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Integrative Cancer Resources
What is the role of Integrative Oncology in Cancer Care?
Integrative oncology provides safe, natural solutions for patients that can be combined with their conventional cancer care, yielding the most effective cancer treatment. Click to Read
Cancer Lifeline
Virtual support groups, helping you live your best life with cancer through FREE educational presentations, experiential classes, financial assistance and personalized emotional support. www.cancerlifeline.org
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Patient Guides & Downloads
Cervical Cancer Screening Reference Guide
A 1-page flow chart to help you know when to screen, how often, and which test is right for you. Read the Blog Post
What to Eat When Nothing Tastes Good
Simple strategies, key nutrients, and easy food ideas to help you eat well when taste changes during treatment. Read the Blog Post
Natural Treatments for Chemo Brain Fog + Memory Tracker
Support your brain with practical tools to improve clarity, memory, and daily function during and after treatment. Read the Blog Post
Fatigue Fighting Foods at a Glance
A quick reference to help you build meals that support steady energy, balanced blood sugar, and fewer crashes. Read the Blog Post
4 Foods and 1 Diet that Boosts Immunity and Prevents Cancer
A science-backed guide to the key nutrients and foods that support immune strength and resilience. Simple changes can go a long way.
The Lung Cancer Screening Cheatsheet
Know if and when you should be screened for lung cancer, based on your risk factors and history. Read the Blog Post
Recommended Naturopathic Oncology Books for Patients
Outside the Box Cancer Therapies: Alternative Therapies That Treat and Prevent Cancer
By Dr. Mark Stengler and Dr. Paul Anderson
(affiliate link)
The Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer: A Five-Step Integrative Plan to Reduce the Risk of Recurrence and Build LifelongHealth
By Lise N. Alschuler, Karolyn A. Gazella
(affiliate link)
Come As You Are
By Emily Nagoski, PhD
Science and research to prove that the most important factor in creating and sustaining a sex life filled with confidence and joy is not what the parts are or how they’re organized but how you feel about them.
The Brain that Changes Itself
By Norman Doidge, MD
This book focuses on the central theme of neuroplasticity, and recovery of neurological functions once lost through various causes, not just chemotherapy.
The First Survivors of Alzheimer's
By Dale E. Bredesen, MD
Ideas to prevent and reverse cognitive decline.
Breast Cancer Natural Treatments and Integrative Resources
Bra options following breast cancer surgery
Wearing a breast prosthesis is a personal choice. Many women want to wear one because they want to wear the same clothing that they wore prior to the surgery and they want to look symmetrical.
There are other advantages to having a breast prosthesis:
- Gives you warmth
- Protects your chest and scars
- Helps balance your posture
- Keeps your bra from shifting or riding up
- Helps prevent problems with curvature of the spine, shoulder drop, and muscular pain in the neck and back
Find out more at seattlecca.org/shine
Oncology Retail
Shine at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
seattlecca.org/shine
Products and Services to Support Cancer Treatment and Recovery
Clinical Trial Database
ClinicalTrials.gov
A database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world. Explore 315,240 research studies in all 50 states and in 209 countries.
Additional Resources
www.cookforyourlife.org
Recipes through the Fred Hutch focusing on nutrients to prevent side effects through treatment side effects as well as increasing antioxidants before and after treatments.
www.nccn.org
National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Guidelines for conventional treatments based on cancer type as well as patient resources for advocacy and support groups and clinical trials.
The Latest Articles
from Dr. Suzanne McMurry
If You Have a Cervix, This Could Save Your Life
Cervical cancer is the easiest preventable female cancer. Discover everything you need to know about screening, prevention, and the current guidelines.
What to Eat When Nothing Tastes Good: A Guide for Cancer Patients
Cancer treatment asks a lot from the body — physically, mentally, and emotionally. One of the most frustrating side effects many patients share with me is when food suddenly stops tasting good. Favorite meals may taste bland, bitter, metallic, or just “wrong.” For...
Optimizing Sleep for Healing: A Guide to Better Rest During Cancer Treatment
Long-term health depends on the cellular regeneration that occurs during deep sleep. Growth hormone, also known as the “anti-aging” hormone, is secreted during sleep, which stimulates tissue regeneration, liver cleansing, muscle building, breakdown of fat stores and...