Patient Experiences
The patient experiences and their testimonials along with those messages from loved ones speak for themselves. We are proud of what Sunridge Medical patients have to say about their experience at our clinic. Hear stories of people who have been diagnosed with cancer, only to be given the all clear after treatment at Sunridge clinic – where PET scans show ‘Cancer Free’ after treatment. Or witness a patient who rolled into Sunridge Medical Clinic in a wheelchair and after treatment walked out the front doors on their own. Our research goes beyond just alternative treatments; we help patients take control over their life again as well as making healthy changes that will last forever. Please take a moment to watch these amazing stories and see how we are always ready and eager at Sunridge to make a difference for every one of our patients.
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Alternative Breast Cancer Treatment
Christiana, New York – When Christiana was diagnosed with breast cancer, she thought that she needed to travel back to her native country of Germany to find cutting-edge alternative treatments. To her surprise, the doctors in Germany only recommended chemotherapy and radiation and discouraged her from trying other forms of treatment. After discovering Sunridge, She was thrilled to find a place in the US that offered her the advanced alternative therapies she was looking for.
Alternative Breast Cancer Treatment
Marika, Indiana – Listen to Marika tell her amazing story about perseverance and rising above the conventional mindset on her courageous journey to becoming a cancer survivor and how, at Sunridge Medical, she finally felt supported, understood, heard, and cared for the first time.
Alternative Colon Cancer Treatment
Judye, Florida – Judye was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016. After her initial surgery to remove the tumor, her doctors told her that she needed follow-up chemotherapy. Having had friends who had undergone chemotherapy in the past, she said that she knew that it was poison and would not only kill the cancer cells but also her good cells. She was determined to find an alternative treatment that focused on wellness, not just sickness, and in her search, she found Sunridge Medical.
Alternative Lyme Disease Treatment
Caroline, Sweden – After becoming extremely sick in, Caroline never thought in her wildest dreams that she could ever recover and feel like herself again. With over 50 symptoms that included extreme fatigue, migraines, facial numbness, and various neurological issues, no specialist in the US and in her home country of Sweden was able to figure it out. “It was an extremely dark, scary time when I really had no hope.”, and yet out of that darkness and despair a seed was planted…and that seed was Sunridge Medical.
Alternative Breast Cancer Treatment
Brian, Indiana – When Brian’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, the initial process was stressful and he quickly became frustrated with the depersonalization and lack of empathy displayed by the conventional doctors who were treating her. When his wife decided to forego the standard of care and pursue treatment in Mexico, Brian became concerned with her safety in another country. Just prior to her leaving for Mexico, his mother-in-law recommended that she try Sunridge, and soon after everything began to change.
Alternative Lyme Disease Treatment
Cassidy, Minnesota – Cassidy spent her entire childhood and young adult life being sick and unable to function. After being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 13 and starting on an aggressive treatment that never really worked, she begin to jump from doctor to doctor looking for answers and being continually misdiagnosed in the process. With her body starting to shut down and hope beginning to fade, finding Sunridge Medical was the answer that she had desperately been seeking.
Alternative Lyme Disease Treatment
Julie, Utah – Julie talks about the amazing feeling of getting “a second life “ after undergoing alternative treatments for chronic lyme disease at Sunridge Medical. After being told for so long that pain medication was the only option to manage her condition, it took a lot for Julie to trust and believe that there was a better way and that she could get better. She credits Sunridge Medical and Dr. Franco with giving her life back and allowing her to be the mom she always wanted to be.
Alternative Treatment for Skin Condition
Yvonne, Arizona – Yvonne had tried everything and did not know where else to turn to treat her medical condition. As a longtime listener of the nationally syndicated Dr. Bob Martin radio show, in desperation, she decided to call into the show one day and when Dr. Bob recommended that she give Sunridge Medical and Dr. Franco a try, that was enough for her to make an appointment.
Alternative Lyme Disease Treatment
Ashley, Wisconsin – Ashley credits Sunridge Medical with saving her life. In her video, she talks about her tremendous struggles with chronic lyme disease, a condition she had suffered with for over three years. At that time, she was unable to work and had difficulty speaking. Scared that she wouldn’t wake up one day, she took her father’s advice to try Sunridge Medical. She now says that she is living proof that you can recover from chronic Lyme disease and live a beautiful, gorgeous life full of health, happiness, and success.
