Cancer (Oncology) Care

Testing & Individualised Assessment

A personalised approach may include reviewing blood pathology, nutritional deficiencies, vitamin D, iodine, thyroid function, blood glucose, inflammatory markers and liver and kidney health. Where clinically appropriate, additional functional testing may help identify circulating tumour test (CTC), microbiome or nutritional concerns.

Testing is selected according to your individual needs and complements the diagnostic investigations and monitoring.

Dietary Modifications

Nutrition plays an important role in maintaining strength, supporting immune health and managing inflammation. A balanced, nutrient-dense diet incorporating vegetables, quality proteins, healthy fats and fibre-rich foods can help support your nutritional needs.

Dietary recommendations are personalised according to your cancer diagnosis, treatment, digestive function and nutritional requirements.

Stress Management

A cancer diagnosis can place significant emotional and physical stress on the body. Chronic stress may affect sleep, emotional wellbeing and quality of life.

Mindfulness, meditation, breathing exercises, gentle movement and other relaxation techniques can help support emotional resilience, improve sleep and promote a greater sense of wellbeing.

Nutritional Supplements

Certain nutritional supplements and herbal medicines may provide complementary support for nutritional deficiencies, inflammation, digestive health and treatment-related symptoms.

Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, medicinal mushrooms, curcumin and other nutrients have been studied for their potential health benefits. Recommendations are individualised, with careful consideration of safety, scientific evidence and possible interactions with cancer treatments.

Lifestyle Modifications

Healthy lifestyle habits can play an important role in supporting wellbeing throughout cancer care. Regular gentle exercise, restorative sleep, adequate hydration, stress reduction and reducing alcohol and tobacco exposure can support physical and emotional health.

Lifestyle recommendations are tailored to your energy levels, treatment schedule and individual circumstances.

Naturopathic care is complementary to, rather than a replacement for, conventional oncology treatment. All herbal medicines and nutritional supplements should be reviewed for potential contraindications and interactions with cancer medications.