Integrative Oncology

Integrative Oncology is an emerging discipline on the forefront of cancer medicine that uses natural healing methods in conjunction with conventional medical treatments. Naturopathic doctors trained in oncology work closely with your conventional medical team and thoroughly review your treatment plan to develop a safe and synergistic plan of care. The goal is to improve treatment efficacy, manage adverse effects, promote whole health and optimize survival by developing a highly evidence-based treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs and goals. 

While conventional treatments such as surgery, radiation and chemotherapy aim to eliminate the tumor, Naturopathic medicine dives deeper into identifying and treating the root causes that allowed the tumor to develop in the first place. It also takes a holistic approach to healing, addressing the whole person - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. 

Integrative oncology treatment can include personalized nutrition, movement and exercise, lifestyle modifications, environmental medicine, mind-body practices, homeopathy, nutraceuticals, botanical and fungi medicines, IV vitamin therapy, detoxification treatments and more. 

Benefits

• Education about diagnosis and conventional treatment plan

• Co-management with conventional oncology team

• Improved quality of life

• Reduced cancer-related fatigue and pain

• Sleep and stress management

• Decreased adverse effects and increased efficacy of conventional treatments 

• Recurrence risk reduction

• Survivorship support