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Breast Cancer
Treatment
By Thomas Stearns Lee, NMD
Naturopathic medicine provided by a licensed
naturopathic physician will support women in their fight against
breast cancer in these fundamental ways:
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Providing prevention education and information
about your illness.
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Providing non-toxic, complementary treatments.
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Promoting optimal healing before and after breast
surgery.
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Limiting the side effects of chemotherapy and
radiation with protective natural medicines.
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Providing hormone replacement strategies that are
proven to be protective and non-aggravating to breast cancer.
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Emotional and psychological support.
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Mediating with allopathic oncologists, when
possible.
Naturopathic physicians might use any of the
following therapies.
Nutritional Counseling
Dietary modifications and therapeutic doses of
supplements that support the body's immune system.
Botanical Medicine
Immune-modulating substances, including American and
other ethnic herbal preparations.
Acupuncture
Point therapies of various kinds often help in pain
management, nausea treatment, and immune support.
Homeopathy
Individual prescriptions may be used to build the
vital force and stimulate the body's immune response.
Hydrotherapy
Traditional European water therapies detoxify and
stimulate the vitality and immunity, increasing the chances of
remission.
Mental / Emotional
Visualization, prayer, and meditation are encouraged
based on the patient's belief systems. We encourage
team-building and referrals to cancer support groups and counselors.
Exercise
These could vary from mild to moderate exercise
programs for immune stimulation, to training and work-hardening
programs that rebuild optimal functioning.
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