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Integrated Approaches
Alternative Therapies can be
combined with Conventional Therapies both for Treatment and to help with
Side-Effects. In addition, there are some Conventional
Therapies that are being used with few side effects.
We have started a page listing
oncologists that are open to
alternative/integrated approaches.
Therapies such as Reiki,
Qigong, Meditation and Herbal Medicine have proved results on increasing
blood count, boosting immune system and releasing stress. So they can work
well in conjunction with conventional medicine. Many of these approaches
can be used as complementary therapies - that means they can work
alongside conventional medicine. As a result, many of the major medical
facilities are starting to combine these techniques and others to their
traditional programs.
We also believe IPT
therapy to be an integrated approach. More and more practitioners are
starting to use this approach.
If you would like to find a
physician that uses a combination of alternative and conventional therapy
to treat you cancer, we are developing a list of some of these hospitals,
clinics, and practitioners. These include:
In California there are
a number of integrative practitioners. These include:
Dr.
Norman Narchi - Integrated Medical Clinic in Westlake Village, CA - offers
comprehensive integrated treatment programs for reversing illness, and
blends compatible and interactive modalities to address the root cause
underlying all the symptoms. (818)
879-0555
Dr. Steven Tenenbaum - Integrative and Longevity Medicine in Westlake
Village, CA - By using vitamins, herbs, dietary changes, mind-body
therapies, homeopathy, acupuncture, as well as medicine and surgery, he is
able to custom-tailor a unique treatment plan for each individual patient.
(805) 405-3900
The Buchholz Medical Group
in Mt View treats cancer, primarily with chemo emphasizing the prevention of side effects, and control of symptoms form the illness and from treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine is available, including acupuncture and herbal medicine.
They will combine alternative and conventional. Phone: (415) 988-8011.
In Georgia:
Rose
Hill Medical Center in Stockbridge, GA offers
a comprehensive medical program based on natural principles of healing. They
offer early cancer detection, women's health programs, cardiovascular
rehabilitation, complementary and alternative cancer treatments, and more.
They offer a modified Gerson approach.
Phone: (770) 507- 2930 website: www.rosehillmedicalcenter.com.
In Illinois:
Keith Block, M.D. at the Block
Medical Center in Evanston, IL uses a complete detoxification program
along with both conventional and complementary techniques.
Cancer Treatment Centers
of America in Goshen, Illinois. http://www.cancercenter.com/aboutUs/ourHospitals.cfm
- Goshen Health System and Cancer Treatment
Centers of America have joined forces to create an integrated, patient-centered
program. In addition to conventional treatments, they offer mind-body,
naturopathic, and nutrition programs. 1-800-264-1255
In Indiana:
University Heights Cancer Center Indianapolis, Indiana is a complete facility for cancer
treatment. This facility may not be considered alternative, except for
their use of hyperthermia, an advanced method
that enhances the effect of cancer therapy with minimal side effects. They
can be reached at (317) 297-2684 or by email at
shidnia@earthlink.net.
In Mississippi:
North Central Mississippi
Regional Cancer Center in Greenwood, MS incorporates bromocryptine,
coQ10, and other immunesystem boosting agents with traditional cancer
therapy. They can be reached by phone at 601-459-7133.
In Nevada:
Dr.
Brodie in Reno includes nutritional and herbal supplements along with
strong physical and psychological support and conventional treatments
where necessary.
James
W. Forsythe, M.D., H.M.D. manages two clinics: Cancer Screening and
Treatment Center of Nevada for conventional cancer treatment and Century
Wellness Center for alternative medicine. Dr. Forsythe's expertise is in
conventional therapy and he may propose that as your first option.
In Oklahoma:
SW Regional Medical Center - a
Cancer Treatment Center of America in Tulsa, OK.
http://www.cancercenter.com/facilities/SRMC/default.cfm
1-800-615-3055
In Texas:
Energy Health Centre Ft.
Worth, Texas offers integrative treatments that combine conventional and
complementary medicine in the healing of cancer. They have a website at http://www.energyhealth.com/
and can be reached by phone at 817-927-5111.
In Washington:
CTCA - Cancer Treatment Centers
of America in Seattle, WA is an integrated medical oncology with
naturopathic medicine, nutrition and oriental medicine. Their goal is to
treat the whole person—not just the cancer—through a combination of
science-based medical, nutritional, physical and psychological therapies.
http://www.seattlecancerwellness.com/
(206) 292-2277
/ (888) 321-9272
Dan
Labriola, N.D., in Seattle works with patients who need or want to
stay with conventional treatments and uses naturopathic approaches to
provide nutritional supplementation to help reduce the side effects of
chemotherapy and other harsh treatments.
Outside the U.S.:
Humlegaarden
is an international cancer clinic situated north of Copenhagen in Denmark,
using innovative and holistic methods in the treatment of cancer. In some
cases, chemotherapy may be used.
Klinik
St. George in Germany uses hyperthermia with a variety of
conventional and alternative approaches.
Northern Health Inc. in
Ontario, Canada - Rudolf E. Falk, M.D., may use low-dose chemotherapy,
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and high doses of vitamin C, all of
which are combined with hyaluronic acid, which is a targeting carrier
molecule. The use of hyaluronic acid allows for better penetration of the
drug to the tumor, and also better targeting, so the severe side effects
of drugs are not felt. They may also use hyperthermia. Phone:
(705)466-2015.
Oasis
of Hope in Mexico uses mostly alternative therapies, but in some
cases, such as with liver cancer, they may combine conventional therapies.
With liver cancer, they combine 5FU (chemotherapy) with laetrile and
inject it directly into the liver. They are having some good success with
this. In addition, they have a 4 Day Program for people doing chemotherapy
who want to complement it with alternative approaches
We will expand this list as we
have time to research other facilities. If you know of a clinic not
on this list, be sure to contact us.
If you are using chemo or
radiation to treat your cancer, we have a web page devoted to helping
you with the side effects.
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The information on this page is provided by
The Cancer Cure Foundation based on information we have received from a
variety of sources, including the clinic itself, feedback from people who
have gone to the clinic, and in some cases from clinic tours. The listing
of a doctor or clinic here does not signify an endorsement by the Cancer
Cure Foundation, unless we have indicated it. We encourage you to check
out each clinic by visiting the clinic if possible, talking to people who
have gone to the clinic (ask the clinic for contact information of people
who have gone to the clinic), and by checking with other
organizations as to what they know about the clinic. There are also
some forums you can join to
get feedback from others. We would also be happy to tell you what we know
about any of these clinics.
If you do go to any of these clinics for treatment, be sure to mention
you heard about them through The Cancer Cure Foundation, and be sure to
let us know about your experience, positive or negative. Any feedback you
can offer may help others who are trying to decide which clinic to go to
or which therapy to use.
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