by Connie Hernandez, ND
I’m always surprised to realize how interested people are whenever I speak or write about the latest cancer research.
Why are so many people interested in cancer news today?
For one thing, cancer risk has risen to unprecedented, near-epidemic levels.
Between 2015 and 2020, the world cancer rate increased by 57 percent. Also, greater numbers of young people are contracting cancer than ever before. And of course, most of us have friends or relatives who’ve been touched by cancer.
What’s going on? What’s fueling the epidemic? We can point to a large number of factors, including:
- Processed foods
- Electromagnetic fields (EMFs)
- Toxic chemicals are everywhere, and over 100,000 have not been tested for safety.
- Genetic damage
- Foods that are bereft of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes due to agribusiness practices
- High levels of stress
Your Adjunctive Cancer Care Options With Drs. Connie and Marcel
The most effective cancer treatment is multi-dimensional. Dr. Marcel and I offer an array of diagnostic approaches and adjunctive treatments.
First-time patients, particularly those with estrogen-related cancers such as breast, uterine, or colon cancer or malignant melanoma, will first see Dr. Connie, who will assesses basic bodily functions with the help of a Wellness Panel.
Dr. Connie will also assess any issues in hormonal metabolism with a comprehensive urine test.
Evaluation of the intestinal microbiome may also be considered. Finally, dietary, lifestyle, and emotional and spiritual well-being will be assessed.
If the patient is scheduled for surgery or radiation, we will help them select protocols to help reduce the side-effects and optimize the treatment’s efficacy.
If a patient is on a conventional treatment protocol, Dr. Connie will help them understand which nutrients or botanicals may be indicated or contra-indicated as adjunctive support for their medical treatment.
Dr. Connie can also suggest general naturopathic medical factors that may help with issues that commonly occur during cancer, such as digestive upset, insomnia, anxiety, etc.
Patients who have been treated for breast cancer will often opt for thermographic analysis in addition to conventional testing, and Dr. Connie will evaluate the results.
After visiting with Dr. Connie, you will most likely be referred to Dr. Marcel.
Dr. Marcel specializes in cancer treatment, particularly prostate cancer, although he sees patients with all cancer types. (Dr. Marcel’s book, Prostate Cancer: A Comprehensive Integrative Guide, is now available on Amazon.)
Dr. Marcel focuses on IV treatments, typically starting with extremely well-researched intravenous vitamin C protocols for cancer that are tailored to individual needs as cancer patients move through their treatment programs.
In addition to intravenous vitamin C, Dr. Marcel may suggest injectable mistletoe. He is also currently assessing the value of salicinium in the treatment of cancer, and has provided salicinium to a number of patients. We are awaiting the results to confirm the benefits that have previously been realized in research studies.
Other IV treatments for cancer patients may include therapies for issues that frequently arise during conventional treatment – for example, various IVs that are designed to treat neuropathies, fatigue, and/or malnutrition.
We monitor our cancer patients with cancer antigens, comprehensive metabolic profiles, CBCs, and other relevant lab values.
When emotional issues are at the forefront, we refer our patients to Jane Hernandez who currently offers video consults from her home in Sonoma. Jane is a specialist in Emotional Freedom Technique and hypnotherapy, treatments that can be helpful in addressing underlying energetic imbalances and restoring the body’s healthy response.
For more information, and to discuss your individual needs, give us a call at (650) 602-8972.