Episode Summary
What happens when your oncology specialist gets cancer? Where do they turn for the most recent information on nutrition for cancer to help guide their decisions? How do they decide if melatonin, vitamin C, fish oil, or other natural approaches are a good idea or going to make things worse? Dr. Jen Green is an oncology specialist and a research director for the largest integrative oncology database in the world. And she recently completed her own treatment for head and neck cancer.
Key Takeaways To Tune In For
- (01:27) – Meet Dr. Jen Green
- (05:21) – Navigating Treatment Concerns
- (10:20) – Dr. Green’s Personal Cancer Journey
- (20:24) – Mind-Body Connection and Coping Strategies
- (27:05) – Understanding High Levels of Evidence
- (34:14) – The Role of Naturopathic Doctors in Oncology
- (35:45) – Rapid Fire Round: Natural Agents in Cancer Care
Resources talked about in this episode
Website:
https://knowintegrativeoncology.org/
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