What Others Say...
" Dr. Burzynski is a perfect example of a sincere, conscientious medical specialist that has saved the lives of countless patients."
“All dealings with the Burzynski Clinic and its staff were professional, friendly and open at all times (…). Monitoring was professionally directed with extensive lab work, at first weekly and later monthly. Regularly, scans, MRIs, PET scan and special serum tests were called for.
Occasional follow-up visits to Houston were complemented with phone
calls and voice mail, and my weekly e-mail status report. Communications
and access to my case doctor were never a problem (…).
My quality of life has been excellent over the course of my treatment.
I have been able to lead a normal active life and continue to do so
today at age 81.”
“In early March 2004, I started getting headaches. They slowly got worse. (…) I went to see my doctor and the resulting CAT Scans and X-rays revealed a growth in my brain. Craniotomy was performed on 27 April, 2004. The surgery results showed that I had a GBM (Glioblastoma multiforme, Stage IV). The doctors advised me I had 3-6 months to live. (…)
A brain tumor specialist (…) recommended several new clinical studies. My wife and family were researching other options and found The Burzynski Clinic. None of the other clinical trials that we reviewed showed the success of Dr. Burzynski’s many years of research. We chose to go with the Burzynski Clinic against the recommendations of all our physicians. (…)
Due to the fact that the tumor was growing so quickly, we were racing against time. We traveled to The Burzynski Clinic and walked in not knowing very much about the actual process and treatment. But absolutely everyone that we met or interacted with at the clinic was fantastic and very professional. They made us feel at ease and answered many of our questions. Because I would be participating in a FDA clinical trial, the process started with a very long interview. (…)
My treatment lasted for 6 months. The first MRI was about one month after starting treatment and revealed a 22% reduction in the size of the tumor. Subsequent MRIs revealed a continuous decrease in size of both tumors until they were finally dead and just scar tissue. And they have remained that way! (…)
It has been just over three years since I was first diagnosed. I am fully recovered. I am back in the water relearning how to surf. I walk the dog daily, we are traveling again and life is VERY good. I owe Dr. Burzynski, his staff, and my wife, family and friends a tremendous debt of gratitude that I can never hope to repay. So if I can help you, I would appreciate that opportunity to pass on all the support that I received.”
“One Sunday afternoon in May 1997, forty-five year old Susan was taken to the emergency room near her home south of Los Angeles. After an evaluation and a MRI, a neurosurgeon performed an immediate craniotomy in the right temporal area and removed a “brain tumor between the size of a golf ball and a tennis ball”. The biopsy showed it to be a glioblastoma multiforme, grade 4. Her family was told she had “three to four months to live, but this could be extended with radiation”. (…)
The summer of 1997 Susan underwent conventional radiation treatment at a local hospital. (…) August 29, 1997, Susan saw the radiologist in preparation for “gamma knife surgery”. The radiologist began by saying that the measured dimensions of the remaining tumor were of a size that made it difficult to recommend treatment with “gamma knife”. The tumor is 45 mm (almost 2”).
October 28, 1997 Susan underwent a “stereotactic radiosurgical boost therapy of a remnant of right cerebral intrinsic glial tumor (…).
In May 1998, the second follow-up MRI revealed a tumor of a size that necessitated a second entry at once.
Meanwhile, Susan was pursuing alternative treatments, one of which was the Burzynski Clinic, Houston, Texas. Early in August 1998, Susan went to the Burzynski Clinic and was admitted for treatment. Follow-up MRIs in October and November showed “no evidence of growth”. The follow-up MRI in February 1999 still showed no change. (…)
During 1999, Susan continued the treatment, follow-up MRIs and visits to the Burzynski Clinic every two months. The MRI reports continued to state “no evidence of a recurrent growth”. April 23, 2000, Susan walked into the Burzynski Clinic in Houston for a routine visit with the aid of her walker, but no wheel chair.
May 13, 2000, she completed the 5 Kilometer Revlon Run/Walk for Women 2000, Los Angeles using her walker, occasionally her wheel chair, and aided by a close friend. Certainly, Susan’s life is returning to normal. She readily acknowledges her debt to Doctor Burzynski when he tells her that she may now “expect a normal life span”. (…)
February, 2003, she sent the last of two years worth of MRI films with a report that again found no evidence of recurrent growth.
It is hard to believe that ten years have passed since Susan was given “…three to four months to live …”. (…) She continues in good health while she strives to regain her normal life style.”
