Join us for an insightful session with Dr. Heidi Kussmann as she shares her journey into naturopathic oncology and how it can work alongside or in place of conventional cancer treatment. Learn how patients can decide between approaches, and discover the core therapies she uses — including IV vitamin C, mistletoe, fasting protocols, and more. Dr. Kussmann also addresses rising concerns like colon cancer and shares how she supports women with breast cancer, especially around side effects and recurrence prevention. The session wraps up with a moving success story and valuable guidance for those feeling overwhelmed after a diagnosis.

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Timestamps:

• 00:01:18 – Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your journey into naturopathic oncology?
• 00:04:00 – For those unfamiliar, what exactly is naturopathic oncology, and how does it work alongside or in place of conventional treatment?
• 00:07:50 – How can a patient determine whether to pursue conventional or naturopathic care when it comes to oncology treatment?
• 00:10:21 – Can we talk about the success outcomes between these different approaches?
• 00:16:10 – What are some of the core therapies or modalities you often use in naturopathic oncology? For example, do you work with IV vitamin C, mistletoe, hyperbaric oxygen, hyperthermia, fasting protocols, or others? And how do you decide which to use for a given patient?
• 00:26:02 – Let’s talk about colon cancer, which is on the rise. What are some root causes or risk factors you often see, and how do you support patients before, during, or after treatment?
• 00:34:28 – For our predominantly female audience—how do you support women with breast cancer, especially with side effects and recurrence prevention?
• 00:40:23 – Is naturopathic oncology typically covered by insurance? What can someone expect in terms of cost or visit frequency?
• 00:45:41 – If someone has just been diagnosed with cancer and feels overwhelmed, what would you want them to know first? (Any helpful resources?)
• 00:49:20 – Could you share a success story or a memorable patient case?
• 00:52:08 – Would you support a patient who chooses to pursue a fully naturopathic approach to treatment?
• 00:56:00 – How are lymphocytes related to cancer?
• 00:59:35 – What’s the best way for someone to reach out to you?

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