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Holistic vs surgery, radiation or chemotherapy
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Feb 10 2:57pm | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
@jokoller, when you meet with your surgeon and radiologist next week to discuss treatment options, I might suggest letting them know that you are interested in integrative approaches to cancer care.
When considering complementary or alternative treatments, be open-minded yet skeptical. Learn about the potential benefits and risks.
Keep in mind that natural substances can also have toxicities, adverse side effects and treatment interactions. Supplements are not regulated and can be marketed without rigorous clinical testing.
More and more cancer centers and oncology specialists are open to discussing and integrating complementary medicine in programs called Integrative Medicine or Integrative Oncology. Integrative medicince is offered at many cancer centers of excellence, including Mayo Clinic.
Here's a link to more information about Mayo Clinic's Integrative Medicine programs
– Integrative Medicine and Health https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/integrative-medicine-health/sections/overview/ovc-20464567
In this Mayo Clinic Q & A Podcast. Dr. D'Andre talks about how integrative oncology can be incorporated into conventional cancer care at Mayo Clinic.
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Love it, thank you Colleen. I've, I mean we, my oncologist and I, designed "Integrative" treatments into my treatment plan. Epically helpful.
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I think this is totally refreshing that Mayo has developed a department of expertise in the field of Integrative medicine. I come from a medical background with father, older sister & brother Pediatricians, Mother nurse, younger sister ORT plus my daughter, GI Doc. My level of knowledge has always been higher in the arena of nutrition incorporated with conventional medicine. I feel strongly they both have a place in our health. I'm battling prostate cancer and feel firmly some supplements has helped keep cancer returning a bay. Only time will tell! Thanks for listening to my rant!
Sincerely,
Rich
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