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 TakeComplementary Therapies For Chemotherapy Neuropathy
"Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy" (CIPN) effects the lives of up to 40% of cancer patients who receive chemotherapy. CIPN symptoms can be so bothersome that we have to lower our treatment doses or stop treatment all ... [Read More]
How To Reduce Your Risk Of Blood Clots Without A Prescription
Did you know that the majority of patients with cancer do not die from their cancer, but instead from a side effect or complication related to their cancer or the cancer treatment. FACT: One in five cancer patients will develop a potentially ... [Read More]
Absolute Risk: The Most Important Statistic You Need To Know
Before you get too excited about the next sensationalized media headline or drug advertisement proclaiming a new "practice changing breakthrough" in cancer treatment, read this. Almost weekly, there seems to be yet another announcement of a new ... [Read More]
Dr. Lawenda Discusses The Importance Of Second Opinions In Prostate Cancer Care
KNDU/NBC TV "Living Well" Show: Dr. Lawenda Discusses The Importance Of Second Opinions In Prostate Cancer Care (July 29, 2017) In most cases, a new diagnosis of prostate cancer doesn't need to be treated (or even screened in the first place.) ... [Read More]
Dr. Lawenda Discusses The Importance Of Second Opinions In Breast Cancer Care
KNDU/NBC TV "Living Well" Show: Dr. Lawenda Discusses The Importance Of Second Opinions In Breast Cancer Care (July 15, ... [Read More]
Organic Foods, Wild vs. Farmed Fish, Grass vs. Grain Fed and Clean Water
KNDU/NBC TV "Living Well" Show: Dr. Lawenda Discusses Organic Foods, Wild vs. Farmed Fish, Grass vs. Grain Fed and Clean Water (June 24, 2017) https://vimeo.com/223158243 ... [Read More]
Treating Depression Naturally With Saffron or Curcumin
If you have been diagnosed with depression (the most common form) you are not alone: greater than 25% of adult women and 15% of adult men are prescribed antidepressants, in the U.S. (reference). In the oncology population, the percentages are likely ... [Read More]
Dr. Lawenda Discusses Cancer Pain Management
KNDU/NBC TV "Living Well" Show: Dr. Lawenda Discusses How He Manages Cancer Pain (June 16, 2017) https://vimeo.com/222211611 ... [Read More]
Dr. Lawenda Discusses A Better Way To Choose Cancer Drugs
KNDU/NBC TV "Living Well" Show: Dr. Lawenda Discusses How Oncologists Choose Cancer Drugs (June 3, 2017) https://vimeo.com/220555064 Most of us in oncology like to say that we practice “personalized” medicine. What we mean by ... [Read More]
Dr. Lawenda Discusses The Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Cancer Diet
KNDU/NBC TV "Living Well" Show: Dr. Lawenda Discusses How Inflammation Fuels Cancers and Chronic Diseases (May 27, 2017) https://vimeo.com/219535176 ... [Read More]
