Cancer Care at HNNH

At Human Nature Natural Health we offer world-class support
for those living with, recovering from, or looking to prevent cancer.

We invite you to contact us today to find out how we can be of service to you
in your fight with cancer.

	I have been trying for some time to find the right words to thank you for saving my life, TWICE! The first time when I came to see you having been told I had non-hodgkins lymphoma, and there was nothing the oncologists could do....I am now 4 1/2 years free of cancer. Jo Binette
...I started to feel better. I stopped having nausea all day long and eventually it went away. I was feeling more energetic and most of my cancer symptoms were lessening. A few more weeks passed and my Oncology appointments became more optimistic than I hoped for. My cancer is healing. My doctor told me to” keep doing what you’re doing.” I feel so wonderful, happy, and energetic and finally, I feel hopeful. Francine Harell
	Staying in remission is never to be taken for granted and is often difficult to maintain. My oncologist says, “Whatever you‘re doing, keep it up!” My primary-care physician..says, “Frankly, given your condition a year ago, I’d say this is nearly a miracle!” . Woody Bliss

Human Nature Natural Health provides expert naturopathic care for patients with cancer or those with an interest in cancer prevention. We welcome patients at every stage of diagnosis and treatment. Whether newly diagnosed, currently receiving conventional treatment (including chemotherapy, biological therapies, radiation and pre-/post-surgery), in remission or with advanced disease, individuals facing the difficulties of cancer have a great resource in Human Nature Natural Health.

What Does a Naturopathic Doctor Do For Cancer Patients?

According to the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the role of the naturopathic doctor regarding cancer treatment is to:
• Support normal metabolism during treatment
• Help you decrease and manage the side effects of medical treatment such as nausea, insomnia, dizziness, mouth sores, anemia, hot flashes, fatigue, and or neuropathy
• Boost your body's immune system after treatment to help prevent progression and recurrence.
• Provide strategies for long-term cancer prevention and health maintenance
• Educating patients about complementary and alternative treatments
• Communication with other members of the treatment team

We invite you to contact us today to find out how we can be of service to you in your fight with cancer.

What is Naturopathic Oncology?
Our Integrative Role in Your Care
Oncology Research Updates

Naturopathic Oncology

Naturopathic Oncology is the application of naturopathic medicine to people living with cancer; it is an emerging discipline on the forefront of cancer medicine that uses natural methods for healing in conjunction with traditional medical treatments such as surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Also called Integrative Cancer Care, the goal of this blending of medical approaches is to enhance survival and quality of life for cancer patients.

The goal of Naturopathic Oncology is to create a healthy environment both inside and outside the body. This is especially significant for people with cancer. Naturopathic medicine makes use of time-tested, scientifically grounded, natural methods to strengthen the body's ability to heal itself.

Naturopathic oncology utilizes natural therapeutics, including both modern and traditional methods of treatment. Through diet and nutrition, exercise, vitamin and mineral supplementation, botanical medicine, homeopathic remedies and more, naturopathic medicine can support the body's own healing abilities and strives to empower individuals to make lifestyle changes necessary for optimal health.

You can improve your chances of survival and create a healthy anti-cancer environment inside your body after or during conventional treatments by truly beginning to understand the way in which the tumor initially developed. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation are aimed at getting rid of the tumor, and they may be the best way to do so. However, they are not aimed at the reason that the tumor developed in the first place. This is the area where Naturopathic Oncology shines.

Cancer patients hoping to improve their survival rates, ease their symptoms, and improve their quality of life can do so under the supervision of their naturopathic doctor, working closely with their medical treatment team. This integrated approach gives cancer patients the best chance at a healthy future.

Naturopathic doctors believe that there is an underlying cause to the cancer environment in the body that allowed a tumor to develop. Your doctor will explore these causes with you, which may include; immune system problem, toxicity of chemicals in the system, lack of certain nutrients, and stresses on the body, whether psychological or physical.

Furthermore, naturopathy utilizes a holistic approach to healing, addressing the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. The core of naturopathic medicine is to treat each person as an individual and to consider their whole being. We do not treat one bodily system as a separate entity from the rest of the person. It is equally important to care for the mind, the body, and the spirit in the appropriate manner for each unique patient.

Our Integrative Role

We provide education, reduction of side effects, post -treatment rebuilding, and extensive support for those living with cancer. We work to strengthen the body’s natural immune pathways, improve the body’s internal environment, empower the individual and their family through education, and work closely with your conventional medical team to potentiate the direct killing of cancer cells.

Human Nature Natural Health offers thorough, safe, compassionate, and cutting edge care to ensure that you and your family have access to the most modern and effective natural cancer therapies available today. We will work in close coordination with other parts of your cancer care team, including family members, general physician, medical and/or radiation oncologists, surgeon, care manager, and other health practitioners. We will work with you in all stages of your treatment.

We work with you to help you stay nutritionally fortified - one of the most positive ways to take control of your life and your well-being. Optimal nutrition allows your body to function at its best. Maintaining optimal nutrition can provide several benefits for people living with cancer, including:

• Support immune function
• Preserve lean body cell mass
• Rebuild body tissue
• Decrease your risk of infection
• Improve energy, well-being and overall quality of life
• Improve your tolerance to treatment
• Help you recuperate faster after treatment
• Improve quality of life