Naturopathic Oncology: An Encyclopedic Guide for Patients & Physicians

This edition of Naturopathic Oncology has been completely revised, reorganized, expanded and updated. It provides practical, useful information on all aspects of cancer care. The nature of cancer and its most important vulnerabilities are explained. Fundamental concepts explored include: metabolic solutions to the fermentation problem, cancer stem cell management, epigenetic control over cancer genes, and immune activation against cancer. The entire repertory of natural medicines and drugs are introduced, and applied to all the major cancer types. Dietary, nutraceutical, botanical, mind-body and drug protocols are clearly described, and their rational basis explained, backed up by research references. Find how to apply integrative naturopathic medicines to support the standard of care in oncology - surgery, chemotherapy, targeted drugs and immunotherapy - to make these safer and more productive. Alternative medicines are also given for all cancer types, as well as for the care of adverse effects of therapies, complications, and emergencies. From diagnostics to psychology to prevention, it is an encyclopaedic and user-friendly guide to better outcomes in cancer.

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Naturopathic Oncology: An Encyclopedic Guide for Patients & Physicians

This edition of Naturopathic Oncology has been completely revised, reorganized, expanded and updated. It provides practical, useful information on all aspects of cancer care. The nature of cancer and its most important vulnerabilities are explained. Fundamental concepts explored include: metabolic solutions to the fermentation problem, cancer stem cell management, epigenetic control over cancer genes, and immune activation against cancer. The entire repertory of natural medicines and drugs are introduced, and applied to all the major cancer types. Dietary, nutraceutical, botanical, mind-body and drug protocols are clearly described, and their rational basis explained, backed up by research references. Find how to apply integrative naturopathic medicines to support the standard of care in oncology - surgery, chemotherapy, targeted drugs and immunotherapy - to make these safer and more productive. Alternative medicines are also given for all cancer types, as well as for the care of adverse effects of therapies, complications, and emergencies. From diagnostics to psychology to prevention, it is an encyclopaedic and user-friendly guide to better outcomes in cancer.

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Naturopathic Oncology: An Encyclopedic Guide for Patients & Physicians

Naturopathic Oncology: An Encyclopedic Guide for Patients & Physicians

by Neil McKinney
Naturopathic Oncology: An Encyclopedic Guide for Patients & Physicians

Naturopathic Oncology: An Encyclopedic Guide for Patients & Physicians

by Neil McKinney

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This edition of Naturopathic Oncology has been completely revised, reorganized, expanded and updated. It provides practical, useful information on all aspects of cancer care. The nature of cancer and its most important vulnerabilities are explained. Fundamental concepts explored include: metabolic solutions to the fermentation problem, cancer stem cell management, epigenetic control over cancer genes, and immune activation against cancer. The entire repertory of natural medicines and drugs are introduced, and applied to all the major cancer types. Dietary, nutraceutical, botanical, mind-body and drug protocols are clearly described, and their rational basis explained, backed up by research references. Find how to apply integrative naturopathic medicines to support the standard of care in oncology - surgery, chemotherapy, targeted drugs and immunotherapy - to make these safer and more productive. Alternative medicines are also given for all cancer types, as well as for the care of adverse effects of therapies, complications, and emergencies. From diagnostics to psychology to prevention, it is an encyclopaedic and user-friendly guide to better outcomes in cancer.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781926946153
Publisher: Liaison Press
Publication date: 06/09/2020
Edition description: 4th Edition ed.
Pages: 616
Sales rank: 100,577
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.24(d)