“Because my cancer was not an immediate threat to my life, I
was far more fearful of the damage conventional treatments might cause
to my general good health. I was determined to avoid anything that
could cause unintended consequences in the future. (…) Having
read about Dr. Burzynski's work (…), I contacted the clinic
to make an appointment.
The doctors there looked at my medical records and felt that the treatment
they had to offer could benefit me. (…) I appreciated
the honesty of the doctors there regarding the efficacy of the treatment.
There are no guarantees with cancer, after all, but their advice and
counsel gave me confidence that I was following the right path for
my treatment.
The clinic provided thorough advice about diet and nutrition while
on the medication, and for preventing cancer, in general. The staff
was efficient and always pleasant. I felt quite safe and comfortable
in their hands. (…)
Every cancer patient must be evaluated as every case is different,
but in my case, I am very happy that Dr. Burzynski and the wonderful
doctors at his clinic were there to help me. It is so vitally important
to have confidence in one's treatment, and I am confident that I took
the right action by seeking Dr. Burzynski's advice. I would recommend
his clinic to anyone, without hesitation, as a place to seek treatment,
or at least a 2nd opinion.
One final comment about the clinic. My husband is a college professor
in New York City and is acquainted with another professor who is involved
in medical research. He knows the clinic and has researched it himself. He
believes they "do good work." (…) I am grateful for
the help I received there.”
“(…) My experience with Burzynski Clinic has been positive in all aspects. I am grateful for receiving cancer treatment that gave outstanding results and did not have debilitating side effects. Today, at age 76, I have a very active lifestyle. My family joins me to express our thanks to Dr. Burzynski and staff for remarkable treatment made available to me.”
“(…) I was diagnosed on April Fools Day 2004, and started my treatment at the Burzynski Clinic 04/21/2004.
Upon my arrival, I was impressed, not only with an attractive and
futuristic building but more so by his efficient, courteous and very
professional staff. His clinic encompasses several floors within the
building to house the various departments needed by the facility.
Under the close care and guidance of the clinic I followed my prescribed
protocol at home with my family doctor completely aware and abreast
of all developments. My treatment continued over a period of 27 months,
06/30/06 being the last day of any intervention.
A CT scan of the pelvis area plus a AMAS blood test were performed in October 2006. Both showed no evidence of cancer being present.
My Friends at the clinic continue to monitor my health and we exchange telephone calls to check each others local weather conditions. But, humor aside and being absolutely serious, I credit the Burzynski Clinic for enabling me to enter the fraternity of people who consider themselves to be cancer survivors.”
“My wife Christine Erikson left for Houston and the Burzynski Clinic in desperation in July of 2006. We had been struggling with my wife’s neck cancer (squamous-cell carcinoma) for about 18 months using every conceivable alternative therapy. (…) All attempts to heal Christine were futile to that point.
As the tumor reached stage 4-5 in early July 2006, we miraculously learned from our new doctor about the success of the Burzynski Clinic. Within 12 days Christine was in Houston at the Burzynski Clinic undergoing a comprehensive evaluation and beginning treatment. Within 5 days of treatment, the tumor literally began falling apart, and by the 12th day of treatment, the tumor had been mostly destroyed. According to the staff at the Clinic, Christine had the most dramatic positive reaction to treatment that they had ever experienced. (…)
One year later in July of 2007, a total body scan revealed that Christine was totally cancer free. After such a profound life-threatening struggle, it took us a while to emotionally grasp and internalize the real message of being “cancer free”.
We are very grateful for the courteous and effective treatment and the continuous concern and the follow-up that Christine has received from the Burzynski Clinic staff. Our story is an unusual success in the treatment of all cancers. (…) We are cancer-free, alive, together, and continuing restoration.”
“The whole process was well-organized and very professional. (…) I enjoyed the moral support I got from Dr. Burzynski’s office staff. When the first positive MRI report came in, the whole office exploded in cheers for me. That felt very good.”
“(…) I was favorably impressed to see that Burzynski Clinic is in a modern building and looks the way a medical office should. (…) It didn’t feel like any cancer clinic we’d seen. (…) There were smiles. People were talking to each other. You actually felt hope in the air.”
“My first impression was very, very favorable. The waiting room was almost like a family atmosphere, with everyone talking (…). It was also professional. But it was much friendlier than most doctors’ offices.”