Alternative Breast Cancer Treatment
Sue Ann, Phoenix, Arizona – Sue Ann describes how she just knew in her heart that conventional medicine was not the best choice for her to fully heal from her breast cancer and how that decision would receive criticism from conventional doctors and friends alike. Today, 7 years later, she lives to tell about it and is compelled to tell her story in hopes of helping others in the fight.
Alternative Lyme Disease Treatment
Jeff, Wisconsin – Jeff suffered for 25 years with Lyme Disease. He saw a number of doctors and had aggressive treatment but nothing worked. As a last resort he came to Sunridge Medical. Our treatments put his Lyme into remission and he is doing amazing. Jeff wrote us a letter a year later… “No puppy yet…” “My wife and I have been blessed with a marriage that only God could provide.”
Alternative Lyme Disease Treatment
Lori, Atlanta – Lori’s condition had gotten so severe that she begun to suffer three to four seizures a day. Having exhausted all of her treatment options and doctors telling her that she was too sick to treat, she finally decided to accept the recommendation of her good friend and travel to Arizona for alternative treatment for Lyme Disease at Sunridge Medical with Dr Franco.
Alternative Lyme Disease Treatment
Adriana, Florida – Only five days into her freshmen year at university, Adriana collapsed and needed to return home. Diagnosed with Lyme Disease, she spent the next sixteen months following the conventional Lyme Disease treatment with no improvements. At her breaking point, Adriana traveled to Arizona for treatment at Sunridge Medical. She tells us it was the turning point of her recovery.
Breast Cancer and Type 1 Diabetes
Louie, Indiana – Louie talks about how his wife is in remission from stage 4 breast cancer with the help of Sunridge Medical. When she was first diagnosed, he spent time researching alternatives to chemo for breast cancer. He wanted to address the cause of the cancer. After finding what he was looking for at Sunridge, his wife started treatment. Soon after, Sunridge also helped him get to the cause of his Type 1 Adult Onset Diabetes.
Alternative Brain Cancer Treatment
Jill, Alberta Canada – Jill’s brain tumor left doctor’s unsure of how surgery may affect her, but decisions had to be made fast. Given a prognosis of only months to live from conventional doctors, Jill chose alternative treatments at Sunridge to boost her own immune system to fight her cancer. This was in 2010 and it has been 5 years and Jill is still cancer free and now has two healthy children.
Stage 4 Lung Cancer Treatment
Patricia, Idaho – This is an amazing story. In fact, almost hard to believe. Patricia’s doctors gave her only 2-4 months to live. They sent her home to die after failing 2 years of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Out of options and with no hope left, she came to Sunridge and started treatment for a second chance at life. After one month of treatment her cancer disappeared and her PET scan is clear of all cancer.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
Greg, Arizona – In search of an alternative treatment to chemotherapy for his Lymphoma, Greg made the choice to come to Sunridge Medical after hearing Dr. Franco mentioned on the radio. The only option that his doctors were giving was chemotherapy. Now in remission, Greg spreads the word about Sunridge and has inspired many patients to seek alternative cancer treatment.
Alternative Systemic Lupus Treatment
Barbara, Arizona – Barbara spent the last 5 years in search of some answers but doctors kept coming up short and nothing to offer but pain medication that could cause blindness. That’s when Barbara knew it was time to seek out other alternative treatment options. With the help of Dr. Franco, Barbara finally got an accurate diagnosis after blood tests and a thorough consultation revealed she had Systemic Lupus.
Auto-Immune Thyroid Disease
Bari, Arizona – When Bari was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease, the only option that she was given was surgery to remove her thyroid. Her doctors didn’t have the answers as to why and gave her no other options. She felt that surgery followed by a life of taking medication was not the best option. She came to Sunridge Medical instead. Today, her autoimmune disease is in remission and she still has her thyroid.
Mouth Cancer (Squamous Cell)
Bonnie, Wisconsin – Bonnie tells her story that started with surgery to remove what they thought was a benign tumor only to find that it in fact was cancerous. Remembering what her mother had gone through before dying of cancer Bonnie knew she didn’t want to take the traditional route of therapy. After traveling to Sunridge Medical for treatment with Dr. Franco; Bonnie is relieved to report she is cancer free!
Chronic Fatigue, Lyme Disease
Jim, Arizona – Jim began to feel run down and was plagued with a series of illness that he couldn’t seem to shake. Doctors were unable to do anymore than prescribe medicine to treat the symptoms so the problems continued. After a series of tests Dr. Franco discovered Jim’s immune system was compromised and needed a “restart” to begin its own natural attack on fighting his ailments.
