Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. It is caused by the interplay of genetic and environmental factors, including genetic vulnerability, food choices, lifestyle, and estrogen exposure. It focuses on the factors and the role of integrated oncology in their prevention.
Treatment for breast cancer typically includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and/or hormone therapy. But cancer patient care is much more comprehensive than these. It includes alleviating symptoms, managing treatment-related side effects, coping with fears, and coping with existential distress. It also extends to caring for caregivers.
Dr. Rajeev Kurapati
Integrative oncology is a specialty that aims to provide this holistic care to everyone undergoing the cancer treatment journey. The goal is to improve an individual’s quality of life during and after treatment, and in some cases even after the cancer is cured. All these interventions are recommended using an evidence-based approach, as safety is our top priority.
Integrative oncology helps women make choices to prevent breast cancer, slow its growth if it occurs, and prevent breast cancer from recurring after treatment. and the symptoms of the disease or its treatment.
Where integrative approaches may interfere with standard cancer care, they are avoided while women are receiving treatment. Integrative oncology uses evidence-based treatment when available. These treatments are based on the best available research and clinical experience. Integrative medicine focuses on healing the body, mind and spirit. Each person has their own path to healing. The best approach is to reduce your lifetime risk of developing cancer and focus on growing and improving your health.
The most common factors that increase the risk of breast cancer
• One or more alcoholic beverages per day
• Obesity
• Low intake of high fat, low fiber, processed foods, fruits and vegetables
• Mutations in one of the breast cancer genes, BRCA1 or BRCA2
The most common factors that reduce the risk of breast cancer
• Regular exercise for 30-60 minutes, 3-5 times a week.
• long breastfeeding
• Fresh food, including 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily
Integrative Oncology at St. Elizabeth Cancer Center is a whole person-centered, evidence-based cancer treatment that utilizes lifestyle modifications and practices from different traditions in addition to conventional cancer treatments.
To support cancer patients, the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center offers a range of programs, including healthy nutrition, yoga, meditation, mindfulness practices, acupuncture, massage therapy, and music therapy, delivered through state-of-the-art demo kitchens. We offer a variety of services.Aromatherapy, Healing Touch, Psychological Support Groups, Counseling, etc.
At St. Elizabeth Cancer Center, these modalities are offered to patients in the hospital rather than having them go out and ask individual providers. Combining a variety of therapies under one roof, our caring staff provides care in a safe, monitored and supportive environment. To use these services, please visit: Class & Event Calendar For more information, call (859) 301-4157.
Dr. Rajeev Kurapati is the Medical Director of Integrative Oncology at the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center.
