Adil K.

While researching Hyperthermia, as a possible treatment modality, for my metastasized kidney cancer, I found out that we had an established treatment facility, right here in Canada. After comparing costs for similar treatments in Europe, and elsewhere, I came to the conclusion that the Integrated Health Clinic would be much more economical, and a lot more convenient, for my needs. Mark, at the clinic, was very professional, and thorough, with his information, both over the ‘phone, and in our e-mail correspondence. So, I booked a Skype appointment, with Dr. Gurdev Parmar, in order to discuss my case. A few minutes, into my appointment, I realized that Dr. Parmar was very knowledgeable and quite compassionate. He suggested that I might benefit from the DCA protocol, including loco-regional and whole-body Hyperthermia. Based on this conversation, I decided to make the trip, to Fort Langley, BC, with my family, in July of 2014.

I expected the clinic to be professional; what I did not expect was the warmth and the welcome that I received – it was akin to being amongst close family members, who cared, deeply, about my welfare. The kindness that I received from each and every person that I encountered at the clinic – from the primary care staff… to the medical technicians… to the receptionists… and even the staff at the Seasons juice-bar – was nothing short of exceptional. Even the staff, with whom I didn’t get a chance to speak with, or whose name I didn’t get to learn, had a kind smile for me, whenever they saw me – I was genuinely sad to leave all those people behind, at the end of my treatment period!

The treatment, itself, was as thorough as I could expect. At each step, Dr. Parmar, and his staff, would ensure that I was comfortable and that I was tolerating the treatment, well. Their attitude was positive and they concentrated on my quality-of-life. Even for aspects of my treatment protocol that were physically uncomfortable e.g. the Whole-Body-Hyperthermia-Treatment, the kindness of the staff, and their care, above and beyond the call-of-duty, made it much easier to get through.

Since my treatment, at the Integrated Health Clinic, I have, periodically, kept in touch with the clinic, updating Dr. Parmar of my progress and asking for his advice, as I go along this cancer journey. Previous to my treatment, my prognosis was quite poor. At my last appointment, at my local Cancer Centre, my regular oncologist commented that my tumours appeared stable and that ‘I should continue doing whatever I had been doing.’

I think that anyone who has been on a cancer journey, like mine, understands that there are no 100% guarantees. However, my experience at the Integrated Health Clinic left me with a renewed confidence, to look at my situation, a lot more positively. I feel as ‘though I now approach each day with a lot more hope and purpose.

Over the past year, I have recommended the treatment at the Integrated Health Clinic, to friends, family members and acquaintances… anyone I knew who might be on their own cancer journey. I will repeat what I told them: ‘I give the Integrated Health Clinic my highest recommendation.