Cancer Response Team

We are thrilled to introduce our community to Wyatt, a brave young boy receiving integrative treatments supported by CRT. His mother, Maggie, shared his story:

"After a month of unusual sleep, agitation, and loss of appetite, Wyatt woke on April 26, 2025 with tremors in his legs. In the ER we learned a baseball-sized tumor was on his brain. The next day an external ventricle drain was placed, then a 16-hour surgery to remove the tumor. We waited weeks for pathology and focused on rebuilding his strength and walking. After two weeks we transferred for rehab, but his EVD leaked and more intracranial pressure required another surgery.

The pathology was choroid plexus carcinoma, a tumor under 1% of brain cancers. Most providers had little experience with it, so we worked with many teams to craft a plan. At Duke we learned tumor remained and chemo had to start immediately. Wyatt used a walker he called his “choo choo." After his first chemo he had a seizure, then months of vomiting and difficulty eating; we moved from an NG tube to a G-tube. He had three rounds of induction chemo, another surgery, bridge chemo with lumbar injections, then three transplant chemo rounds, finishing chemo in February. Our next MRI is April 29.

At home, I’ve supported Wyatt with ozone therapy, red light, a PEMF mat, supplements, and pharmagenetics testing. Duke is monitoring mutations via specialized CSF testing. I’m also working with a naturopathic oncologist and his oncologist agreed to mebendazole for maintenance. Being out of work over a year, we’re grateful to organizations like Cancer Response Team for helping with financial strain."

Visit CancerResponseTeam.org to learn how you can help CRT support children like Wyatt.

At Cancer Response Team, we support families opting for integrative cancer care for their children. These costs may include naturopathic consultations, supplements, IV nutrition, oncology massage, child life services, chiropractic treatment, dietary guidance, and travel expenses. We aim to aid everyone who seeks our help, but we need your support. The need for our assistance is significant, but your potential impact on these children's lives is even greater. Every contribution matters, and your generosity is crucial. Can we count on you?

Please visit CancerResponseTeam.org to learn more about how your donation can make a real impact in the lives of children battling cancer.