Integrative Oncology For Breast Cancer
Your team for thriving and resilience.
You don't have to choose between natural and conventional care — you can do both.
From Diagnosis To Thriving
Initial Diagnosis
In a minute your world can transform. And in another minute, we want to help you transform it back to you! From helping hundreds of people who have walked this path before you, we want you to know that you will have a team to get you through this, starting with managing stress and moving on to your initial treatment from biopsy forward. The sooner we join forces, the better. We want to see you back to your true self, asap, despite your diagnosis!
Treatment
We want to assist you with the very best targeted nutrients, herbs and homeopathic medicines to help you be your healthiest and most energetic through any treatment. Whether you are getting surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiation, our goal is to minimize side effects before they happen, and if they do happen, to offer you the most effective solutions. At the same time, certain things may enhance the effectiveness of chemo or radiation while protecting your good cells. This is what we specialize in: you!
Thriving into Surveillance
Your future of no more treatment and being cancer free is a time to celebrate! And during this phase, we do some of our most important work together. Not only do we want to lower risk of recurrence, but we want to address the other factors that will make you thrive! From addressing detoxification protocols to enhancing cardiovascular health, and of course menopausal symptoms. Let’s create your new and best healthiest life!
How We Help
We have been committed to helping those with cancer for over 25 years!
We have developed recommendations for what works best for mitigating side effects and keeping your energy optimized, everyday! Our guidance is in the realm of nutritional medicine, herbal medicine and homeopathic medicine. We are naturopathic doctors committed to utilizing the most effective non-prescription interventions.
About Us
Strong Woman Wellness was founded by naturopathic physician Dr. Paul Gannon who is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology.
Testimonials
…exceeded my expectations… an indispensable part of my journey toward healing… a game-changer… a beacon of hope… genuine compassion… the emotional support has been invaluable.
….wonderful, attentive, responsive and extremely knowledgeable guide throughout my cancer treatment process. Thanks to his expertise I have avoided and eliminated so many side effects, i have been functional through all my treatments! No days in bed, it really has been miraculous. I cannot thank him enough!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take supplements during chemotherapy?
Absolutely, and with our guidance everything you take, and when, will work with your traditional treatments. We time and select every supplement carefully, so it supports you without ever working against your chemotherapy, radiation, or other treatment. In fact, we want everything that you take to help your treatments work better when possible. We want supplements to help you feel your best and limit side effects, as well as enhance the fighting that your immune system does.
Will natural treatment interfere with my oncologist's plan?
No. Every plan we create together is designed to complement your conventional treatment and nothing will interfere with your oncologist's plan.
How soon after diagnosis should I start?
As soon as possible. It does not matter where you are in your treatment journey, but the sooner that you start, the sooner we can help. For instance, in the case of a brand new diagnosis, you may not have a plan from your oncologist yet, and in some cases you may not have chosen your oncologist yet. This does not matter for engaging our services and we would advise to not wait, as we create a plan for you from your first appointment. For instance, the window right after biopsy and before treatment begins is one of the most valuable times to start your support, so the sooner we join forces, the better.
What is integrative oncology?
Integrative oncology combines nutritional, herbal, homeopathic, and other medicines. This is done with a comprehensive plan that is tailored to your unique health, history, goals, and current treatments. This can be accomplished through diet, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle factors, and even include what you think about. When it comes to supplementation we want every capsule you consume to have a purpose for your health, and align with any conventional cancer treatment.
We will address your goals for engaging our services, and add our own goals, like reducing side effects, protecting your healthy cells during treatments, and supporting your stamina, strength, and balance, both physical and emotional, so that you can enjoy and live every day to its fullest.
Do you replace my oncologist, or work alongside them?
We absolutely do not replace your oncologist, who will work with you to orchestrate any conventional treatment you are to receive.
Think of us as another member of your care team, focused on the supplemental factors for helping you fight cancer, from the best diet and nutritional supplements, to anything else that may be of benefit for your best health every day. While your oncologist manages your traditional medical treatment, we like to think of ourselves as helping with all the rest.
Do you work directly with my oncologist to create my plan?
We are happy to meet with you and your oncologist when you would like.
At your first appointment we meet and work with only you. This allows us to address your goals and where you are in your journey, including what treatments you have received or getting. We address many factors like stress and anxiety, sleep and rejuvanation, diet and nutrition, energy and stamina, and on from there.
What makes us different is that all of our recommendations are non-prescription and based in the realm of supplements to include nutrients, herbs, and other things like homeopathy, probiotics, and so much more on the market. As you know there are thousands of supplement options available and how overwhelming it can get, and we know which are great and which are not, or even harmful.