Hello, @mtstack ,

From Vermont, here, so we're nearly neighbors on the Mayo Connect world-wide scale! I have received primary healthcare from Sojourns Community Health Clinic in Westminster, VT since 2011. I see a naturopath who is also a PT and midwife. When my first post-menopausal spotting happened and I called her, she got on the phone right away and said, "you need a gynecologist to do an endometrial biopsy, and don't wait." I was shocked to hear my hippie, herbal wise naturopath say that. When a cancer diagnosis ultimately came back and I heard the recommendations for hysterectomy, oophorectomy, salpingotomy and sentinel node biopsy, I met with her again to ask what other options I had. I didn't want surgery and didn't want "what might follow it" post-surgery. She was quite clear. There are ways that integrative oncology (a naturopath trained in oncology) can help you manage symptoms and side effects of treatment and can support the effectiveness of standard treatment. It can help you to design and live a quality life and maximize your chances of preventing recurrence, but to get the cancer out of your body, you need to advocate for aggressive treatment to start.

There is also an integrative oncologist in Middlebury, VT who I've seen and appreciated very much. I am imagining you can find the same near you. A consult with one might be very helpful for you to clarify all of your options and how they might work together.

I wish you well!!!!

@gynosaur42