On this episode, physician and integrative medicine specialist, Dr. Mary Hardy will tackle the question of whether there is evidence to support the use natural therapies with conventional cancer care. We will dive into the role of scientific studies in integrative oncology and how you can make safe and effective decisions regarding your care.
DNA Testing to Improve Cancer Treatment
Join us on Five to Thrive Live! with guest, Dr. Paul Reilly, naturopathic oncologist. The natural approach to cancer management has changed over time as the genetic and biochemical understanding of the disease process has improved. This show will focus on one of the most exciting changes - the increasing use of tumor genetic profiling to select which treatments are most likely to be beneficial.
The Value of Group Visits in Cancer Care
Leading integrative oncologist, Donald Abrams, MD, discusses the innovative group program he created for the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at UCSF. He'll describe how and why the group visits have gone from a pilot project to a permanent program. The program covers diet, dietary supplements, and other complementary interventions that patients can use to heal from their cancer.