Post Doctoral Research (Ph.D.) (A.M) (Integrative Oncology), PGCert.- Integrative Oncology For Physicians (MSKCC, N.Y, USA), PG (Doctoral) - Doctor of Natural Medicine (N.D/ N.M.D), PGDip.- Clinical Nutrition, PGDip.- Clinical Counseling, PGCert.- Advanced Homeopathic Oncology (PGCCHO), PGCert.- Homeopathic Oncology (CCHO), PGDip.- Oncology & Haematology (A.M), CME Cert. - Clinically Relevant Herb-Drug Interactions (Cine-Med Inc. USA), CME Cert.- Advances in Cancer Immunotherapy, CME Cert.- Immunotherapy Guidelines (NSCLC), CME Cert. Cancer Nutrition, PG Cert. - Ayurveda (I), PGCert.- Advanced Strategic Management Programme (APSM), B.E - CSE, CME Cert. - Essentials of Palliative Care, CME Cert. - Symptom Management in Palliative Care, CME Cert. - Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice, Cert. of Specialization in Palliative Care Always, CME Cert. - Traditional Herbal Medicine in Supportive Cancer Care (Integrative Oncology)
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What are the goals of Naturopathic Oncology?
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There are several goals of Naturopathic Oncology, ranging from palliative to preventive care. While it is used to improve the quality of life in people undergoing modern cancer treatment by effectively managing the side-effects of cancer therapy such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy etc all, it also can help improve overall survival. Especially, side effects of chemotherapy/ radiotherapy such as hair loss, diarrhoea, fatigue, secondary infection, anaemia, loss of appetite, weakness etc all can be successfully dealt with the help of Naturopathic Oncology. As it can help boost/ modulate the immune system, Naturopathic Oncology can speed up recovery and facilitate alleviating the chances of a recurrence. Naturopathic Oncology encompasses a holistic approach to treating a complicated disease like Cancer which, CAM medications apart, also includes educating the patient about a healthy diet & lifestyle that not only helps cope up with the mainstream cancer treatment but also help ensure speedy recovery post completion of the treatment.
Naturopathic Oncology is best used in combination with conventional treatment.
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Naturopathic Oncology is best used as part of an integrated approach to cancer care. In fact, they are used as supportive/ palliative therapy to enhance not only the quality of life but also the survival chances of cancer patients. It has been found that an integrated approach of modern medicine and Naturopathic Oncology can beget the best outcome as far as treatment is concerned. Such an integrated approach can not only manage the side effects of conventional cancer treatment like chemotherapy, radiotherapy etc all, but also help speed up recovery and help alleviate the risk of recurrence which is a dreaded reality in most of the malignancies. Naturopathic Oncology can also help palliate advanced cases that are refractory to any further conventional treatment.
What are the commonly used Naturopathic Oncology modalities?
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Naturopathic Oncology uses a combination of different therapies, safe & suitable natural products, diet & lifestyle modifications including various body and mind practices, as contextually appropriate to help modern medicine fight the disease effectively. The goal of integrating Naturopathy with Oncology is to improve the clinical outcomes especially quality of life and overall survival, while at the same time empowering people to reduce the risks of a recurrence. Such an integrated approach not only facilitates patients be active participants during cancer treatment but also facilitate a faster recovery once the treatment gets over.
Naturopathy can interfere with conventional cancer treatment if not used safely
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Naturopathy can definitely support a conventional cancer treatment as mentioned above. It can also help palliate advanced malignancies that have stopped responding to any further conventional treatment. However, it is important to understand that natural medicines can interfere with conventional treatments if not used safely. It is, therefore, always advisable to consult a naturopath, suitably trained in integrative oncology, who can properly assess a patient s condition, clinical history, co-morbidities, ongoing treatment etc all and advise a complementary alternative approach that best suits the patient contextually with no undesirable side effects and adverse drug interactions.
Disclaimer: The views as presented in the quiz content above are author s own understanding basis his research & clinical experience, and he declares no conflict of interest, whatsoever, when he states the above-mentioned.
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