If you have been recently diagnosed with cancer you may be considering to begin using some form of natural therapy, however you may also be uncertain why a particular remedy is used and how much you should take. Also advice needs to be given on how long you should take it for and most importantly are these treatments compatible with your medical treatments.
Many cancer sufferers using natural therapies are not under the guidance of a fully qualified naturopath and are using natural remedies on the recommendations of friends, relatives, books or the Internet. Understandably some confusion and uncertainty can arise.
My approach to your care is a supportive role to help you with the effective and correct use of natural therapies in treating the side effects of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and hormonal treatments. I also use natural therapies, diet and lifestyle to reduce the risk of the cancer returning after remission.
Medical and naturopathic treatments can be an ideal combination, gaining the best of both. Medical treatment will attack the cancer, and natural therapies will strengthen and support the mind and the body, and alleviate any side effects, thus enhancing the recovery process.
I can discuss with you and your family natural remedies that are gentle and easy to administer, and will be a great support for you during and after your medical treatments. In all cases involving a medical complaint please also discuss this with your doctor. I can liaise with your doctor, specialists and hospital pharmacy team to ensure that the natural remedies are compatible and supportive to your medical treatments.
As a fully qualified naturopath with experience in cancer care I can advise you on the best choices in natural remedies for your particular cancer and the stage of treatment that you are at. I can monitor the use of your remedies and answer the queries you may have. I can also assist you in understanding all the medical jargon in oncology care.
Initially in your first appointment I will listen to you to get an understanding of how you are at the moment and what you have been going through recently. I also wish to find out what type of cancer you have and what stage it is at. I then look at what medical treatments you have had, are currently having, or plan to have. I will then draw up a plan for you that use natural therapies that are compatible with your medical treatments after I have liaised with your medical and pharmacy teams.