In this section, you will find articles on various integrative oncology topics written by Dr. Brian Lawenda, Conner Middlemann Whitney and other contributors for the IOE.
A Diet that Defies Cancer
Avoid and Eliminate Toxins
Conventional Treatments
Defy Cancer with Exercise
Defy Cancer with Stress Reduction
Palliative Care and Hospice
Manage Side Effects Without Drugs
Recipes
Spirituality and Social Support
Supplements and Botanicals
Tests You Should TakeWhy You Should Consult With A Functional Medicine Trained Oncologist And Biohacker
Did you know that cancer patients and survivors are at a higher risk of dying from any cause compared with individuals who have never had cancer? If this fact worries you, I have good news. Combining functional medicine and biohacking, I can ... [Read More]
Anticancer Effects of Inositol and IP-6
Inositol hexaphosphate ("IP6", "myo-inositol hexaphosphate" or "phytic acid") is a natural molecule present in most plant and animal cells. You get this stuff in your diet mainly from eating cereals, grains, legumes and meat. Your body can also ... [Read More]
Natural Radiation and Chemotherapy Enhancers
While the clinical evidence on each of these is scant, the most promising compounds based on preclinical or clinical data suggest that the following may increase the effectiveness (and often, decrease the side effects/toxicity) of chemotherapy and ... [Read More]
Dr. Lawenda’s DIY Radiation Skin Protection Spray
When undergoing radiation therapy we often counsel our patients to use various skin moisturizing products, such as creams and lotions, 3-4 times per day, to help minimize the redness, peeling and blistering that may develop during a course of ... [Read More]
Optimized Health Composite Score and Consulting
EVERYONE should know their functional health status. I am now offering a remote (domestic and international) lab testing, self-quantification and consulting service to anyone, with or without a history of cancer. Implementing a cohesive, ... [Read More]
Prostate Cancer Basics Online Course
Dr. Brian Lawenda briefly introduces the Prostate Cancer Basics online course. He developed this easy to understand course to help patients learn more about their diagnosis of prostate cancer, the most common treatment options, side effects/risks and ... [Read More]
Breast Cancer Basics Online Course
Dr. Brian Lawenda developed this easy to understand course to help patients learn more about their diagnosis of breast cancer, the most common treatment options (as recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network expert panel), side ... [Read More]
Skin Cancer Signs, Symptoms and Self-Exam
In this short video, Dr. Brian Lawenda discusses signs and symptoms of the 3 most common types of skin cancer (basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas and melanoma). Everyone should do a monthly skin self-examination, and you'll see how this is ... [Read More]
Biohacking Your Stress: Breathing and Heart Rate Variability
In these stressful times, using simple, relaxation techniques can be very helpful to reduce your “fight or flight” nervous system activity and increase your heart rate variability (HRV). Increased HRV is associated with superior immune function, as ... [Read More]
Delayed Routine Cancer Screening: Know These Cancer Signs and Symptoms
Most routine cancer screenings are being delayed during the COVID pandemic to reduce the burden on the healthcare system. It is therefore very important to be aware of the signs and symptoms that could indicate the presence of cancer. In this ... [Read More]
Routine Cancer Screening During The Pandemic
One of the many casualties of the COVID crisis are the millions of individuals who are unable to get timely cancer screenings for an unknown amount of time due to cancelled or rescheduled appointments: —colorectal cancer (colonoscopies) —breast ... [Read More]
Tips To Help Cancer Patients Stay out of the Emergency Room
Staying out of the ER and urgent care in the COVID era is even more important these days. Many infections are believed to occur in the hospital through droplet exposure. Here are my TIPS for anyone with cancer: 1) Reduce your risks for ... [Read More]