Testimonials

Good morning
You were part of helping me with my healing, in a very delicate moment for me. I had just given birth to my daughter, both my husband and I were unemployed and I was starting chemotherapy for Lymphoma; far from our country, far from our family, since we are Argentinians. One of your volunteers took me to the Hospital Clínico in Valencia, he was very kind to accompany me and wait outside for me.

One option that a friend presented to me was to do Reflexology to alleviate the symptoms I was having with the treatment, but I didn't have the money to pay for it, however I spoke to Barbara and she put me in touch with you.

You paid for all my reflexology sessions until the treatment was completed! Eternally grateful. The sessions really made a difference. Besides Barbara was super caring, she helped me emotionally with processes such as getting a haircut or changing toxic household cleaning products for healthier ones. On the physical side, the reflexology helped me with constipation, belly pain (it was amazing to go into the session with pain and leave without any ailment), the sessibility in my fingertips (I didn't feel it anymore), the elimination of toxins making me feel more like going pee-pee. I also had redness of the skin after chemotherapy and pain in the chest, which went away after the reflexology sessions.

I have told my doctor at the hospital about this and he was very interested as these are conditions that many patients have.

Anyway, I tell you from my heart, because I really feel that this therapy can help a lot of people. Whenever I talk about who helped me with the treatment I always mention Mabs, the AECC, reflexology, the hospital... and so many other people who selflessly helped us as a family to get through this time.

A month ago was my last chemotherapy and I am healthy!
thank you very much!

GS - Oliva

I wanted to take a moment to provide you with an update and express my sincere gratitude to you, Anne, and Phil for your support throughout my recent radiotherapy at Quiron.

Since December 2022, when I was unable to commence any treatment, it was disturbing to discover that my PSA levels had increased significantly from a concerning 30-ish to 130 earlier this year. I thought I was a goner! However, with the administration of testosterone-lowering injections every three months, my PSA levels decreased to 9. The subsequent radiotherapy then further lowered it to 1.39 about 10 days ago.

My Oncologist has provided me with reassurance that this figure is anticipated to continue declining in the upcoming weeks as the inflammation in my prostate diminishes. This positive progress is a great relief and cause for optimism for the future.

I must highlight the invaluable support provided by Anne and Phil. Their companionship during hospital visits has been a source of comfort, and their shared experiences with Anne's own health challenges have been incredibly enlightening for me. Their presence has not only prepared me for what to expect but has also uplifted my spirits during this journey.

I have already expressed my gratitude to them, and I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to you as well. The road ahead will require monitoring and regular injections every three months for a few years, but I am hopeful that with ongoing support and treatment, the spectre of prostate cancer recurrence will remain at bay.

Once again, thank you for your support which has made a significant difference, and I am deeply grateful for your kindness and care.

Thanks again.

JA - Torrevieja

Extraordinary kind care provided by MABS volunteers to NT and ST in Los Alcazares I write as the Canadian resident brother of ST who died in Los Alcazares on July 20th. Her husband NT who passed from cancer some seven years earlier also received the wonderful MABS care and support.

Please convey my heartfelt thanks and recognize these volunteer ladies namely; NH, SR and AW, whom all so kindly gave their time, help, comfort and friendship to ST during her illness.

I especially appreciated the many phone calls and text updates keeping me informed of her end of life journey.

Yours sincerely,

JO - Los Alcazares