Lyme Disease, Chronic Infections
Angela, Texas – Angela went from being a prospective college athlete to being bed ridden, suffering from a long list of symptoms including memory loss, extreme fatigue and difficulty concentrating. After visiting numerous doctors and undergoing extensive testing, Angela was finally given a Lyme Disease diagnosis, but her journey towards healing did not stop there, she was recommended by her doctor to find a Lyme Disease Specialist due to the advanced nature of her condition.
Alternative Cervical Cancer Treatment
Michelle, Utah – Given a poor prognosis from major cancer centers Michelle refused conventional cancer therapy. She was told that with treatment with chemotherapy she was going to die and if she didn’t do chemotherapy she was still going to die. After hearing this, chemotherapy certainly didn’t make sense to her. With the help of Sunridge Medical, Michelle used her immune system to fight her cancer. She is in now in complete remission and is looking forward to raising her daughter.
Alternative Breast Cancer Treatment
Robbie, Oklahoma – Robbie provides a message of hope to individuals suffering from illness urging them to try alternate methods of healing. Diagnosed with and aggressive form of breast cancer, Robbie tried chemotherapy which made her very sick and gave her horrible side effects. Feeling as if she was dying from chemotherapy, she quit and travelled to Sunridge looking for alternatives. She claims that if it was not for the options at Sunridge Medical she would not be here.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
Jeff, New Jersey – Jeff talks about how the 10+ tumors bulging out of his arms from his lymphoma disappeared as treatments at Sunridge started working. His doctors were only recommending one option for him, a long course of chemotherapy. He did not have time to feel sick from chemo so he decided to try alternative medicine. It is now 3 years from the time of this video and Jeff is still enjoying remission and spreading the word about is experience at Sunridge Medical. Thanks Jeff.
Parkinson's Disease
Greg, Arizona – After hearing the devastating news of his Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis, Greg chose not to give up hope. Even though he had struggles of his own, Greg continued to help others with their health. Greg came to Sunridge Medical because he wanted to treat the underlying cause of his disease, not just his symptoms. Greg believes that treatments at Sunridge slowed the progression and increased his quality of life.
Alternative Bladder Cancer Treatment
Donna, Colorado – After their first visit to Sunridge for Bob’s thyroid cancer treatment in 2005 they came back one week after Donna was diagnosed with aggressive bladder cancer. She was in treatment for 6 weeks in Arizona and did treatment daily. Her and her husband were happy she did not have any of the side effects they promised her with chemotherapy and surgery. Donna wanted to share her story of success hoping that other will benefit and achieve the same great results she had at Sunridge.
Alternative Stage IV Breast Cancer
Adena, Phoenix – Adena was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer. Her doctors at a major medical center were not hopeful that she would recover. They suggested radiation and chemotherapy, but having had them both previously with bad side effects, Adena refused and began natural treatment at Sunridge. As she is getting better, her doctors are baffled that the cancer is not getting worse. In fact, Adena is feeling better than she has in a long time and her cancer is now gone.
Adrenal Fatigue, Lyme Disease
Wendy, Tennessee – An avid runner and fitness coach, Wendy didn’t understand why she was feeling so fatigued. Progressively getting worse, fatigue was followed by seizures and progressed to immobility. Now confined to her home not able to even brush her hair, Wendy’s doctors still had no answers. Her father heard about Sunridge on the radio and thought she should give it a try, so she made an appointment and started a treatment plan. The treatments were the answer as Wendy has made a complete recovery.
Chronic Fatigue, Anxiety, Depression
Michael, Arizona – Running a 100 year old company put a lot of stress, fatigue and anxiety on Michael and it was starting to take its toll. He not only suffered from all these things but the psychological and emotional affects of them. Michael has been treated at Sunridge Medical, where they have helped him not only cope with these conditions naturally but he has been able to loose a tremendous amount of weight, he feels better, has more energy and ready to tackle the more important things in life.
Lyme Disease, Chronic Infections
Rita, Arizona – Rita talks about her experience at Sunridge Medical treating her myriad of symptoms due to Lyme Disease and her low immune system. After being to years of doctor visits with no help, she decided to try Sunridge. She knew that she was in the right place at Sunridge under Dr Franco’s care when she began feeling better than she had been in a long time. She was impressed with the staff and wants to share her success story.
Heart, Cardiomyopathy Treatment
Steve, Arizona – Steve is pretty sure that he would not be here without his treatments at Sunridge. 12 years ago his doctors told him that he needed a new heart. Not liking those options, Steve came to Sunridge looking for an alternative way to go. Now he’s part of the family. Feeling amazing and “getting younger,” Steve shares his story of success and believes that everybody should come to Sunridge Medical. Thanks Steve for the wonderful words.
