In the early years of his practice Dr. Block was seeing two distinct patient populations. The first group were patients receiving conventional medicine treatment. They often responded well to treatment, but struggled with adverse side effects. The second group, from the alternative medicine community, generally tolerated their treatments well; however, their disease continued to progress. Dr. Block discovered that when he gave the conventional medicine patients integrative treatment regimens alongside their standard therapies, and incorporated evidence-based mainstream treatments with scientifically supported complementary approaches with the alternative-minded patients, both groups not only demonstrated improved treatment tolerance, but achieved significantly better outcomes. It was clear to Dr. Block: “The middle ground is the optimal ground.”
Since opening our doors in 1980, this middle ground, integrative philosophy has been at the foundation of our approach to cancer treatment. Integrative treatment not only enhances quality of life but minimizes toxicity, reduces treatment resistance and enables patients to complete their prescribed treatment protocols. This is significant because – after over 45 years of applying integrative methodologies – we know that any factor leading to disruptions in therapeutic schedules, dose reductions, extended treatment intervals, or even abandoning mainstream treatment altogether, correlates with poorer prognoses and diminished survival rates. Our commitment remains steadfast in leveraging the best of both conventional and integrative medicine to optimize patient outcomes.
For additional information about our unique approach to cancer treatment or to schedule a consultation, please call 1-877-41-BLOCK (25625).