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January 11, 2026

PET Update, Next Steps, and Finding My Center Again

Last week I had my first PET scan since completing treatment in California—and I’m grateful to share that it showed real improvement. The cancer is shrinking. The pelvic mass is smaller. The liver tumors have reduced by about 75%. One bone lesion is gone. The other is much quieter.

This is not wishful thinking. It’s real, objective progress.

What surprised me, though, was how I felt after meeting with my two doctors. Even though they were pleased with the scan, both spoke with a tone of urgency about moving forward with the next phase of treatment within the next few weeks. Their perspective comes from their medical training, but hearing that urgency made my spirit wobble a bit.

The day before, I had been feeling incredibly hopeful—almost like I didn’t have cancer anymore. I’ve been gaining energy, walking farther, sleeping well, eating well, and feeling more like myself again. And then suddenly the weight of the diagnosis felt heavy again. In the back of my mind I'm thinking about the fact that it's stage IV cancer and outcomes are generally not good.

So here’s where I am now:

I’m taking a few days to recenter, breathe, and reconnect to the part of me that knows healing is possible. I want my next decisions to come from clarity, not fear. In the meantime, I’m continuing the home therapies that have been helping me so much—keto diet, ozone, Rife frequency healing, mitochondrial support, the RGCC-guided supplements that align with my biology, and of course Dr. Joe Dispenza's meditations.

Most likely I will be returning to California for more low dose chemo and brachytherapy in the site of the primary tumor.

For now, I’m holding onto the truth that matters most:

My body is healing.
The cancer is moving in the right direction.
And I fully expect more good news ahead.

Thank you for walking this road with me. More updates soon.

—Maria 🤍

P.S.

Unfortunately, the personalized treatments I am receiving are not covered by insurance, and my out of pocket medical bills are approaching $300,000. If you would like to help out with a donation, here are 3 ways to do that:

  • Donation through GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/c1c19b2d3
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  • Finally, you can call the office at 208-726-6010 and we can process your donation via credit/debit card.