Alternative Leukemia Treatment
Jack, Arizona – Jack was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. After being told to immediately check into the hospital they put him on a regimen of Chemotherapy. After loosing over 15 pounds Jack and his fiancé decided that he couldn’t go through it again and was just too weak. On route to the Mayo Clinic and a bone marrow transplant, the decision was made to seek out an alternative therapy and treatment option, they chose Sunridge.
Alternative Breast Cancer Treatment
Roslyn, New York – After working in a hospital for 15 years as an oncology nurse and being diagnosed with stage 4 Breast Cancer, Roslyn new chemotherapy was not the answer for her. “The journey of 1000 miles starts with a single step”…she got in her car with her three children and husband and made the journey from New York to Sunridge Medical in Arizona. Within three weeks of her first treatment, the tumor started to change.
Alternative Lyme Disease Treatment
James, Texas – James flew from Houston to see Dr. Franco after 10 years of seeking answers for his extreme fatigue and pain in his legs. After conventional doctors gave him pain meds and sent him home James maintained hope that someone could help him. His research led him to Dr. Franco in Scottsdale. Upon meeting James Dr. Franco discovered, thru a blood test, that James had Lyme disease.
Chronic Fatigue, Arthritis, Depression
Arden, Arizona – After years of suffering from the pain and emotional symptoms of a skin condition, Arden came to Sunridge, where Dr. Franco discovered he was also suffering from an immune condition. He had fatigue and often found himself in such agonizing pain he could not use his hands. He credits Sunridge Medical for treating the underlying problem and not just the symptoms as other doctors had done previously.
Alternative Lyme Disease Treatment
Margarite, Florida – Margarite talks about living the last 15 years with Lyme Disease. She had been diagnosed when she was bit by a tick, but there was no medical solution for her symptoms. After coming to Sunridge she now has her life back.
Alternative Breast Cancer Treatment
Jennifer, Michigan – On the day of receiving the good news that her PET scan came back clean and she is now cancer free, Jennifer talks about Dr. Franco and the success of the alternative treatments she received at Sunridge Medical.
Fibromyalgia, Lyme Disease, Arthritis, IBS
Sharon, Arizona – Sharon talks about her suffering for the last 65 years with chronic diarrhea, arthritis, fibromyalgia. She saw numerous doctors with no relief. She came to Sunridge Medical and after only 9 treatments has her life back.
Alternative Lyme Disease
Nick and Cindy, Illinois – Nick and his wife Cindy came to Sunridge after seeing doctors in Illinois who couldn’t figure out what was wrong with Cindy. Dr. Franco uncovered why for the past 6 years Cindy had become increasingly ill and confined to a bed.
Alternative Breast Cancer Treatment
Daneta, Ohio – Daneta talks about how she quit chemotherapy because of how ill it made her. She came to Sunridge Medical to fight her Breast Cancer. She is now in remission.
Alternative Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
Nella, Vancouver Canada –
Nella’s doctors in Canada suggested she have her entire colon removed due to her ulcerative colitis. Instead she came to Sunridge Medical and is now in complete remission.
“I have suffered with chronic fatigue for the last 3 years. I have seen 13 doctors and I felt like no one really understood what was going on or how to treat this illness. I really felt life for me was going to be horrible. My parents finally took me to Sunridge Medical Center in Scottsdale Arizona. For the first time I knew I was in the right place. They immediately found what the problem was and began treating me. I can’t remember the last time I felt this good.”
Leslie, Flagstaff, Arizona - Chronic Fatigue / Epstein Barr Viris
“I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 5 years ago. After 2 years of pain, I moved to Arizona in hopes that the warm weather would help my joints – it did not. My doctors wanted me to take prednisone and methotrexate. After reading about all the side effects, I decided to find other options. I heard about Sunridge Medical and thought I should give it a try. I immediately felt better within 1 week and 90% of my pain was gone without drugs or side effects.”
