A personal story of battling the most challenging type of breast cancer (Type E1), which is resistant to chemotherapy and radiation, tends to recur after surgery, and can spread to vital organs with potentially fatal effects. It took 10 years to tame it with ECCT until achieving cancer-free status.

ibu Libriana 10 tahun kanker payudara

Right: Ultrasound and radiology images of Ms. Libriana at the beginning of therapy and after 7 years (2019) and 10 years (2021); Middle and Left: Photos of Ms. Libriana after reaching 5 years and 10 years as a cancer survivor.

MY NOTE: 10 YEARS OF “FRIENDSHIP” WITH CANCER (WITH ECCT)
By: Libriana, M.S.

I am currently 51 years old, the youngest of five siblings. Although both of my parents are of Javanese descent—my father from Cepu (Central Java) and my mother from Tulung Agung (East Java)—I spent my childhood and adolescence in the capital city.

Eventually, I found my soulmate, Daryadi, a man also of Javanese descent who works as a sports journalist. Three years older than me, he has worked for several media outlets, from the Kompas Group to Tabloid GO and TV 7, before deciding to create his own sports media focused on badminton.

We met while working together at Tabloid GO. Without a long, drawn-out courtship, we decided to marry in Jakarta in 1995.

Alhamdulillah, our household has been peaceful and happy. If there were any minor disturbances, we viewed them as part of the test of married life. In 2000, we moved to the outskirts of the capital city, specifically to Depok, where my husband’s family had settled since 1979.

We have three beautiful daughters. The eldest was born in 1996, the second in 1997, and the youngest in 2005.

After moving to Depok and having three daughters, I decided to no longer work in an office. Meanwhile, my husband continued in his longtime profession. With a small pension fund, I started a culinary business—selling siomay (dumplings), meatballs, and chicken noodles. I learned everything on my own. Although the income wasn’t large, I remained grateful for being able to help my husband meet our household needs.

Being so busy with the culinary business, I neglected my health. I never paid attention to changes or unusual symptoms in my body. Then, in late November 2011, my husband noticed something odd about my left breast. After I felt it myself, there indeed seemed to be a lump the size of a peanut. It wasn’t clearly visible, but it could be felt by touch.

Not wanting to speculate, my husband took me to an oncologist at one of the largest hospitals in Depok in early December 2011. Coincidentally, this hospital had a female oncology specialist. After about an hour of a thorough examination, the doctor gave us some unpleasant news.

“The lump in your left breast is cancerous. It has a diameter of 2 cm, and it will keep growing if not removed. If you are willing to have surgery, I have an open schedule this coming Saturday,” said the doctor.

The start of December 2011 is a date I will never forget. The doctor’s diagnosis felt like a nightmare that shattered me. My husband and I were silent on the way home from the hospital, struggling to comprehend what we had just heard. We did not immediately respond to the doctor’s offer for surgery that Saturday. My husband simply said that we would take some time to think and discuss it with the rest of the family.

When we got home, I still couldn’t fully believe what the doctor had said. I became quiet, and the cheerful atmosphere of our home turned to silence. We deliberately didn’t tell our children about my condition since they were still very young.

I lost my enthusiasm for continuing my culinary business. My husband also asked me to take a break from the business to fully focus on seeking a cure for my breast cancer.

“Don’t give up, dear. We must keep trying. Our lives are in Allah’s hands. The most important thing is to make our best effort while praying for the best path,” whispered my husband.

My husband’s support and the smiles of my three daughters gradually lifted my spirits. In every prayer after my daily prayers, I asked Allah for more time to witness my children grow up.

I temporarily left the culinary business behind. My days with my husband were now occupied with seeking information on cancer treatments. Unsatisfied with the examination results from the major hospital in Depok, we sought second opinions at other hospitals in Cibubur and Cibinong. The results were the same. The oncologists at both hospitals recommended immediate surgery to prevent further spread. According to medical knowledge, there is no other solution for cancer apart from surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiation.

I was resigned to this treatment path if that was what it took to address the cancer in my left breast. But my husband seemed unsure that it was the only solution. We explored alternative treatments. Like a kite following the wind, we pursued leads in every direction—west, east, north, and south. Riding a motorbike together, we visited various alternative healing centers, from reasonable to far-fetched. Gradually, our savings began to dwindle.

In pursuit of these treatments, my husband took extended leave from work to focus on my health without distraction. Every night, we planned where to seek treatment the next day. Unfortunately, none of the places we visited convinced us of the right course.

Five months later, in April 2012, our search for a cure had not yielded promising results. Then, one night, the phone rang. It was Mrs. Lina, a neighbor who lived just four houses away. She shared that she, too, had breast cancer, although her ultrasound revealed only a grain-sized tumor. Meanwhile, as time passed, the lump in my left breast had grown larger than before.

During our conversation, Mrs. Lina invited me to seek treatment in Tangerang at the end of April 2012. The place she referred to was CTECH LABS EDWAR TECHNOLOGY in Cikokol, Tangerang, owned by Mr. Warsito P. Taruno. Without hesitation, I agreed to accompany my neighbor to see Mr. Warsito. Riding in Mrs. Lina’s car, we traveled from Depok to Tangerang. For this trip, my husband chose not to join us. He wanted to hear the results of the evaluation from home.

