Finding direction with cancer - what integrative oncology can add to your treatment
No two cancer patients are alike, and no two cancer treatments come with the same challenges. Some people struggle with severe fatigue or nausea during chemotherapy. Others have completed their treatment and are wondering how to reduce the risk of recurrence. And some have just received a diagnosis and are looking for a second perspective before making a decision. For all of these people, integrative oncology can be a meaningful next step.
How integrative oncology differs from conventional cancer medicine
Conventional oncology focuses on fighting the tumour. That is its purpose and its strength. Integrative oncology asks a different, complementary question: What does this person need so that their body can get through treatment as well as possible, and what will help them stay healthy afterwards?
In practice, this means we look at the immune system, inflammatory markers, mitochondrial function, micronutrient levels and overall physical resilience. Not instead of conventional treatment, but alongside it and in close coordination with it.
Who can particularly benefit from integrative oncology
Integrative approaches can be especially valuable in the following situations:
- You are undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy and want to improve tolerability and reduce side effects through complementary measures
- You want to actively support your immune system with targeted, biologically informed therapies
- You have completed cancer treatment and are looking for a structured approach to relapse prevention that goes beyond standard follow-up care
- You have recently received a diagnosis and would like a comprehensive assessment of which complementary measures might be beneficial from the start
What integrative oncology at UNIFONTIS involves
At UNIFONTIS in Sickte, we work under the guidance of Prof. Dr. med. Joachim Drevs, a specialist in internal medicine and oncology with many years of experience in academic cancer research. Our approach brings together conventional medical treatment and evidence-based complementary therapies, individually tailored to each patient's diagnosis, stage of treatment, existing conditions and personal goals. This applies both during active treatment and throughout long-term follow-up care.
Integrative oncology - a real benefit for patients
When patients understand their body and their treatment more clearly, they make better decisions and engage more confidently with the process. Integrative oncology offers exactly that: a clear, medically informed picture of health that goes well beyond the tumour itself. It supports and strengthens at every stage of the illness, always adapted to the individual situation. For many patients, this broader view of their own health is a genuine advantage, because it allows them not only to receive treatment, but to play an active role in their own recovery.
If you would like to find out whether integrative oncology is right for your situation, we would be happy to talk with you, by phone, by video appointment or in person.
