“You have cancer.” Every day, people hear those three dreaded, life-altering words. And before they have time to even begin to process what this might mean for their life or for their future, these patients are scheduled for their very first treatment.
Though this rush-to-treatment is very common, the truth is, it’s the very rare case where this is medically necessary. In fact, Dr. Block would argue that that this approach can, in fact, be medically detrimental. At the Block Center, we believe that a strategic, thoughtful, patient-centered approach to beginning treatment can not only boost a patient’s quality of life, but increase the odds of beating their cancer. 
Those of you who have heard Dr. Block speak at a Conference or seen one of his interviews have likely heard him say “There isn’t a single surgeon – or at least there shouldn’t be – who wouldn’t rather have their patient more physically, nutritionally, emotionally and immunologically fit before bringing them into the operating room. Why should this be any different for a cancer specialist about to start a patient on conventional therapies that are likely to have considerable toxicity? The obvious answer: it shouldn’t be.”
This is why, prior to starting a patient on treatment, we first do a thorough assessment of their status and evaluate their metabolic, biological, biochemical, molecular, circadian and immune biology. We then implement a Cancer Prehab protocol: an individually tailored program to help correct any deficiencies or imbalances, so that when a patient begins their treatment with us, they are stronger physically, biologically, nutritionally, and psychologically. These Cancer Prehab programs are designed to create a biochemical environment that will help reduce treatment side effects and toxicity, as well as boost treatment response. Our patients are regularly reevaluated and their protocols adjusted, as necessary.
For more information about Cancer Prehab at the Block Center, or to speak to one of our Patient Advocates, please call 1-877-41-BLOCK (25625) or visit our website: www.blockmd.com.