At the Center
for Integrative Medicine, we
specialize in complementary care
for all phases of prostate cancer
treatment:
• primary prevention (not
getting it in the first place),
• treatment of active cancer
(helping to minimize side
effects and maximize function of
conventional treatments),
and
• secondary prevention (prevent
it from recurring).
We can help minimize effects of
prostate cancer or its treatment
on your physical well-being as
well as your social and
psychological health.
Here are our favorite tools for
helping patients who are dealing
with prostate cancer:
EXERCISE: Studies have shown
that daily exercise helps
prevent many types of cancer and
may help prevent recurrence.
Exercise is the best
“supplement” to strengthen your
immune system! It is also the
most effective tool to manage
the fatigue that may come with
treatment. Exercise is also
crucial for stress management
and good sleep. We counsel
patients on aerobic exercise or
in some cases refer to a cancer
exercise specialist.
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING: Side
effects from chemotherapy and
radiation treatment can present
nutritional challenges for
cancer patients. By meeting with
a registered dietitian, you can
learn healthy eating techniques
to relieve side effects and
promote healing. Have you been
wondering about supplements to
prevent or treat prostate
cancer, or have you heard about
dietary adjustments like eating
more tomatoes or less sugar? Our
specially trained dietitians
help patients sort fact from
fiction about dietary approaches
that prevent and treat prostate
cancer.
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING: Being
diagnosed with cancer is often
overwhelming. A visit with a
psychologist experienced in
working with patients who have
cancer can help them manage the
stress, anxiety, fear and
identity issues that come with
this diagnosis.
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