One of the most common questions doctors hear following a cancer diagnosis is “what is my prognosis?” An understandable question, but the answer is also one of the most common sources of distress for a patient. Hearing “you have ‘X’ number of months or years to live” is often presented in the form of a … Continued

In our last blog, we explained how patients can actually improve their chances of survival by taking a proactive approach to preventing or mitigating the potentially life-threatening complications associated with cancer and its treatment. In that blog, we addressed cancer cachexia and infections. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss thromboembolism and pain syndrome. Thromboembolism refers to … Continued

Most patients with cancer don’t die from the disease itself; far more often, they die from the complications associated with cancer and its treatments. So, it follows that taking steps to prevent or mitigate these complications can literally be a life-saving strategy. This approach to treatment is fundamental to our unique, individualized model of care … Continued

For people touched by cancer, the term “hope” can mean different things. At a basic level, of course you hope to get rid of your cancer and then stay free of the disease. In this context, hope is simply a form of wish fulfillment: You desire, and to some degree, expect, a full-fledged recovery. Implicit … Continued

Our last blog addressed the very real concerns about the side effects of chemotherapy and the challenges so many patients face tolerating their treatment. We explained how optimizing a patient’s biochemical environment (their terrain) can help reduce the side effects of treatment and how we regularly assess and correct our patients’ terrain, adjusting their treatment … Continued

A cancer diagnosis is terrifying and life-changing. As Dr. Block writes in Life Over Cancer, “‘you have cancer’ are three of the most dreaded words you can hear.” For many patients, as they begin the process of becoming “a cancer patient,” the fear of chemotherapy becomes all too real. In fact, many patients report that … Continued

For The Salad: 1 large bunch of kale or 2 small bunches, tough ends removed and cut into bite-sized pieces (about 8 cups) 3/4 cup pecans 2 medium apples, diced 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds 8 green onions, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste   For the dressing, mix together: 1 clove of garlic, grated … Continued

Ingredients: 3 Eggs ¾ cup Sunflower Seed Butter 1/3 cup Maple Syrup ½ cup Pureed Pumpkin 3 tbsp Coconut Oil ½ Lemon (juiced) 2 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp Nutmeg 1/3 tsp Baking Powder 1 ½ tsp Ginger (grated) ¼ tsp Sea Salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 C). Lightly grease a loaf … Continued

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The month aims to promote screening and prevention, and invariably includes both information and misinformation about diet and breast cancer. In today’s blog we take a look at what the science tells us. We should start by saying that contrary to some claims, there aren’t specific foods that can … Continued

One of the most common sources of distress after a diagnosis of cancer is being told that you have “X” number of months or years to live. This is often presented in the form of a risk-based percentage, such as “a 30 percent chance of surviving one year.” For anyone on the receiving end of … Continued