Posts by Dr. Katherine Neubauer

Ovarian Cancer Options

Posted on Mar 31, 2013 in Research

Did you know that there’s a therapy that is doubling survival times for women with ovarian cancer? Check out the Natural Medicine Journal for Dr. Neubauer’s article.

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IV vitamin C improves quality of life in breast cancer patients

Posted on Mar 31, 2013 in Research

A German study of 125 breast cancer patients finds that intravenous vitamin C improves quality of life., and that it can be used safely during chemotherapy or radiation. Patients who received intravenous vitamin C concurrent with their chemotherapy or radiation had significant improvements in their tolerance of conventional therapy. Intravenous vitamin C is a pro-oxidant, not an antioxidant, so it can be used concurrently with many chemotherapy or radiation therapy regimens. Read the study here. Interested in using IV vitamin C therapy as part of your cancer care program? We can partner you...

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Ask the Doctor: Thriving Through Chemotherapy

Posted on Mar 25, 2013 in Research

Q: My wife is starting chemotherapy for breast cancer next month. What can we do to help her stay healthier during treatment? Is there anything we can do to help the chemotherapy work better? — Ron in Jenks, Oklahoma A: Eating well, exercising, and taking nutritional supplements are keys to thriving through chemotherapy. For breast cancer survivors, exercising 30 minutes daily reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer by 50%. A diet rich in plants and whole, unprocessed foods can help your wife to fight cancer more effectively. Ground flax seed is especially beneficial. 3 TBS of...

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Ask the Doctor: Soy and Breast Cancer

Posted on Mar 25, 2013 in Research

Q: As a breast cancer survivor, should I eat or avoid soy?  — Amanda in Bartlesville A: New research indicates that soy foods decrease the risk of breast cancer recurrence. Naturopathic oncologist Dr Tina Kaczor states: “As the following studies show, evidence suggests there is no increased risk of recurrence for any subpopulations of breast cancer survivors (eg, pre- or postmenopausal, estrogen receptor positive or negative, those on or off hormonal treatments). Further, soy consumption lessened risk of all-cause mortality with increasing levels of consumption.”...

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Caregiver Support Films

Posted on Mar 25, 2013 in Research

Films that give hope and encouragement, support for caregivers of people with cancer: http://cancerkn.com/support-for-the-caregiver-resources-on-film/

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