What is “Combination” Breast Cancer Treatment?

Many breast cancer patients embrace a mixed approach to their healing, seeking to combine Standard of Care Treatments (SOC) or only parts of it, with Off-Label Treatments and/or Alternative Therapies that not only minimize harsh side effects but some actually provide scientifically backed effect cancer treatment.

This breast cancer patient empowering strategy allows women to take charge of their health journey, blending some standard of care treatment, like surgery to remove visible tumors and repurposed drugs (Off-Label) and localized treatments, such as Hyperthermia and then adding alternative medicines – supplements, in place of chemotherapy that creates a cancer killing cocktail that attacks the cancer from different angles, all at the same time and is less toxic, or non-toxic to their body. 

Because this approach tends to be less toxic patients can remain on their effective protocols for a longer periods of time maintaining their health and their quality of life.

Combination treatments can be quite effective in breast cancer treatment and management while side-stepping the harsh side effects of standard of care treatments. These doctors can create a much more personalized treatment plan for their patients. Finding doctors who support this approach can be challenging without knowing where to look. It’s essential to choose a doctor who accepts your insurance to cover office visits and necessary tests. All insurance companies will pay for medically necessary tests ordered by an MD or DO. Some may also cover tests ordered by a Naturopathic Doctor (ND), but you might still need an MD or DO to order certain tests so your insurance will cover them.

The most helpful types of doctors for Combination Treatment are:

• Integrative Medicine MD/DO for your PCP
• Internal Medicine MD/DO for your PCP
• Functional Medicine Doctors (most don’t take insurance) MN/NMD/DO
• Health & Wellness MD/DO/NMD
• Oncologist MD/DO/NMD
• Hormone Specialist MD/NMD/DO
  

  When embarking on a personalized breast cancer protocol you also need a physician who truly understands female hormones and menopause. These two are intertwined because even younger women are thrust into menopause by some of the surgeries or treatment medications – so this type of doctor is critical to a young woman’s long-term recovery and fertility.
  
  

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