Naturopathic Oncology is an advanced specialty of Naturopathic Medicine that works to provide evidence-based natural and supportive therapies while patients are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or preparing for surgery.  The main goal is to assist with side effects without interfering with the effectiveness of conventional treatment.   Some common side effects of chemotherapy include mouth sores, fatigue, abnormal blood counts, weight loss and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.  Naturopathic Oncology helps to provide scientifically proven supportive therapies while taking into account the patient’s prescribed medications.
Integrative Medicine refers to “a healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle.  It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship between practitioner and patient, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapies.”
Naturopathic Oncology refers to ND’s trained in integrative cancer care who support people diagnosed with cancer through survivorship.  They provide evidence-informed guidance on safe and effective use of natural and supportive therapies when combined with conventional treatment.
Prevention relates to how disease and disability are affected by environmental factors, genetic predisposition, disease agents, and lifestyle choices and are dynamic processes; which begin before individuals realize they are affected.