What Does the Term Integrative Oncology Mean?


Integrative means inclusive, forming a whole from different parts or fields. An integrative approach in medicine and oncology is holistic,incorporating approaches and methods from both classical medicine and complementary (formerly known as alternative) methods.

All this is aimed at providing support to the diseased individual, who is at the center of integrative care. Classical medicine has its place in the treatment of cancer. With its methods, such as surgical procedures, chemotherapy, and radiation, it has helped many people either overcome the disease or alleviate the burden and difficulties caused by it. Unfortunately, classical medicine does not provide answers and does not address areas that are inherent and important to every person, such as diet, sleep patterns, relationships in which an individual operates, work environment, connection with one’s own body and emotions, and so on. It is precisely these areas that are often the essential breeding ground where disease arises. Therefore, it is beneficial to deal not only with the consequences of a lifestyle but also to look into the core of the emergence of an illness. Classical medicine extinguishes the fire, while integrative medicine, in addition to extinguishing the fire, recognizes and removes all the factors that led to the fire.

Comprehensive care focuses not only on the disease that a person has but on the person as a physical, spiritual, and energetic being. As Sir William Osler stated at the beginning of the century, “A good physician treats the disease, a great physician treats the person who has the disease.”

A person who has fallen ill with cancer certainly deserves holistic care. Cancer is a disease that still carries with it a tinge of taboo and a death sentence. However, by listening, understanding, and getting to know the entire human being, we can identify which processes contributed to the emergence of this disease. This way, we can help stop or even reverse the processes that drive the cancer disease.

Treatment of the Physical Body

Nutritional Counseling, Support, and Laboratory Results

We are what we eat. If we consume high-quality, balanced food, we feel accordingly. It is important what, how much, and when we introduce substances into our body. Based on your current diet, we will recommend changes in meal composition if needed.

As part of a holistic approach, we will examine your levels of essential minerals, vitamins, the state of your gut flora, heavy metal burden, hormonal balance, etc., depending on your issues. All laboratory tests are conducted in collaboration with an integrative laboratory in Germany.

Upon receiving the results, we will discuss which diet regimen and dietary supplements would be advisable in your case to support your body in the healing process.

Immune System Support

The immune system is the body’s first line of defense against foreign invaders, which can include viruses, bacteria, parasites, or tumor cells.

Each of us has in every moment circulating tumor cells in the body. However, most of these are recognized and destroyed by our immune system, preventing the development of clinically visible disease. When the immune system is weak, ineffective, or too many immune cells are ‘occupied’ elsewhere (e.g., immune reactions to food irritants, vaccines, chronic inflammatory processes in the teeth), cancer cells have every opportunity to grow and multiply unnoticed. Therefore, an effective immune system is the primary mechanism by which we can limit and reduce cancer.

Classical medicine increasingly recognizes the role of the immune system, leading to the use of more drugs that stimulate immune cells (immunotherapy, which is expanding in areas of lung, kidney cancer, melanoma, etc.). Integrative oncology bases its practices on studies, similar to classical medicine, where guidelines for treating specific cancers are set or modified based on studies. In integrative oncology,
natural substances are often central, such as curcumin, high doses of vitamin C, white mistletoe, boswellia, resveratrol, GC-MAF, to name a few. Research is also being conducted on cancer and other substances like dichloroacetate and salinomycin.

Ozone Therapy

Ozone (O3) is a colorless gas composed of three oxygen atoms. It can be administered rectally or intravenously, with the latter being recommended for cancer diseases. Cancer cells thrive in low-oxygen environments, so higher oxygen concentrations affect the cell’s metabolism, destabilize it, and lead to cell death (apoptosis). Even during classical chemotherapy treatment, it supports the body and helps reduce side effects of chemotherapy.

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Ionic Induction Therapy (PAPIMI)

The device uses ionic potential to affect the charge on the cell membrane, crucial for the transfer of substances in and out of the cell. A healthy cell membrane is a prerequisite for the cell’s processes to function harmoniously, as it allows the cell to receive all necessary substances and expel harmful waste. PAPIMI supports these processes. The device is widely used in rehabilitation medicine to speed up the healing of fractures and injuries. Recent studies highlight the importance of PAPIMI for symptoms of long COVID. Its use also improves blood circulation, resulting in better oxygen supply to cells.

Hyperthermia - Local and Systemic

Hyperthermia involves elevated temperature, either locally at the tumor site or systemically, where the entire body is heated to 39-41°C and maintained at this temperature for a certain period. It is particularly recommended during classical treatment as it improves blood flow, enhancing drug delivery to the affected area. Classical medicine primarily uses hyperthermia locally or regionally (HIPEC,
intracavitary, limb perfusion, etc.).(https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(02)00818-5/abstract, https://f.oaes.cc/xmlpdf/3a9b9e2a-7270-4e98-92a4-841069ff3d9c/2272.pdf
) Systemic hyperthermia not only improves blood flow but also activates the immune system, similar to the fever response during an infection.


Treatment of the Energetic Body

Bioresonance – Based on the fact that every body, organ, cell, and substance has its own frequency (vibration). The goal of the method is to transmit a healing impulse to the body, supporting health and healing.

Reiki – This type of therapy involves transferring cosmic healing energy through a channel, which is the therapist, to the patient or individual with a specific problem.

Tai Chi and Qi Gong – Tai Chi focuses on developing a sense of energy through movements, while Qi Gong focuses more on the sensation of each movement. Both techniques are relaxing, improving flexibility and balance.


Treatment of the Spiritual/Emotional Body

Emotions cannot be separated from the physical body. Increasing research shows that unrecognized, repressed emotions influence disease development. This is called psycho-neuro-endocrino-immunology (PNEI), with Dr. Gabor Mate being a representative of this developing branch of medicine. It explores the connection between the nervous and immune systems and the impact of emotions on individual health.

The fact is that today we are all prisoners of our thoughts and minds.Think about the last time you were without thoughts, just feeling your body? The essence of the techniques listed below is to bring awareness from thinking to feeling. When we feel, we cannot think. Through feeling, we can also connect with our traumas, memories, and
everything we had to suppress as a child to survive. Today, as adults, these defense mechanisms no longer serve us. On the contrary, they represent a cage that unconsciously suffocates and limits us from living to our highest potential. At the same time, they prevent us from awakening the inner wisdom and natural healing ability of the body.

Mindfulness – Teaches us to be present in the moment.

Meditation – Calming the mind and being fully aware.

Hypnosis – Medical hypnosis is an excellent way to deal with unrecognized emotions, process, and integrate them. By relaxing the body, attention is directed towards experiencing feelings. With a calm mind, the doors of the subconscious open, providing an opportunity for traumas, memories, or inappropriate behavior patterns to surface and be changed. Hypnosis is also extremely effective in managing side effects of treatment (nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, anxiety, insomnia, etc.). In the hands of a trained therapist, hypnosis is a process with no adverse effects. Source

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – A therapeutic approach that seeks to uncover the connection between thinking, emotions, and behavior.

Yoga – Many report feeling calmer and coping better with the disease and side effects of treatment while practicing yoga. Source

All the therapies mentioned in bold are available at our center.


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