Table of Contents

Naturopathic Oncology: An Encyclopedic Guide for Patients & Physicians

Preface: How to Use this Edition 1

Introduction: A Journey to Healing 3

Part 1 Cancer Biology

Chapter 1 What is Cancer? 5

Cancer is a Metabolic Disease 9

Genes & Epigenetic Controls (methylation, acetylation) 16

Genetic Mutations (DNA Repair, p53, PTEN) 18

Biochemical Targets, Growth Factors 21

Viruses in Cancer 27

Summary of Carcinogenesis 28

Phases of Tumour Growth, Cancer Cell Types 29

Diagnosis 30

Grading, Staging, Tumour Markers 31

Survival Rates 34

Apoptosis 35

Angiogenesis and Lymphangiogenesis 36

Invasion 40

Metastasis 41

Immune Evasion 44

Inflammation 46

Part 2 Integrative Oncology

Chapter 2 Introduction to Naturopathic Cancer Care 50

Starting Your Integration, Philosophy of Naturopathic Oncology 51

Primary Strategies in Naturopathic Oncology 54

Measuring Response to Therapy 56

Standards of Care 57

Pediatric Oncology, Pediatric and Geriatric Dosing Algorithms 58

Chapter 3 Integrative Support for Medical Oncology 60

Integrative Naturopathic Oncology Summary 61

Integrative Surgery Support 62

Pre-Op Preparation 63

Post-Op Protocol 64

Radiation Therapy for Cancer 65

Treating Exposure to Radiation from Diagnostic imaging 71

Radiosensitizers 72

Avoid During Radiation Therapy 73

Radiotherapy Supports 74

Treating Common Radiation Side-Effects Naturally 75

Late and Chronic Effects of Radiation 82

Chemotherapy 83

Multidrug Resistance, Integrative Support for Chemotherapy 87

Avoid During Chemotherapy 90

Specific Supports for Specific Chemo Drugs 91

Grading Chemo Toxicity 104

Treating Common Chemo Toxicities 105

Detoxifying from Chemo 113

Part 3 Naturopathic - Oncology Remedies

Chapter 4 Diet and Food Supplements in Cancer 118

Mediterranean Diet 120

Sugar, Blood Glucose, Insulin & Cancer 123

Low-Glycemic Load Diet 127

Metformin, Alkalizing Diet 130

Mitochondrial Rescue - aka Metabolic Diet 133

Intravenous D-ALA, Dichloroacetate (DCA) 136

Nebulizing D-ALA and DCA 138

Ketogenic Diet 139

Low Glutamine Diet 140

Fasting, Epigenetic Modulation with Nutrition 141

Antioxidants 142

Vitamin C 145

Intravenous Vitamin C 146

Alpha-Lipoic Acid 151

Quercetin 152

Coenzyme Q10 154

Grapeseed extract 155

Resveratrol 156

Bilberry, Pomegranate 157

Ellagic Acid, Black Raspberries, Salvestrols 158

Carotenoids, Melatonin 159

Vitamin E 162

Curcumin 163

Antioxidant Summary 164

Weight Loss & Metabolic Cachexia 165

Protein, L-Glutamine 167

Minerals 169

Dietary Fiber 175

Modified Citrus Pectin 177

Dietary Fats Good fats: Omega-9, GLA, Omega-3 - EPA, DHA & DPA 178

Shark Liver Oil Alkylglycerols 179

Butyrates, Bad Fats 180

Vitamin D3 181

Signs & Symptoms of Hypercalcemia 183

Vitamin A, Cod Liver Oil 184

Revici's Lipids 185

Calcium-D-glucarate, Limonene, Mushrooms 186

B-vitamin Complex 187

Vitamin K 188

Glutathione 190

N-acetyl-cysteine 191

Cabbage 192

Indole-3-Carbinol, Diindolylmethane 193

Garlic, Catechin, Cartilage 194

Soy Isoflavones 195

Bromelain, Bioperine® 196

Kelly Metabolic Cure, Budwig Diet 197

Gerson Diet 198

Issels Therapy, Jonathan Treasure Protocol 199

Inspire Health, Avemar 200

Chapter 5 Botanicals & Plant Extracts in Cancer Care 201

Mistletoe 202

Curcumin 212

Green Tea and EGCG Polyphenols 214

Boswellia spp. 217

Solomon's Seat, Berberine 218

Oncolyn 219

Aloe vera, Artemisia, Wormwood, Artemisinin, Artesunate 220

Birch/Betulinic Acid, Milk Thistle 224

Paw Paw/Graviola 225

Hoxsey Formula 226

Red Clover, Rooibos, Ginkgo biloba, Cannabis 229

Ashwagandha 237

Cat's Claw, Laetrile 238

Wheatgrass, Coffee 239

Taheebo, Chaparral, Carnivora 240

Laminaria, Podophyllum, Feverfew, Horse Chestnut 241

Sterols/Sterolins, Sea Cucumber, Black Seed, Bloodroot 242

Black Salve, Nettles, Scudder's Alterative, Botanicals Deserving Investigation 243

Chapter 6 Traditional Chinese Medicine & Cancer 245

Mushroom Polysaccharides 246

Yunnan Baiyao, Shih Chuan Da Bu Wan 248

Protectival, Bu Zhong Yi OJ Wan, Fare You 249

Xiao Chai Hu Wan, Sho-Saiko-To, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan 250

