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Mistletoe and Immunotherapy Combination Results in Better Response Rates
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Mistletoe and Immunotherapy: How They Work Together to Improve Cancer Survival Introduction Cancer immunotherapy has changed the way doctors treat cancer, helping the body’s immune system recognize and attack tumours. However, not all patients respond, and side effects can be difficult to manage. This has led researchers to explore natural therapies that can strengthen the... Read More
Vaginal Estrogen is Safe in Breast Cancer Survivors
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The Dilemma: Living Beyond Breast Cancer but Facing New Struggles For breast cancer survivors, completing treatment often brings a sense of relief, but it can also leave behind challenges that few people talk about. One of the most difficult and least discussed is Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). GSM refers to a group of symptoms... Read More
Vitamin D and Immunotherapy: Enhanced Clinical Outcomes
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Introduction Over the past decade, immunotherapy has emerged as one of the most promising strategies in oncology, offering durable responses in certain cancers where traditional therapies often fail. Yet, not all patients benefit, and treatment resistance or toxicity can limit the success of this approach. This has led researchers to explore supportive interventions that could... Read More
Intravenous Vitamin C Improves Overall Survival
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INTRODUCTION Vitamin C has been celebrated as one of the most essential nutrients for human health, known primarily for its immune-boosting effects and its role in preventing scurvy. It has also been widely marketed as a natural defence against colds and infections. However, in recent years, scientists and clinicians have revisited a more ambitious question:... Read More
Review of the Role of the Ketogenic Diet for Cancer
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In my practice, discussions pertaining to nutritional advice and dietary support (aka what should I be eating?), are the most common conversations I have with patients. I often get asked about special ways of eating, also termed “fad diets”, which describes a prescribed way of eating with often various restrictions, with promises to combat and... Read More
Life After Cancer Series – Part Two – Cardiovascular Disease
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It is estimated that there are about 17 million cancer survivors currently living in the US. The population of people who are cancer survivors continues to increase, due to the advancing age of the population as well as the improved response rates to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. However, even with the success of cancer treatment, cancer... Read More
Life After Cancer Series – Part One – Bone Health
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As of 2019, there are about 16 million cancer survivors in the US and about 32 million globally. Women with early-stage breast cancers and men with non-metastatic prostate cancers represent the two largest groups of survivors (40% of all cancer survivors). With an increasing number of cancer survivors, so also increases the health-related complications these... Read More
Medicinal Mushrooms for Cancer
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Mushrooms – whether or not your taste buds enjoy this edible dietary fungus, medicinal mushrooms are a major part of integrative cancer care. Medicinal mushrooms have sparked great intrigue among those who study cancer therapies, and they are one of the most studied medicinal foods. They are known to modulate our immune system, protect our... Read More
Vitamin D and Cancer
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If you are a patient of mine, you’ve had your vitamin D tested. In my practice, it is mandatory, and I would like to share why I feel this way. I’m almost crazy about it. If you have cancer, or have a history of cancer, you should have your vitamin D levels tested at least... Read More
A Review of Phytoestrogens
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The term phytoestrogen refers to a naturally occurring compound found in commonly consumed foods that is structurally similar to estrogen. The highest amount of phytoestrogens are found in soy based foods and flaxseed, but are also found in fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains. Friend or Foe? Phytoestrogens have a bad reputation. They are often referred... Read More