When we arrived in Tangerang, specifically at the shop houses in Modern Land, I was shocked. It turned out that Mrs. Lina and I weren’t the only ones seeking treatment at Mr. Warsito’s “clinic.” Hundreds of people like me had been waiting since morning. Despite feeling down seeing the long line, my strong will to heal overcame the despair. When it was finally my turn, I received patient number 1652, meaning that over 1,600 patients had come before me.

Unlike the alternative treatments my husband and I had visited, which typically involved taking capsules, tablets, or liquids, Mr. Warsito’s clinic did not prescribe any medication. Instead, the therapy used a device resembling a vest that emitted low-voltage electric currents using just two AA batteries. This device had to be custom-made according to my size and condition. I couldn’t make a decision on my first visit because, aside from the high cost, I needed to discuss it with my husband.

When I got home, my husband immediately sought more information about Mr. Warsito’s cancer treatment method. Researching online, he found that Mr. Warsito’s contributions to helping cancer patients were widely known. Without wasting any time, he brought me back to Mr. Warsito’s clinic, where we ultimately decided to order the ECCT (Electro Capacitive Cancer Therapy) device.

Since we were traveling alone and the distance was far, we took a train from Depok to Tangerang to visit Mr. Warsito’s clinic. After receiving an explanation about the device directly from its inventor, my husband confidently purchased the ECCT device created by Mr. Warsito.

“Maybe this is the answer to our prayers over the past five months. I hope this is the right solution for your illness,” said my husband.

Since May 2012, I officially became Mr. Warsito’s patient and received the ECCT device in early June 2012. At that time, it took a month to make the ECCT (Electro Capacitive Cancer Therapy) device due to the sewing process and the waiting list. From that point on, the electric vest became my constant companion. I was like a mobile phone, and the ECCT device was the charger that continuously supplied my life energy. I followed the usage instructions: 16 hours a day. This was not a burden compared to undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. During those 16 hours, I continued my daily activities: cleaning the house, going to the market, cooking, taking the kids to and from school, and extracurricular activities. The remaining 8 hours of the 24-hour day were used for recharging the device, bathing, and resting.

Since becoming a patient at Mr. Warsito’s clinic, my husband decided to stop searching for other alternative treatments. According to him, Mr. Warsito’s method was the most logical one compared to all other options we had explored.

With this decision, our monthly routine became visiting Cikokol, Tangerang, to monitor my progress. After using the ECCT (Electro Capacitive Cancer Therapy), Mr. Warsito did not prescribe any specific medications. He only gave guidance on foods to eat and avoid to stop the growth of cancer cells in my left breast.

Month after month, the progress from using Mr. Warsito’s device was promising. The growth of cancer cells in my breast was inhibited, preventing further enlargement. Mr. Warsito was fair in advising me to have annual ultrasound checkups at general hospitals to track the progress and detect any spread. This additional check was suggested to be done once a year.

We followed his suggestion, choosing the best hospital as a referral to check my progress. For a more detailed examination, I not only had breast ultrasounds up to my armpit but also had thorax X-rays, abdominal ultrasounds, and blood tests, to detect any early spread to other parts of the body, including the bones. Praise be to Allah, the cancer hadn’t spread anywhere. This meant the device was able to localize the cancer and kill the cells in my left breast.

Month after month and year after year passed, and before I knew it, 2021 marked the 10th year of wearing the ECCT (Electro Capacitive Cancer Therapy) device created by Mr. Warsito. The device no longer felt like a mere vest but had become like a part of my body. Wherever I went, it was always with me—initially for 16 hours a day, then reduced to 4-8 hours, 4-5 times a week. Ultrasound results showed no further cancer growth, and its volume had significantly decreased compared to nine years earlier. I continue my regular checkups at C-CARE CANCER RESEARCH C-TECH LABS EDWAR TECHNOLOGY (its current name) in Alam Sutera, Tangerang, every 3-6 months.

However, a sad event occurred with Mrs. Lina, who first introduced me to Mr. Warsito’s clinic. She passed away in 2016 due to complications from other illnesses. She had also undergone surgery for breast cancer removal.

One thing I have avoided until now is surgery. I consider the cancer in my breast as a part of my body. Let it stay there peacefully as long as it doesn’t harm my health. My journey for healing has been long and winding. My extended family, my husband, and my friends can hardly believe my condition today.

The nightmares that once haunted me every night have now turned into beautiful dreams. I live my days normally again. Laughter has returned to our home, accompanied by the joy of my three daughters growing into young women. Our economic situation has also improved alongside the growth of my husband’s business.

Thank you, Allah, for the blessings You continue to grant me and my family. Thank you, Mr. Warsito P. Taruno, for your generosity in sharing your knowledge. The best human beings are those who can bring benefits to others. May Allah repay Mr. Warsito for his kindness. I hope more people can experience the benefits of the device he created.

(Librianna MS, Depok, April 2021)

NOTE: The latest condition of Ms. Libriana (as of March 2024), 12 years after being first diagnosed with cancer, is healthy and active, having been declared cancer-free. Her cancer type was in the form of solid nodules resembling a cluster of grapes; it is resistant to chemotherapy and radiation and tends to recur after surgery due to hormonal influences, spreading quickly to vital organs like the lungs, which can be fatal. This type of cancer has a slow response to ECCT; for Ms. Libriana, it took 7 years to tame it (from a cluster of solid nodules to cysts). Once it became cystic (fluid-filled lumps), it gradually shrank until it disappeared. The latest ECCT technology has been developed to treat this type of cancer (Type E1) more rapidly.