For Patients

"Early in my cancer diagnosis, I was fortunate to find the Mederi Center and at this point, I've been a patient of Dr. Susan for over 18 months. During that time, as my diagnosis and conventional treatment has evolved, I've found Dr. Susan to be attentive, thoughtful and thorough in ensuring that my herbal supplements and diet are best adapted to my circumstances at that moment in time. I'm very happy that with Mederi and Dr. Susan in my corner, I have the best available combination of complementary and conventional medicine. I've also found that the combination of video calls with Dr. Susan, backed up by the excellent Mederi online system, means that it does not matter whether I'm in the USA, or as in my case, the EU." ~ Anonymous

"My father (and I) have been working with Dr. Hummel since March, 2023, when my father relocated from New York to Oregon. It has been an absolute pleasure being followed and guided by Dr. Hummel. He's demonstrates a deep understanding of integrative modalities. This combined with a caring and attentive approach has led to improved health for my father, which is the number one metric. Whenever we have made requests of Dr. Hummel, he and his staff have been very responsive and they have helped us every step along the way. I especially appreciate Dr. Hummel's collaborative approach. He has collaborated with other health care providers, as well as ourselves, in tailoring a custom protocol, which gets updated regularly as new data presents itself. I feel truly supported and held by Dr. Hummel and the Mederi Clinic, as I help my father navigate his health and wellbeing at this advanced stage in his life. This relieves stress, knowing that we are not alone on this journey, and that there is a caring and attentive staff available at a moment's notice to help along the way." ~ Stefan Schachter

"The Mederi Center has been an anchor and source of hope during my complex lyme treatment. Dr. Hummel is compassionate, incredibly wise, and takes a whole body approach to treatment. I have had many bumps in the road, and every time the staff is there to encourage me and find the best path forward. It gives me a lot of peace knowing that I do not have to solve my health problems on my own. A brilliant team is standing with me and utilizing the latest research and healing modalities. The Mederi Center has raised the bar for medical care and I hope that it will inspire many more to follow suite." ~ Rebecca

"In November of 2022 I was given a diagnosis of multiple myeloma. The protocol for treatment was radiation. I had been working with Dr. Hummel and his team at the Mederi Center once I was diagnosed. Thanks to him, I was able to go through radiation without loss of appetite and nausea. He created a protocol that helped me gain my strength because initially I was losing weight and very fatigued. Due to his extensive knowledge of the disease and experience with other patients who had a similar diagnosis, I found him to be very comforting during this time. I have always been aware of the Mederi Center due to my previous career in the health industry and have admired Donnie Yance's work and book that he has written. Once I was diagnosed, there was no question in my mind that I would be working with them and my oncologist. I'm so grateful to have them be available for me. I would highly recommend the Mederi Center to anyone who gets a cancer diagnosis and wants to combine a holistic approach with traditional medicine." ~ Vicki 

"Working with Dr. Su as I have navigated through a recent breast cancer diagnosis has been such a gift. Her compassionate nature, clear and scientific explanations and wealth of knowledge in complimentary herbal modalities to support my cancer treatment has been invaluable. Seven months ago I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. I swiftly moved into action and was guided to a wonderful surgeon to undergo a sensory preserving double mastectomy and to Dr. Su at the Mederi Center to support my journey ahead. Now, six months post mastectomy and three months into hormone suppression therapies on Zolodex and Letrozole (aromatase inhibitor), I can confidently say my healing could not have gone better. Dr. Su’s post-operative support with botanical medicine made my healing more swift than I had ever expected. In addition, when I met with my oncologist to discuss “side effects” of the hormone therapies, she was surprised to hear I was not experiencing the typical joint pain, muscle aches, fatigue, and depression. Rather, my only side effect has been the typical hot flashes that come with bringing about menopause. I attribute this to Dr. Su’s careful and thoughtful preparation of an herbal protocol to support my body as I go through treatment to reduce any potential recurrance. Dr. Su is a highly skilled practitioner who shares her knowledge and deep experience in a way that makes me feel I have a partner in achieving optimal health once again. I have recommended Dr. Su to many more people who, like me, have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Dr. Su’s support and vast knowledge of herbal medicine has been a cornerstone of strength and healing for me during this challenging time." ~ Kim Novick

