UPDATE 7/23/25

Help Amber Get Lifesaving Treatment at Hope4Cancer

Story:

Hi, my name is Amber, and I’m humbly asking for your support on a journey that I never imagined I’d be on — a journey to fight cancer and reclaim my health and future.

After much research, prayer, and consultation, I have chosen to seek treatment at Hope4Cancer, an integrative and conventional cancer treatment center that aligns with my body, mind, and spirit healing values. Located outside of the U.S., Hope4Cancer focuses on the whole person, not just the disease.

This decision didn’t come lightly, but I’m holding on to hope - not just for myself, but for the two most important people in my life: my two young boys. They are my why behind this fight. Every day, they give me the strength to keep pushing forward, even when it’s hard. I want to be here for them — fully, vibrantly, and for as many years as God allows.

That’s why I’m reaching out to my community for help. I cannot do this alone.

What Your Support Will Help With:

• Travel and lodging for me and a caregiver

• Hope4Cancer treatment program fees

• Nutritional and supplemental support

• Follow-up care and healing support at home

I’m determined to give my body the best chance at recovery — and your generosity could quite literally help save my life. Every donation, share, and prayer is deeply appreciated more than words can express.

If you’ve ever known someone who has battled cancer, you know how physically, emotionally, and financially overwhelming it can be. Your support, big or small, means everything right now.

Please help me reach this goal so I can walk this path with hope and strength.

With deep gratitude,

Amber

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Hello everyone,

This is Dr. Tracey Stroup, and I’ve had the honor of overseeing Amber’s care during her journey following a diagnosis of DCIS. I’m starting this GoFundMe on her behalf to support Amber and her family. Beyond being her practitioner, I am also one of Amber’s best friends, and watching her go through this has been truly heartbreaking.

In August, Amber discovered a lump in her left breast. It appeared suddenly following the loss of her mother in July. Concerned, she scheduled an ultrasound, which quickly led to a mammogram recommendation. I was at an event in Scottsdale, Arizona, when Amber called me. While we both lean towards natural and holistic approaches, this situation warranted further investigation, so she proceeded with the mammogram.

The initial results, described by the radiologist as "very bad," were devastating. Amber was immediately referred to a breast surgeon, where she was told it was "Stage 3" and advised to undergo a double mastectomy, radiation, and chemotherapy. A biopsy was also recommended on the same day.

But this is where God stepped in.

Amber called me, and as we talked, I kept hearing God say, Be still. I shared this with her and urged her to hold off on the biopsy. Instead, we decided to take a step back, pray, and slow things down. Amber felt the same unease and chose to postpone the biopsy for a week. That decision gave us precious time.

Though I was in Arizona, God had a plan. I directed Amber to my home, where she gathered supplements and began a natural protocol. With the help of colleagues and my own experience, we implemented a comprehensive approach, including IV therapy with ozone and high-dose Vitamin C through a trusted MD in Pittsburgh. Within a week, we mobilized more resources and strategies than many do in months—all while bathing the situation in constant prayer.

By the time Amber returned for her biopsy, something had shifted. The diagnosis had changed from Stage 3 to DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ)—essentially calcifications in the breast. While I’m not claiming it was a miracle, I also won’t deny that God’s hand was at work. When we are still and listen to His voice, He moves in powerful ways.

Amber has chosen a non-traditional path for her healing, which, as many of you know, is not covered by insurance. The costs of supplements, peptides, IV therapy, hyperbaric treatments, red light therapy, nutrition changes, and detox protocols add up quickly. While I offer my services at no charge, we’ve enlisted other practitioners and therapies to support her.

During my time in Scottsdale, I met a functional medicine breast surgeon who introduced a safer, radiation-free scanning method. Amber has already undergone this scan, and we are awaiting the results. These advanced methods, however, come at a financial cost.

Despite the challenges, Amber is seeing incredible results. The growth has shrunk, her blood markers are excellent, and she feels better than she has in years. For those who question this approach, I assure you—we are doing everything possible and are witnessing tangible progress.

Amber is a devoted mother to two beautiful boys, a loving wife, and a selfless friend to all who know her. It is not easy for her to ask for help, but now she needs our support—whether through donations, prayers, or both.

If you are able to contribute, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. If not, we humbly ask for your prayers—for Amber’s healing, for wisdom for her care team, and for peace for her family. We don’t know what the future holds, but we trust in God’s plan.

Thank you for reading this and for supporting Amber and her family. We will keep you updated along the way.

God bless you all.