Integrative Oncology

Hear directly from experts who specialize in a relatively new field of integrative oncology.

Yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and nutrition are all common components of what's known as integrative oncology. This is a field that uses complementary medicine to traditional cancer treatment, mostly to help alleviate side effects from treatment and sometimes to help with symptoms from the disease.

Oncologists

McKenna A. synovial sarcoma

McKenna A., Synovial Sarcoma, Stage 3 Grade 3B



Symptoms: Insomnia, weak immune system resulting in persistent illnesses such as UTIs and strep throat, severe swelling in left leg

Treatments: Surgery (tumor excision), chemotherapy, radiation therapy (proton radiation), integrative therapies
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Marissa S. breast cancer

Marissa T., ILC, Stage 4, BRCA2+



Symptoms: Appearance of lump in right breast, significant fatigue, hot flashes at night, leg restlessness leading to sudden, unexpected leg muscle cramps

Treatments: Chemotherapy, hormone therapy, PARP inhibitor, integrative medicine
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Dr. Donald Abrams



Integrative Medicine:



Experience: 30 years



Institution: UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
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Naturopathic Doctors