Integrative Cancer
NDs practicing integrative cancer care use natural and supportive therapies to reduce side effects, help optimize conventional care, and prevent the re-occurrence. This specialized care involves the knowledge of chemo drugs, immunotherapy drugs, drugs given in combination with these treatments and potential long term side effects of chemotherapeutic and radiation therapy.
Naturopathic integrative oncology focuses on the evidence-based protocols to support the body’s natural detoxification organs, support cellular regulation , mitigate growth factors of potentially malignant cells as well as a strong focus on protecting and optimizing cells from free radical damage.
Frequently Ask Questions?
In Naturopathy, supporting the body’s natural detoxification organs, supporting cellular regulation , mitigating growth factors of potentially malignant cells as well as a strong focus on protecting and optimizing cells from free radical damage is the goal. Increasing one;s quality of life whether a patient decides to go through conventional treatment or not is the overall goal.
No, we work alongside you to navigate treatment using both holistic and conventional care programs. We do whatever is possible to support other treatments you have decided to undergo. To ensure that what you incorporate for your healing is safe to do, for your particular type of cancer, and in combination with your particular treatments/medications. And to ensure that everything is explained, educating you every step of the way, thus empowering you to play an active role in your health decisions. Naturopathic care is about exploring what treatment options are best suited to you and your individual needs. There are so many factors to consider that no two situations are the same.
Yes, if your Oncology team is on board an effort is made to ensure both work together. Chemotherapy and radiation is still recommended for certain types of cancer’s but combining appropriate diet and lifestyle changes can make a drastic difference in mitigating the negative side effects these treatments are often accompanied by.
When working with cancer and oncology patients there are so many components that go into formulating a plan than just taking a few supplements or medications. We take the time to educate you and aid in modifying your lifestyle and nutrition to support the overall healing power your body possesses. It’s learning how to manage the mental impact and the emotions that come with the process. It’s about learning how to support your body’s ability to heal in order to prevent the re-occurrence of this life altering disease.
Naturopathic Integrative Care Support includes:
- IV Therapy (mistletoe, vitamin C)
- Optimizing nutrition
- Optimizing metabolic parameters
- Orthomolecular medicine through nutrients and herbal constituents
- Nutrient injection therapy
- Psychological support
- Optimizing detoxification pathways
- Lifestyle support
Whether you are actively treating cancer or in remission a Naturopathic Doctor can work with you alongside your Oncology care team. The goal is to strengthen the body to support healing and resilience through your health journey.
