What is Integrative Oncology?

Integrative oncology combines Western medicine and traditional cancer treatment with evidence-based, complementary or integrative therapies with the goal of managing the patient’s symptoms, controlling side effects, and improving the state of mental well-being.

Integrative oncology works in conjunction with other parts of treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy to help your immune system combat cancer, help you recover treatment and lower stress levels that can contribute to cancer growth.

Integrative oncology treatment services provided by the MediSys Health Network include:

• Acupuncture
• Aroma therapy
• Massage therapy
• Meditation
• Yoga & Tai Chi
• Biofeedback
• Herbal medicine (when appropriate)

We also offer behavioral healthcare services, nutritional support, oncology rehabilitation, pain management, holistic nursing, music therapy, and spiritual support to treat the patient’s body, mind, and spirit.

Why is it Important?

The effects of cancer and its therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy can severely affect many patients. Significant side effects include pain, neuropathy, bone loss, vasomotor symptoms, nutritional deficiencies and arthralgia.

To minimize the severity of these side effects, the MediSys Health Network offers services to assist with lifestyle modification including nutritional support and physical activity along with complementary modalities such as mindfulness practices to increase patient comfort, satisfaction and improve patient outcomes.

We offer Integrative Health services to all patients regardless of their insurance coverage or their ability to pay.