Integrative Cancer Care

We will cover a lot of ground during this appointment, including:

• Reviewing past scans and blood work
• Reviewing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy and/or surgery that has been done or that is currently being recommended for you
• Discussion of how you are feeling (symptoms, side effects, stress, etc.)
• Discussion of naturopathic therapies that are applicable to your case before, during and after conventional medical treatments
• Reviewing important lifestyle factors like nutrition, stress management, sleep and optimal exercise
• Discussion of how to addressing underlying risk factors that may have contributed to the development of cancer cells in your body

It’s very likely that I have. Since 2009, I have worked with several hundred patients with a range of cancer diagnoses. Many of those patients have been diagnosed with common cancer types (e.g. breast, prostate, colon, lung, etc.); others have been diagnosed with less common or rare cancer types (e.g. multiple myeloma, neuroendocrine tumour, laryngeal, etc.)

Absolutely. My standard protocol, assuming I have your permission, is to write letters (or speak on the phone) to any oncologist you are working with to ensure we are all on the same page. In my opinion, a collaborative approach is in your best interest.

Treatment protocols vary, however I commonly employ:

• Lifestyle recommendations (nutrition, sleep optimization, stress management, exercise)
• Nutritional supplements (e.g. vitamins, minerals, amino acids)
• "Nutraceuticals” (e.g. curcumin, quercetin, mushroom extracts, etc.)
• Intravenous therapies (vitamin C, artesunate, ozone)
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

This is not an exhaustive list. If there is a treatment you are interested in discussing, please mention this at your appointment – there is a good chance I will have heard about it and I’ll be able to give you my opinion.

Yes, many times. Some of those cases have been highly symptomatic and some feel completely healthy. Every patient case is unique and, depending upon the goals of each patient, we figure out the most appropriate treatment plan.

Yes, all the time. This is an area that fascinates me, and I spend a great deal of time studying and researching underlying factors that are linked to cancer cell propagation. My rationale is that if we can identify and address as many risk factors as possible, there should be better long-term outcomes.