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]
Every Cancer Patient Should Be Offered Genetic Testing
A recent JAMA study, of 3607 men with a personal history of prostate cancer, found that 17.2% were found to carry a hereditary genetic mutation predisposing them to cancer. Importantly, 37% of these men did not qualify (at time of testing) for ... [Read More]
Rapid Antigen Tests Are Very Good “Contagiousness” Tests
Rapid antigen testing detects if you have enough virus to be contagious. It only takes 15 minutes to get the result and they have a sensitivity of 97% for identifying contagiousness! A COVID test that is relatively inexpensive (BinaxNOW is $7 each), ... [Read More]
The Galleri Multi-Cancer Detection Test Is Here!!
I want to tell you about one of the MOST exciting developments in early cancer detection, in years. It’s called Galleri, a state of the art test that can detect the presence of over 50 different cancers with a 99.5% specificity with one simple blood ... [Read More]
Optimizing Your Immune System
Are you interested in learning how functional medicine tests can be used to determine if you have underlying, silent issues that impair your immune system? Dr. Brian Lawenda (Northwest Cancer Clinic/GenesisCare) discusses key driving factors in ... [Read More]
Get Screened For Colorectal Cancer
Dr. Brian Lawenda (Northwest Cancer Clinic/GenesisCare) discusses when you should start getting screened for colorectal cancer and a discussion of the non-invasive (FOBT, FIT, stool DNA/Cologuard, CT colonography/virtual colonoscopy) and invasive ... [Read More]
Many Cancer Patients Are Intentionally Using Off-Label Drugs and Supplements (2021 update)
For background on this subject, read my previous post (below). Thanks in large part to Jane McLelland (author of the How to Starve Cancer book and online video course), Care Oncology (COC) and Facebook groups, the lay public and cancer community ... [Read More]
Cancer Cells are the Seeds and the Body is the Soil
It is NOT a new concept that if you can make your body less conducive to cancer growth you will have a much lower risk of cancer development, growth and metastasis. One of the greatest minds in the history of modern medicine (Dr Stephen Paget) ... [Read More]
Dr. Lawenda’s DIY Radiation Esophagitis Elixir
Radiation esophagitis is one of the most painful toxicities for patients undergoing treatment for cancers in the spine (cervical and thoracic), central chest and upper abdomen. Whenever possible, your radiation oncologist will minimize the dose to ... [Read More]
My Approach to Intermittent Fasting for Health Optimization
Dr. Brian Lawenda explains how he uses blood sugar levels to help tailor intermittent fasting to improve metabolic health. ... [Read More]
My Functional Medicine Approach in Oncology
Dr. Lawenda briefly explains how functional medicine is used in his oncology practice to help optimize general health outcomes, cancer outcomes and quality of life in his patients. ASSESSMENTS:Nutrient testing (vitamins, minerals, amino acids, ... [Read More]