Cancer Cureology

Cancer Cureology introduces a new 21st century integrative paradigm of cancer care where you are at the center of attention, not the cancer by itself. While cancer treatment almost always requires some combination of Western techniques, it is equally important to actively support the body, mind and soul during and after treatment. These mainly natural strategies are crucial to prevent cancer, to reduce symptoms during and after treatment, and to proactively do everything possible to help prevent recurrence. Cancer Cureology is not a book focused simply on "alternative medicine." It is MUCH BETTER and much more far-reaching than that, because it is a compilation of what is leading edge and what is most likely to help you! It is the background information for a five step anti-cancer integrative treatment and support system. Cancer Cureology explores the scientific evidence to get at the truth behind natural therapies. 21st century sciences such as epigenetics, nutrigenomics and immune modulation form the basis for collaboration between mainstream and natural anti-cancer strategies. Cancer Cureology is indispensible to anyone who wants to survive and thrive after a cancer diagnosis. It can also help anyone who wants to prevent cancer in the first place. Author Dr. Steve Vasilev MD MBA FACOG FACS FACN ABIHM is a nationally recognized cancer surgeon, triple board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology and Integrative & Holistic Medicine. Dr.Vasilev strongly supports patient centered integrative oncology care as the 21st century new gold standard. Given that the word doctor derives from the word "docere," he firmly believes the most skilled doctor must also be a patient teacher and caring guide. Dr. Vasilev is also a nationally known educator and clinical researcher. He has been on the faculty at multiple medical schools and cancer centers including USC, UC Irvine, and City of Hope. He is currently a Professor at UCLA and John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, California. He has trained over two hundred doctors in complex surgery and integrative cancer care. As an innovative master surgeon he performs 90% of his surgeries using advanced minimally invasive laparoscopy and robotics. As an author, he has published and contributed to hundreds of articles, research meeting abstracts, and book chapters. He also authored a textbook on the topic of scientific evidence based perioperative and supportive care. Among many awards, Best Doctors(R) has listed him among the nation's top 5% of doctors for sixteen years running. As a physician who also holds an MBA degree from the prestigious UCLA Anderson School, Dr.Vasilev has a keen sense of science-supported truth vs. marketing hyperbole. So, in practice and in this book, he shares how to find the best evidence supported natural anti-cancer options. At the same time he strives to keep your "B.S.-meter" tuned up to help you avoid useless and harmful treatments. As a true certified multidimensional and authoritative expert in both Western and Eastern natural approaches to cancer care, he forges an integrative path for the reader to follow towards surviving and thriving after a cancer diagnosis.

Cancer Cureology, the ultimate survivor's holistic guide to integrative, natural, anti-cancer answers, is written by Dr. Steve Vasilev MD, America's first and leading quadruple board certified integrative gynecologic oncologist. Dr. Vasilev is also Clinical Professor at the David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine and the John Wayne Cancer Institute.

A provocative and surprising investigation into the ways that profit, personalities, and politics obstruct real progress in the war on cancer—and one doctor's passionate call to action for change This year, nearly 1.6 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed and more than 1,500 people will die per day. We've been asked to accept the disappointing strategy to "manage cancer as a chronic disease." We've allowed pharmaceutical companies to position cancer drugs that extend life by just weeks and may cost $100,000 for a single course of treatment as breakthroughs. Why have we been able to cure and prevent other killer diseases but not most cancers? Where is the bold government leadership that will transform our system from treatment to prevention? Have we forgotten the mission of the National Cancer Act of 1971, to "conquer cancer"? Through an analysis of over 40 years of medical evidence and interviews with cancer doctors, researchers, drug company executives, and health policy advisors, Dr. Cuomo reveals frank and intriguing answers to these questions. She shows us how all cancer stakeholders—the pharmaceutical industry, government, physicians, and concerned Americans—can change the way we view and fight cancer in this country.

The first goal of this book is to provide the patient with accurate information. The second goal is to show how a combination of "orthodox medicine" and complementary therapies can help people through their cancer diagnosis, treatment and follow up. Early chapters apply to all women diagnosed with cancer, followed by chapters for each specific site of disease. Then follow chapters on chemotherapy, radiotherapy, pain management, complementary therapies and spiritual approaches. The book incorporates a novel "4 cusp" approach, which enables women to explain to their families where they are in the process.