"Dr. Susan is very proficient and caring at her job of taking care of me, a metastasized (stage 4) neuroendocrine cancer patient. I highly value her input. After over a year under her care I am very confident of the plant based pills and powders she recommends. I was given a 2 year median survival rate of life by my doctor and while that will be up in late 2024, I only get better and better in how I feel and with shrinkage of my tumors. I have great energy on Mederi products and I feel they help to inhibit cancer growth as well. As things change with me, such as my oncologist taking me off chemotherapy, Dr. Susan changes her recommendations. I greatly value the service I receive and highly recommend Dr. Susan Saccomanno." ~ Marie L.

"Managing my cancer diagnosis and the treatment that followed was extremely challenging for me. Dr. Susan's thoughtful, caring approach was truly a blessing. Mederi Center and Dr. Susan put my health and well-being at the forefront. The care and treatment I received from Dr. Susan was thoughtful and genuinely heartfelt. I felt "heard". I received a level of support that I never could have imagined. The herbal supplements in my Mederi Center protocol have been an excellent complement to the traditional medication I am taking. It is a perfect balance. I am so grateful for my experience with Mederi Center." ~ Anonymous

"Dr. Susan has provided tremendous five-star support and invaluable guidance over the past 14 years. In my view, I am healthy and strong today because of the professional superb guidance Dr. Susan has provided. As a BRCA 2 patient, my situation is ongoing as my issues are genetically-based. Dr. Susan has provided incredibly important input and seen me through the original stage 3C ovarian cancer in 2015 and every step of the way since then.

Of particular note in the history of Dr. Susan's input in my care are three events:

1) When I was originally diagnosed Dr Susan recommended that I be tested for a BRCA mutation. My conventional medicine surgeon and oncologist had NOT felt this was necessary. On Dr. Susan's recommendation, I did arrange for the test, and was able to show to the conventional medicine team that I was indeed testing positive for a BRCA mutation. The conventional medicine team retested and confirmed.

2) When I developed lymphedema after my first radical surgery the conventional medicine team said there was nothing that could help the situation until after I received IV treatment. Dr. Susan made a recommendation, which RESOLVED the lymphedema PRIOR to the chemotherapy beginning. Problem solved.

3} After the second radical surgery in 2016, when I was released from the hospital in only three days, I had a meeting with the surgeon. When I walked into the hospital, she said something along the lines of: " How did you get out of the hospital so quickly? I know what I just did to you ... "
Well, I got out of the hospital so quickly because I had the support of Dr. Susan and my protocol alongside of the conventional medicine procedures. It is Dr. Susan's guidance in terms of both my protocol and the lifestyle guidance I receive from her that has made it possible for me to come out of the other side of this a strong and vital person. I "manage" my condition, and am proud to say I have been well for many years
now. Any patient who works with Dr. Susan is very lucky. It is a true partnership between patient and practitioner." ~ Anonymous

"Dr. Susan has been a breath of fresh air in my breast cancer diagnosis of November 2022. I had a rare form of TNBC. We were referred to the Mederi Center through trusted friends in our home state, and I made an appointment to see Dr. Susan in early January of 2023, prior to my lumpectomy. I ended up having two outpatient lumpectomies with a local surgical oncologist. Dr. Susan was able to immediately provide a protocol to get me through surgery and recovery. A huge support!

Having long been a fan of integrative medicine, I never imagined I'd need it for oncology support. From the start of the diagnosis, I was told I'd have to have chemo, even with a stage 1 tumor. In disbelief, we went to Duke Cancer Institute in February 2023 for a 2nd opinion following the 2nd lumpectomy. My oncologist at Duke reviewed all my data, pathology slides, scans, and research, and determined that chemotherapy would provide NO statistically significant benefit in recurrence. Though, she did advise radiation treatment. That was a happy day! We had waited 3 months to hear this news.

Dr. Susan met with us again, after her own review of the research and data, and we discussed protocols to get my body through the radiation treatments. Following the completion of radiation treatment, Dr. Susan fine-tuned the protocols for healing and ongoing cancer prevention. This will be a lifelong effort.

