541-323-3833What Kinds of Doctors and Practitioners Practice Integrative Oncology?
When you’re fighting for your life, choose a team of wise advisors. The integrative oncology team is a group of natural cancer care experts, all centered on your needs. To begin with, you are at the center of care. Your integrative oncologists serve you. Please talk with us about your questions, preferences, fears, and hopes. This will help us to guide you to the best health care options for you. For example,while oxaliplatin may be a standard chemotherapy in colon cancer, it has a risk of neuropathy. If you’re a concert pianist, this drug may not be the best choice for you. If...
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Integrative oncology is the art and science of holistic comprehensive cancer care. Research shows that this kind of care helps people live longer and prevents cancer recurrence. “Integrative” refers to a variety of skilled medical professionals working together as a team. Your integrative oncology team may include a medical oncologist, naturopathic oncologist, acupuncturist, pastor, and massage therapist. Usually the medical and naturopathic oncologists lead the team, and then refer to additional practitioners as needed. Leading professional organizations for integrative oncology...
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