disease). He continues with annual dendritic cell therapy and maintains a home protocol of supplements, diet, and exercise.
He hasn’t let his previous surgeries slow him down, he is back to surfing, windsurfing, and snowboarding.