S1E2: An Introduction to Integrative Oncology feat: Dr. Gary Deng, MD, PhD - Medical Director of Integrative Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Cancer is widespread in humans around the world, and with that, there are many myths, misconceptions, and fears attached to it. But it can be treated, healed, and prevented.

There was a time in the medical community when the goal of treating was mere survival. But times have changed, technology and research has advanced and medical professionals now have more awareness about increasing survival and QOL. 

The answer to this lies in - INTEGRATIVE ONCOLOGY. 

 

In this episode of Healing Cancer The Right Way, host Samara Mahindra (Founder of CARER- India's first Integrative Oncology Platform) discusses with the Father of Integrative Oncology - Dr. Gary Deng about how Integrative Oncology directly impacts a patient’s healing. 

Dr. Deng is a Medical Director of the Bendheim Integrative Medicine Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University in New York. His professional expertise is in the use of an integrative medicine approach to help patients throughout the continuum of cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship.

Dr. Deng has taken a leadership role in the emerging and evolving field of integrative oncology. He has built a robust integrative medicine physician practice and directs clinical services provided at the At Bendheim Integrative Medicine Center at MSKCC. 

Dr. Deng is actively conducting some incredible research and developing innovations in the field.

Listen as they talk about:

What exactly is Integrative Oncology and what kind of developments have taken place. 
- A brief intro to immunotherapy
- Importance of Diet and working on balancing your immunity
- Indian Food Diet v/s Western Food Diet
- Herbs and medicines that can help you heal better & lots more

 

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