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Integrative Cancer Care • London
Clear answers to common questions about integrative cancer care—what it is, how it works alongside oncology, safety and consent, and what to expect from consultations.
If you’re new to integrative cancer care, these pages give you the fastest clarity:
Integrative cancer care combines conventional oncology with evidence-informed complementary support to improve quality of life, wellbeing, and patient empowerment. It is designed to work alongside your oncology plan, not replace it. For the full overview, see Integrative Cancer Care.
No. “Alternative” typically implies replacing conventional treatment. Integrative care supports you alongside oncology with a safety-first approach. See Safety, governance & consent.
Many people seek support when newly diagnosed, during treatment, or in recovery—particularly when symptoms or side effects are affecting daily life. A consultation helps clarify what support is most appropriate. You can also read what to expect.
The focus is supportive care: symptom relief, better coping, improved sleep or energy, and clearer decision-making. We do not promise cancer cure outcomes from complementary therapies. How your plan is built is explained here: Your personalised care plan.
Not always. Some products can interact with medications, affect bleeding risk around procedures, or create timing issues around treatment cycles. This is why we review your full medication and supplement list. See Safety, governance & consent.
You should be cautious. The safest approach is to review any new supplement in the context of your treatment plan, blood results (where relevant), and timing considerations. This is part of the consultation process described in what to expect.
Screening typically includes medication/supplement interaction review, contraindications based on your history, timing considerations around cycles and procedures, and clear watch-outs. Read the full framework here: Safety, governance & consent.
That’s common. We help simplify where possible—prioritising what is most useful, removing unnecessary complexity, and ensuring better alignment with oncology treatment. How we structure that is explained in your personalised care plan.
With your consent, coordination may be possible. The aim is to keep your supportive plan aligned, clarify timing considerations, and reduce confusion. See: Working with your oncology team.
No. Oncology treatment decisions remain with your oncology team. Integrative care focuses on supportive strategies and complementary options when appropriate and safe. Read: Integrative Cancer Care overview.
Oncology letters (if available), treatment schedule, symptom history, and your medication/supplement list are most helpful. This is covered in what to expect.
We review your medical context and oncology timeline, screen medications and supplements for safety considerations, and build a clear, prioritised plan focused on quality of life. Full flow: What to expect.
Many patients leave the first consultation with an initial staged plan. Follow-ups refine it based on response, treatment changes, and evolving symptoms. See: Your personalised care plan.
Follow-up cadence depends on your stage and needs. Many benefit from review points when treatment changes or when new side effects emerge. The process is described here: What to expect.
Plans are modular: symptom support, nutrition and recovery guidance, mind-body resilience tools, and (where appropriate) complementary therapies with safety checks and timing guidance. Read: Your personalised care plan.
Only if appropriate for your clinical context and after safety screening. Some patients explore options like mistletoe or IV therapies, but they are always individualised and aligned with oncology care. Safety framework: Safety, governance & consent.
This is exactly why plans are staged and prioritised. We start with the smallest set of actions likely to help most now, then build gradually. See: Your personalised care plan.
What integrative cancer care is, who it helps, and how it supports quality of life.
First consultation → follow-ups, and how plans evolve with treatment changes.
Interaction screening, consent, documentation, and coordination.
For coordination details, see working with your oncology team.
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