I would like to add that both my medical oncologist at Duke and my radiation oncologist locally are extremely pleased that I am receiving integrative medicine support as well, as they believe in its benefits. The support Dr. Susan provides has not only helped my body heal more deeply and quickly, but has also provided me the mental and emotional peace of mind that I am doing everything possible to beat cancer. As of now, there is no evidence of disease. I am so grateful to the Mederi Center and Dr. Susan for their tremendous support." ~ Marty S.

“My wife just finished her third round of treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and the doctors at the clinic in Brazil are astounded by her magnificent test results and that she has not manifested any of the typical side effects and is noticeably more vibrant than other patients.  We believe that her progress is due to your protocol and guidance.  There is something very special about what you people do and I thank God for it.” ~ M.S., Savannah, Georgia

“Diagnosed at age 48 with a hormone receptor positive breast cancer tumor, I remember the surprised reactions of my doctors each time I told them about what you were doing for me in conjunction with their care. My doctor’s jaw dropped after a one-month post radiation visit and she said, ‘you have healed more in one month than some people have in a year and your skin didn’t even peel!’ Another time, my oncologist warned me my liver tests would come back very toxic after seven chemotherapy treatments, but they were completely normal, thanks to the herbs you suggested to counteract the toxicities of treatment…. I just wanted to tell you how very grateful I am for your help. I think about my mother who died of breast cancer and wish she had been so lucky to have had your help. I want to do all I can to tell others of your brilliance. Maybe it will save their life too.” ~  G.M., New Canaan, Connecticut

“My surgeon/oncologist and primary nurse, the ones who will continue to work with me throughout the next months and years, reviewed the protocol from Jonathan in Oregon and were very supportive and happy about it. They actually said, “Those folks know much more about nutritional and herbal support than we will ever know and we will defer to their wisdom and judgment in this area.” ~  J.H., Carrboro, North Carolina

“I attribute my physical strength during and after chemotherapy, and continued enjoyment of my life to Donnie’s protocols for healthy food, targeted herbal supplements for any out-of-balance ailments and complaints, and wise lifestyle recommendations.  But most of all, I am grateful for his endless optimism, his boundless and very reassuring knowledge of the medicine which he shares readily, and his deep sense of spirituality and concern for his patients. It is also rare in a practice as busy as his, that the entire clinical support staff is as consistently organized, pleasant and professional as it is.” ~B.F., McLean, Virginia

“I send a special acknowledgment to the Mederi Center in Ashland, Oregon. Mederi was a saving grace from God to me, a place I believe that every patient with cancer and treating physician should experience. The staff at Mederi are forward thinkers and they are the soldiers on the frontline binding our wounds and preparing us to fight and live forward."

"Mederi was instrumental in providing me with good research explanations on the latest cancer developments. They were and still are one of the leading clinics that understand how to treat cancer from a holistic standpoint. Mederi does everything to not harm the whole patient- body, mind, and soul. They are able to encourage the use of traditional cancer treatments including chemotherapy with a strict blend of holistic practices that help protect a person from the potential harmful effects of chemo."

"Mederi had my first ear in that I tended to take their advice over that of anyone else. Their approach to cancer with a full understanding of main-stream oncology and alternative care mixed with diet and spirituality was the perfect fit for me. Finally, I was able to get explanations of why things were occurring in my body. This was in stark contrast to what my oncologist was offering."

"Had it not been for Mederi, I would have perpetually been in a cycle of disagreeing with and firing my doctors. But Mederi taught me this....'do your best to keep a good relationship with your doctor. Your doctor does not have the benefit of knowing or understanding what we know. Most doctors are genuine and excellent in their craft, they simply follow what they have been taught. The staff at Mederi encouraged me, they would guide me into developing a good relationship with my doctors, so that they might benefit from my example."

