Valley Woman Defies Stage IV Cancer: A New Treatment Offers Hope After Terminal Diagnosis

Tammy Morrow’s journey from terminal cancer to recovery highlights the potential of innovative medical treatments. After receiving a grim stage IV metastatic breast cancer diagnosis last December, she faced overwhelming odds.

Morrow, a previously healthy 55-year-old, entered the emergency room with severe stomach pain and bloating. The diagnosis knocked her off balance. “All the blood rushed out of my face,” she recalled, emotions spilling into her words.

Upon the doctor’s urgent advice to start chemotherapy immediately or face death within weeks, Morrow committed to her health. The subsequent treatment caused her to lose her hair, but she remained resolute. “I decided that I was going to live,” she said with conviction.

Her search for hope led her to Envita Medical Center in Scottsdale, which employs a blend of conventional and alternative medicine. Morrow discovered that her treatment would be tailored to her specific cancer profile through extensive DNA testing. “They determine how my particular cancer responds to chemotherapy drugs,” she explained.

Envita’s approach emphasizes micro-dosing and genetic targeting, designed to minimize side effects while maximizing efficacy against cancer. Morrow underwent treatment five days a week, leading to her remarkable declaration of being cancer-free after just 21 weeks.

“Grateful” encapsulated Morrow’s feelings about her journey. She credited the medical team with her survival, stating, “I don’t think I’d be telling any story. I think I’d be dead.”

Now, she advocates for others navigating similar hardships, urging them to prioritize regular health check-ups, even when feeling well. “I definitely didn’t do all of the regular checkups that I needed to,” she admitted.

Despite her success, much of Morrow’s treatment at Envita isn’t covered by insurance. To assist with mounting medical expenses, her sons established a GoFundMe page.