Integrative Oncology

Integrative Oncology Services

Integrative Medicine is healing oriented and takes into account the whole person (body, mind, and spirit) as well as all aspects of life.  It emphasizes supporting the body in its entirety using appropriate therapies, both conventional and complementary. 

Facing a cancer diagnosis can be one of life’s greatest challenges.  The moment you are diagnosed your world is turned upside down.  Along the way, you’ll encounter both physical and emotional challenges, but you don’t have to face them alone.  The Integrative Oncology Services here at Dayton Cancer Center, Medical Oncology Hematology Associates are here to help you and your loved ones through this challenging time.

Supportive Counseling Service

Tosha Cumbee, MSW, LISW

The Supportive Counseling services provides psychosocial and emotional support to Cancer patients and their loved ones.  Each patient deals with cancer differently and many people find it helpful to take advantage of these services to maximize their ability to cope with a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Some of the side effects you may experience from cancer and treatment, such as pain, poor sleep and fatigue, can be intensified if you are also experiencing emotional symptoms as well. 

Often counseling can help you better cope with these symptoms. The Supportive Counseling program is also available to assist patients and families with navigating both local and national resources to provide support and assistance for needs that may arise during treatment.

Nutritional Specialist Services

Dr. Erika Grushon

Health and disease are the result of an interaction between genes and lifestyle (diet, physical activity, sleep, stress, quality of relationships, and so on).  Lifestyle choices may influence cancer risk, rate of healing from cancer, and recurrence rate. 

By becoming an active part in the healing process, our goal is to increase your body’s strength and ability to adapt to therapies by utilizing a whole foods diet, encouraging healthy lifestyle choices, and teaching you how to maintain a sense of wellness and balance by using nutrition.

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