"At the Center, I got a breath of total truth. You know the truth when you hear it. It feels different to the soul. There was no confusion. There was no inquiry. There was only peace and assurance. Mederi gave me holistic supplements to ensure that my liver was protected. And the protocol they used did not adversely impact my chemo regimen. Mederi ran many other tests as well. Their researchers reviewed every cancer study in our country, they knew every new drug coming out of the FDA, plus they knew how to mix this with their herbal protocol safely and efficiently. They also had knowledge of innovative techniques in other countries. They recognized the seriousness of my condition and were fully committed to working with my oncologist as a team to provide forward progress. For me, this was the ideal way to go. I had every important component in place around me for a holistic approach to this cancer: my spirituality, my mainstream health care, diet, and physical activity plan-all combined. This worked for me---a total body approach.” ~ Shatrece Buchanan, Excerpt from “A 5 Time Cancer Survivor”

“Having to decide about getting a mastectomy....this denoted the second time getting cancer, you all helped guide my decisions by providing me with the best information to leverage in my decision-making as the cancer reappeared the third, fourth and fifth time.  At my worst, with the tumors spread all over my chest, you took a worse-case scenario and helped me stay positive, you helped me navigate through the maze of medical politics in how to work with local doctors, you provided the best information which I've used to date, and now my local doctors have turned to understand that it takes us working together to reach healing solutions.  And most importantly, you emphasized a three-pronged approach to healing, incorporating spirituality and nutrition.” ~ Shatrece Buchanan

“I have had the honor and pleasure of working with Donnie, both as a practitioner in the field of integrative oncology and later as a patient. I completed two of Donnie’s weeklong Eclectic Triphasic Medical System trainings a number of years ago, as well as the practitioner case review call-in sessions. The information was invaluable in my setting working with cancer patients. In 2011, I was diagnosed with cancer myself, with a BRCA1 mutation and a breast cancer diagnosis. I gathered my team, as we all do, with those we respect and trust implicitly, and Donnie was there from the outset. His extensive knowledge, attention to detail, consideration of all the multi-dimensional levels and aspects of the cancer journey, his compassion and interest in the deepest feelings and revelations that occur along the way, rare in this field and a true gift. During the many turning points of difficult decision-making, Donnie’s extensive knowledge was essential in helping me to feel that my decisions were sound. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to receive this level of guidance, and the level of deep listening and sensitivity which he brings to the table.” ~ Elaine Weil, Nurse Practitioner, San Francisco, CA

"I have known Donnie since 1993…I met him right after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Donnie was and is a life saver.  He always spent the time with me explaining what he was recommending to me and why. To this day, I still am working with Donnie at least annually.  I have seen him grown from a knowledgeable herbalist to a brilliant research-based herbalist giving sound advice and recommendations.  He does this not only from his knowledge base but from his heart.  The combination of the two makes each recommendation one that treats the whole person, body and spirit.  I have now been cancer free for 26 years thanks to Donnie and his integrative approach with my allopathic physicians." ~ Ann, Westport, CT

"In March 1997, Mark Powers received a devastating diagnosis. He had brain cancer, and the doctors estimated that he would live a year, or at most, a year and half longer.  After two surgeries, Mark began consulting with Donnie Yance and taking the herbal protocol that Donnie prescribed. Although Mark always had a positive attitude in life, he says that the opportunity to look at life and his diagnosis with Donnie in a different and more positive way than the doctors’ was of tremendous value. When he first met Donnie, Mark felt that if somehow he could have ten more years of life, he’d be happy."

“The herbs and supplements Donnie gave me are why I’m still here today, fourteen years later!”

Mark Powers credits the healing effects of Donnie and the ETMS for enabling him to live his current vibrant and rich life, so many years beyond his initial prognosis.

“When the protocol started to kick in, Hollie had a whole cascade of collateral health benefits. Her vertigo went away, her migraines disappeared, and her gastrointestinal problems went away. The protocol not only dealt with her cancer, but also improved her health and immunity, on many fronts, which strengthened her immune system and many internal health systems.” ~ Patrick Quinn, Fort Collins, CO

"I don’t know of any other place that offers such expert care with herbs, nutritional supplements, diet, and other lifestyle-oriented therapies for people with cancer.  They also keep up with the latest medical and biological research on an impressive scale.  Because of this, they can communicate intelligently with oncologists and other doctors.  They take the most integrated approach possible in our fragmented system." ~ Joyce Stahman, Ashland, OR