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Integrative Oncology Support

Integrative oncology support

Care that works alongside your oncology team

A cancer diagnosis changes everything. You’re navigating a flood of information, making difficult decisions, and trying to stay strong for the people around you. Conventional treatment is essential, and we fully support your oncology team, but there is more you can do.

According to a 2022 study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, up to 87% of individuals with cancer use at least one form of complementary and alternative (CAM) therapy following their diagnosis. The research is clear on why: patients do better, recover faster from surgery, tolerate chemotherapy and radiation better, and maintain a higher quality of life when CAM is included as part of their treatment plan. Integrative oncology support helps your body tolerate treatment, recover faster, and feel more like yourself throughout the process.

Benefits

  • Better tolerance of chemotherapy and radiation
  • Faster recovery from surgery
  • Relief from common side effects like fatigue, nausea, and neuropathy
  • Immune system support throughout treatment
  • Higher quality of life during and after treatment
  • Evidence-based therapies, coordinated with your oncology team

Our approach

We work with your oncology team, not around it

We’ve been offering integrative oncology support to Central Oregon since 2012, and we’ve seen firsthand how well patients do when conventional treatment is paired with an integrative care plan.

Your conventional oncology team leads the way. We work with them, not around them. When you establish care, we’ll sit down together to talk through your diagnosis, your goals, and the fears and concerns that come with all of this. From there, we build a plan that fully supports your oncologist’s recommended course of action and layers in research-backed therapies to help minimize side effects and keep your body strong.

treatment offerings

Targeted IV Therapies for Cancer Support

High-dose vitamin C

Immune support and potential tumor suppression

Glutathione

Detoxification and protection from chemo side effects

Curcumin

Powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant

Resveratrol

Antioxidant and cellular protection

Mistletoe

One of the most researched integrative oncology therapies in the world

Quercetin

Potent antioxidant & anti-cancer nutrient

currently accepting new patients

You have more options than you think. We would be honored to be part of your care team.

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Everything you need to know

Frequently Asked Questions

No. We ensure that the IV therapies we recommend are safe to use while undergoing conventional treatment. We may adjust dosing or frequency depending on your specific diagnosis.
The best time to start is as soon as possible. If our goal is to slow down the replication of cancer cells, then we need immediate intervention. We can start therapies even before you begin your conventional protocol.
Chart notes are shared after our initial consult so your oncology team is aware of our plan. Most of the local oncologists are on board with integrative oncology IV therapy.
The IV therapy options at IFM Bend have been around for decades and their safety profiles are well established.

This is in part based on your diagnosis, your time, and your resources.

Unfortunately, no. Your insurance will not cover non-FDA treatments even if we know they are in the best interest of your health. You can use FSA/HSA money with a letter of medical necessity.

Yes. Cancer cells all have similar mechanisms for replication, no matter if you have melanoma, breast, colon, or ovarian cancer.

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