Angela, Kalamazoo, Michigan - Rheumatoid Arthritis
Marybeth, Austin, Texas - Breast Cancer Stage 3b Testimonial
Tessa, Buffalo, New York - Stage 4 Colon Cancer Testimonial
My illness began at age 27 with fatigue, stomach pain and joint stiffness. Over the course of about 18 months my symptoms list grew to include muscle weakness and cramping, seizures, night sweats, dramatic weight loss followed by excessive weight gain, insomnia, debilitating weakness, an inability to walk, and tachardia with a resting heart rate around 115 on average. I was sent from one specialist to another. They suspected Lupus or MS or some other autoimmune condition, but the numerous labs and scans failed to confirm a diagnosis. I was given a wide variety of prescription medications and when they failed to help me, I was accused of prescription seeking. Upon seeing me cry from the pain of an examination, one highly recommended doctor I had waited 3 months to see told me I just needed some antidepressants and I would be fine. I had literally given up.” “My parents watched me go from a healthy young athlete to this woman who could barely get out of bed and had to have her groceries delivered. My parents found Dr. Franco. During my first visit, he and his colleagues were not sure what the underlying condition was since all my tests had been negative. What they did know was that my immune system was in bad shape. Instead of turning me away and handing me off to the next doctor like everyone else did, they confidently suggested treatments that would help strengthen my immune system.” “After only one treatment with the injections that he recommended, I walked out of the office pain free with a feeling of optimism. I threw away my prescription bottles. Within three weeks I was feeling like myself again. Upon completion of my treatments I was back at the gym training and back outdoors running and hiking.” “It was not until several months later that the true underlying condition was found. I tested positive for Lyme Disease. In addition, tests showed hypothyroidism, caused by an autoimmune disease and from the stress of the ordeal. I also needed treatment for adrenal insufficiency. The patience and support I received from Dr. Franco and the staff was phenomenal. His compassion and understanding combined with his knowledge and experience creates an environment that provides comfort; a comfort that is so necessary in times of illness. I owe this entire health success story to them.
Wendy, Chandler, Arizona - Chronic Fatigue and Lyme Disease
I went to Sunridge Medical for a second opinion. I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer 6 months ago and did not like the options that were presented to me by my oncologist. I wanted to avoid surgery and radiation and I did not like the idea of taking anti-hormone injections. The doctors at Sunridge listened to me and helped me find other options. My treatment plan includes some western medication and treatments to boost my immune system and decrease my toxicity levels. Surprisingly, my oncologist agreed that this was a good idea. 3 weeks into the program I am feeling great with no side effects and my PSA has dropped from 22 to 1.5.
Tony, Milano, Italy - Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Testimonial
My father was diagnosed with stomach cancer 6 months ago. The was referred to hospice because the oncologist felt that he was too frail to withstand any chemo or radiation. Not willing to give up we looked into alternative medicine and we found several treatments that we wanted to try. Several people had told us that we would have to go to Germany or Mexico to receive these treatments. That’s when we heard about Sunridge Medical on the Dr. Bob Martin radio program. We found out that they offer all the immuno therapies at their facility. My father is doing much better than expected. He has a lot of energy and is putting weight back on. Dr Franco arranged for my father to do a very targeted form of radiation that our oncologist wasn’t even aware of, but he recommends to keep doing what he’s doing because he’s doing great.
Roy, Little Rock, Arkansas - Stage 4 Gastric Cancer Testimonial
I kept complaining about being low in energy, not able to keep weight off in spite of my not eating very much. I wanted to sleep all the time and that’s just not normally me. My doctor said it was just old age and that I should accept it. I thought I would try something different so i went to Sunridge Medical with my problem. After thorough evaluation and some blood work that no one else bothered to run, I found out what my problem was- I was borderline diabetic. I was also low in certain hormones and some other issues. 2 months later, I can’t believe how good I’m feeling. My energy is so high that I have no problem keeping up to my grandchildren. I have my life back. I thank Dr. Franco and Sunridge Medical.
Mark, Sacramento, California - Insulin Resistance Diabetes Testimonial
When I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer with metastasis to my liver, I couldn’t believe it. I never smoked. I was healthy or at least I thought that I was. I ate healthy foods and ran 5 miles 3 times a week. I thought that I was healthy. My oncologist wanted to start chemotherapy immediately but I started doing my own research and found out that there was a very slim chance of chemotherapy by itself working on my type of cancer. I didn’t know where to turn until I found Sunridge Medical Center. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and caring. Dr Franco went over my case with me and recommended specific treatments and also made appointments for me to see their Radiation Oncologist. I am currently using some conventional treatments and natural treatments combined and I am getter great results with no side effects at all. In fact, I feel better than I can ever recall . Dr Franco uses the best of what’s available from around the world, both conventional and alternative. This was more than I ever could have ever hoped for. The team at Sunridge Medical has turned my devastating cancer diagnosis into something not so devastating at all. God Bless them.
Daniel, Vancouver, Canada. - Stage 4 Lung Cancer
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