Getting To The Point
Get a firsthand look at how hospitals and licensed acupuncturists work together to improve the quality of life and clinical care for even the youngest cancer patients.
Episode 1: Healing Through Collaboration
Facing complications from brain surgery and grueling chemotherapy treatments, neurosurgeon Dr. William Loudon suggested to Max and Cade's parents that they try something outside the conventional box: he introduced them to CHOC hospital acupuncturist Ruth McCarty.
Over the next few years, acupuncture not only helped ease the severe fatigue, persistent nausea, and pain so common in cancer recovery, but played an indispensable role in helping Cade recover from a devastating stroke he suffered following his second brain surgery.
This documentary presents heartfelt interviews with parents, surgeons, nurses, and the young patients themselves, proving what is possible when modern hospitals embrace evidence-based acupuncture.
Real Stories of Healing & Teamwork
Meet the clinicians and families featured in the documentary.
The Wilford Family
Max & Cade's Parents
Sharing their intimate journey of seeing their sons receive transformative pediatric acupuncture during intensive oncology treatments.
Doug & Cade
Stroke & Cancer Recovery
How targeted neuro-acupuncture supported Cade's miraculous motor recovery following a severe stroke after complex brain surgery.
Dr. Loudon & Ruth McCarty
Neurosurgeon & Hospital Acupuncturist
Pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. William Loudon and CHOC acupuncturist Ruth McCarty pioneering integrated inpatient hospital care.
Help Us Complete More Episodes
Due to limited funding, we have only finished Episode 1. Your tax-deductible donation will help us film subsequent hospital episodes, spread acupuncture awareness, and reach more patients in need of healing.