Liu Wei Hua Jie Tang, Siberian Ginseng, Ginseng 251

Jingli Nei Xiao 252

Ping Xiao Pian, Ling Zhi Feng Wang Jiang, Burdock, Scute Root 253

Isatis, Dang Gui Lu Hui, Rubia, Magnolia, Andrographis, Chinese Dietetics 254

Acupuncture 255

Qi Gong 256

Chapter 7 Energy Healing and Other Remedies 257

Immune Therapies 257

Dr. Gunn's Targeted Vaccine Hypothesis 261

Low-Dose Naltrexone 264

Repurposed Drugs, COC Protocol 266

Cancer Stem Cell Strategy 267

Psychology 270

Biochemistry of Distress 271

Talk Therapy 272

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness 275

Support Groups 276

Expressive Therapies 277

Happiness 278

Tools of Triumph® for Survivors and Caregivers 279

Spirituality 281

Reiki, Meditation 284

Oxygen Therapies 285

Hyperthermia 286

Shortwave Diathermy, Photodynamic Laser Therapy, Homeopathy 288

EDTA Chelation 290

714X, Rife Ray, DMSO 291

Urea, Antineopiastons, Electrical Therapies 292

Magnetics, Shark Cartilage 293

Ukrain, GcMAF 294

Miscellaneous & Dubious 295

Part 4 Naturopathic Oncology Protocols

Chapter 8 Targets of Therapy, Protocols & Repertory 296

Key Compounds for Key Therapeutic Targets 296

Leading Remedies 301

Foundation Protocols 304

Chapter 9 Integrative Care of Breast Cancer 308

Epidemiology, Risk Factors 308

Genetic Factors 310

Reducing Risk 312

Diagnosis & Screening 314

Biopsy 315

Grading & Prognostic Indicators 316

Staging, Breast Cancer Types 317

Other Prognostic Factors 319

Surgery 321

Ovarian Surgical Ablation, Radio-Frequency Ablation 322

Radiation, Hormone Blockade 323

Tamoxifen 324

Aromatase Inhibitors 325

Herceptin 328

Chemotherapy 329

Zoledronic Acid (Bisphosphonate), Phytoestrogens 330

Integrative Remedies for Breast Cancer 331

Cautions, Emotional Health 336

Lymphedema 337

Hot Flashes 338

Libido, Vaginal Dryness 339

Chapter 10 Integrative Care of Prostate Cancer 341

Epidemiology, Risk Factors 341

Signs & Symptoms 343

PSA Testing 344

Lab Tests 346

Testosterone, Imaging & Scans 347

Gleason Score, Staging, High-Risk Cases 348

Surgery 349

Radiation 350

Hormone Blockade 351

Naturopathic Treatment Options in Prostate Cancer 353

Cautions in Prostate Cancer 358

Chapter 11 Integrative Care of Upper Digestive Tract Cancers 360

Esophagus 360

Stomach 362

Liver & Gallbladder 364

Pancreas 367

Chapter 12 Integrative Care of Colorectal Cancer 372

Epidemiology 372

Symptoms & Screening 373

5-Year Survival, High Risk, Tubular & Villous Adenomas, Left- & Right-Sided CRC 374

Metastasis, Surgery, Radiation, Chemo 375

Targeted Therapies, Immunotherapy, Naturopathic Treatment Options in CRC 376

Carcinoids (GI Neuro-Endocrine Tumours) 379

Chapter 13 Integrative Care of Lung Cancer 381

Epidemiology 381

Signs and Symptoms, Staging 382

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer NSCLC 383

Radiation, Radio-Frequency Ablation, Chemotherapy 384

Small Cell Lung Cancer SCLC, Mesothelioma 385

Naturopathic Care of Lung Cancer 386

Lung Cancer Cough Remedy 389

Chapter 14 Integrative Care of Ovarian Cancer 390

Epidemiology 390

Signs & Symptoms, Screening & Diagnosis, Histological Types, Staging 391

Surgery, Radiation, Chemotherapy, Hormonal Therapies, Immunotherapy 392

Naturopathic Treatment of Ovarian Cancer 393

Chapter 15 Integrative Care of Uterine, Cervical & Vulvar Cancers 396

Cervical Cancer 396

Uterine Cancer 399

Vulvar Cancer 402

Chapter 16 Integrative Care of Skin Cancers 403

Basal Celt Carcinoma 404

Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Malignant Melanoma 405

Melanoma Repertory, Naturopathic Care of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers 408

Lipomas 410

Chapter 17 Integrative Care of Brain and Nerve Cancers 411

Neural Cancers, Gliomas 411

Glioblastoma, Meningiomas 412

Signs and Symptoms 413

Naturopathic Care of Brain Cancers 414

Chapter 18 Integrative Care of Leukemia & Lymphoma 419

Hodgkin's Disease 419

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma 420

Criteria for Chemo in Lymphoma, Integrative Care of Lymphomas 421

Naturopathic Care of Lymphomas 422

Multiple Myeloma 425

Amyloidosis, Naturopathic Care of Multiple Myeloma 426

Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Naturopathic Care of Myelofibrosis 428

Leukemia 430

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia 431

Acute Myelocytic Leukemia 432

Polycythemia vera 433

Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia 434

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Hairy-Cell Leukemia, Naturopathic Support 435

Chapter 19 Integrative Care of Urinary Tract Cancers 439

Kidney (Renal) Cancer 439

Bladder Cancer 441

Chapter 20 Integrative Care of Nasopharyngeal, Head and Neck, Thyroid Cancer and Sarcomas 445

Nasopharyngeal, Head and Neck Cancer 445

Thyroid Cancer 447

Sarcomas 449

GIST 451

Chapter 21 Naturopathic Medicine for Morbidity and Mortality 452

Care for Complications of Cancer 452

Cancer Emergencies 460

End of Life Issues 463

Palliative Performance Scale v2 465

Part 5 Preventing Cancer

Chapter 22 Cancer Prevention Strategies 468

Protective Factors 469

Carbs for Cancer 471

Avoiding Carcinogens 472

Electromagnetic Pollution 476

Earthing & Grounding, Stress Management 477

Early Detection 478

Testing for Cancer Reoccurrences 479

Appendices/End Matter

Acknowledgements & Thanks 480

Scientific References For Integrative Oncology 483

Bibliography/Suggested Reading 584

Index 588

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