Find Oncologists (Cancer Specialists) in USA
The Find an Oncologist Database is made available by ASCO (American Society of
Clinical Oncology) as an informational resource for patients and caregivers. The
database includes the names of physicians and other health professionals from
certain ASCO membership categories who have given their permission to be
identified publicly:
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World's Best Cancer Hospitals 2024
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Find Integrative Oncologists
What is Integrative Oncology?
Integrative medicine combines conventional Western medicine with complementary
and alternative treatments that have been researched and proven to be safe and
effective in healing. Integrative oncology uses integrative medicine as part of
standard cancer care.
"Integrative oncology is a practice where we
use lifestyle medicine like dietary modifications, stress reduction, exercise,
supplements and mind-body practices," says
Stacy D'Andre, M.D., a Mayo Clinic medical and integrative oncologist. "We combine all of these practices to help our cancer patients improve
quality of life and hopefully improve treatment outcomes, as well."
Integrative oncology is a patient-centered, evidence-based field
of cancer care that utilizes mind and body practices, natural products,
and/or lifestyle modifications from different traditions alongside
conventional cancer treatments. Integrative oncology aims to optimize
health, quality of life, and clinical outcomes across the cancer care
continuum and to empower people to prevent cancer and become active participants before,
during, and beyond cancer treatment.
Cancer survivor Nancy Novack has compiled a list of integrative professionals of all types. Search according to your interests. >
Directory of Integrative Practitioners and Healing CentersLook for the “Display only FABNO” button to look for a naturopathic physician board certified in naturopathic oncology >
Find a naturopathic doctor near youThis center offers a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine and an IHeLp (Integrative Health and Lifestyle) program, and you can search among graduates. Search for “Oncology” in the list of specialties >
Directory of graduatesHow to choose a cancer centre or cancer specialist
One of the things people with cancer often say is that everyone they
know seems to have something to recommend drink this, take that, see
this person who does this amazing therapy, stop eating that stuff,
start eating this. It can be overwhelming.
The great danger is that cancer patients then try to do too much,
taking a bit of everything. A touch of panic can set in, a fear that
they might be missing someting. They are at their most vulnerable a
time when they can be ’sold’ the quack therapies of the unscrupulous.
That is why we recommend that you find a practitioner / clinic where
you can get an integrated programme under the guidance of one
dedicated specialist, who is a real professional with experience of
your cancer.
But which - or who do you choose?
First of all, you could begin by treating all of the clinics and
specialists listed as though you are interviewing them for a very
important position (which is, in fact, exactly what you are doing!)
Then there are some key questions to be asked.
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How many patients have been treated with your sort of cancer at the
level and stage of your cancer?
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What have the results been? You need specifics on this, for
example, how many patients are still being monitored/checked in
on? How long have they been monitored for? What kind of regime
did they do?
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When the programme hasn’t worked, what have the factors been that
led to that?
- How long do I need to do this programme for?
- How easy is it to do at home?
- Will I need help to do it at home?
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How much will it all cost? Factor in consultancy fees, travel, cost
of supplements and different treatments over the time you might be
doing the programme.
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Do you LIKE the practitioner and feel you could have a good
relationship with them? It’s really important that you trust
the person/organisation and their style of working fits well with
yours.
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Do they have anyone they could refer you to to discuss their
experience? This is especially important if you are going
abroad for your treatment. Finding someone at home who has
been there and done it can be very reassuring.
Some people have found it helpful to get a friend or two to do the
initial checking out. Then you can compare the information you
get before making your own personal contact.
Read More: This article is part of the Winning the War on Cancer series.
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