The Naturopathic Integrative Oncology Program
The programs created are designed to prevent, or greatly reduce the intensity of, side effects related to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy. You can become a patient at any stage of your cancer journey, and all advice given to you is designed to be safe, effective, and aimed at helping you feel better.
Initial Consultation (75 Minutes)
- Discuss concepts of integrative oncology and explain naturopathic treatments
- Discuss your goals of seeking integrative cancer care
- Obtain complete personal medical history and complete family history
- Assess the presence of past and current cancer-specific risk factors
- Discuss current symptomatology
- Obtain a list of current medications
- Assess the pillars of integrative medicine, including stress, nutrition, exercise, sleep, mood and social support
- Identify the need for specific treatments, such as IV therapy or acupuncture
- Start physical exam, and measure body composition to monitor weight loss
- Lab testing if necessary, or obtain current labs and any recent imaging and pathology reports
- Begin naturopathic protocol, if appropriate
- Answer all of your questions!
As you can see, the first appointment is very busy, but once complete we will have you well on your way to your individualized program. What follows the initial consultation depends on what stage you are at in your “cancer journey”: active treatment, rehabilitation or remission.
Programs During Active Treatment
If you are undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or immunotherapy, it is critically important you keep your body healthy, strong and nourished. The programs and therapies we offer at our clinic will give you the energy and well-being you desire.
- Surgery Support Program
- Radiation Support Program
- Chemotherapy Support Program
- Intravenous Vitamin C or other IV therapies
- In-depth nutritional counselling with individualized meal planning
- Acupuncture for discomfort due to side effects
Programs for Cancer Rehabilitation
You made it through all of your treatments, and if you are one of the lucky ones, you may have tolerated the drugs okay. Unfortunately, surgeries, chemotherapy, and other medications usually take a toll on the system. Naturopathic integrative oncology therapies can help you heal. Some of the goals of rehabilitation include:
- 12-Week Beat Fatigue Program
- Rehabilitation programs for:
- Digestive system
- Nervous system
- Musculoskeletal system
- Sleep Reset
- Pain management
In Remission
You’ve been given the green light. Your scans are clear and you are stable. Now is the time to make sure you are doing everything possible to get healthier than you were before your diagnosis. Some of the goals addressed for individuals in remission include:
- Maintaining a robust immune system
- Building muscle and maintaining a healthy weight
- Testing and correcting for any imbalances with hormones, such as cortisol
- Exercise programming to reduce recurrence
- Nutritional guidance to improve energy, sleep, and reduce the risk of recurrence
- Reducing the risk of other chronic diseases caused by cancer treatment, such as cardiovascular disease and bone loss
