There is a strong emphasis upon psychological support for patient and family both during and after treatment. Psychological and psycho-spiritual techniques are recommended and include imagery, biofeedback, meditation, stress reduction, and prayer. For patients who wish to include Chinese medicine, Damon Miller, M.D., provides acupuncture and herbal medicine. For patients who wish to use imagery and visualization as part of their treatment, Jeanne Fourier conducts classes and provides individual consultation. We are happy to coordinate treatments with other practitioners as well.
Nutritional advice is individualized and varies according to the needs of the patient at the time.
We offer consultation to develop a strategy to deal with cancer as well as coordinate conventional and complementary therapies. Patients may wish independent evaluation of their treatment program in a effort to integrate therapies as well as insure that they are not missing some important component of their treatment. For patients who are unable to come to our office we offer consultation by telephone. Disease prevention programs for patients with a family history or risk of cancer, diabetes or heart disease. Acupuncture and herbal medicine, for treatment of chronic pain, cancer, side effects of cancer treatment, and selected medical conditions.