Integrative Oncology care

Providing end-to-end care focused on you

When fighting cancer, taking care of yourself - body, mind and spirit - can help you better tolerate treatment, manage side effects, and improve quality of life.

However, many patients are not aware of the appropriate steps to improve their health during treatment. 

Research studies have shown that:

Nutrition

80% of cancer patients may suffer with malnutrition, and as little as a 5% weight drop 80% can be associated with a poorer outcome1

Supplements

40% of cancer patients say they take dietary supplements2

Medical advice

Less than 50% of oncologists discuss supplements with their patients3, even though some can cause harmful interactions

Mental health

32% of cancer patients are diagnosed with one or more mental health issues, including anxiety and depressions4

Activity

75% of people reduce their physical activity after being diagnosed with cancer5

At GenesisCare, we design care experiences that deliver the best possible outcomes.

To support our mission, we now offer supportive therapies which incorporate the practices of integrative oncology and functional medicine. These services may improve quality of life and clinical outcomes, and allow us to provide whole person care that's focused on you, not just your cancer diagnosis.

What is Integrative Oncology?

Integrative oncology utilizes supportive therapies, such as emotional support, mind and body practices, natural products, and or/lifestyle alterations, alongside conventional cancer treatments, such as radiation or medical oncology therapies. It helps patients take control of their health and improve quality of life both during cancer treatment as well as throughout survivorship.​

The GenesisCare integrative oncology recommendations are consistent with the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) Clinical Practice Guidelines. SIO has a mission to advance evidence-based, comprehensive, integrative healthcare to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.​

What is Functional Medicine?


Functional medicine addresses what the root cause of a person’s illness is instead of simply treating the symptoms. This could mean that you could be suffering from one issue that has several causes, or you could have many issues with one core cause. By addressing the underlying causes, cancer patients may be able to tolerate treatment better, as well as experience a better quality and potentially longer life.​

The functional medicine offerings at GenesisCare utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach and takes into account your lifestyle, nutritional, genetic, and environmental factors when developing a personalized plan.​

Available services


GenesisCare partners with multiple lab networks to provide a suite of functional medicine tests to assess your baseline health and nutritional status, including: 

Collaboration with integrative oncology providers*​

GenesisCare has an extensive, multidisciplinary network of integrative oncology independent practitioners we collaborate with who can help you improve your overall quality of life, including:​

Disclaimer:

*GenesisCare does not make any assurance regarding the quality of care or services offered by functional medicine providers. The choice whether to consult with any of these providers remains yours, and will not affect the quality of care you receive from your GenesisCare team. You are responsible for verifying insurance coverage and out of pocket costs with the provider and your health insurer at the time you seek services.​

Educational resources​

We want you to feel empowered throughout your treatment journey. Therefore, we are happy to provide you with a list of recommended educational materials:​

Available services

GenesisCare partners with multiple lab networks to provide a suite of functional medicine tests to assess your baseline health and nutritional status, including: 

Collaboration with integrative oncology providers*​

GenesisCare has an extensive, multidisciplinary network of integrative oncology independent practitioners we collaborate with who can help you improve your overall quality of life, including:​

Disclaimer:

*GenesisCare does not make any assurance regarding the quality of care or services offered by functional medicine providers. The choice whether to consult with any of these providers remains yours, and will not affect the quality of care you receive from your GenesisCare team. You are responsible for verifying insurance coverage and out of pocket costs with the provider and your health insurer at the time you seek services.​

Educational resources​

We want you to feel empowered throughout your treatment journey. Therefore, we are happy to provide you with a list of recommended educational materials:​

Our Integrative Oncology centers

Rancho Mirage (Radiation oncology)

40055 Bob Hope Drive, Suite B
Rancho Mirage, California 92270

Call: 760-202-3946

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Palm Desert (Radiation oncology)

77-840 Flora Road
Palm Desert, California 92211

Call: 760-200-8777

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Yucca Valley (Radiation oncology)

58-295 29 Palms Highway Suite A
Yucca Valley, California 92284

760-365-6300

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Kennewick (Radiation oncology)

7379 West Deschutes Avenue, Suite 100
Kennewick, Washington 99336

Call: 509-987-1800

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References

  1. “Malnutrition ‘Almost Epidemic’ among Patients with Advanced Cancer.” HemOnc Today, June 2017.
  2. Conway, R et al. Dietary supplement use by individuals living with and beyond breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer: A cross-sectional survey. ACS Journals. Dec 2021.
  3. Dallas, M. Cancer Docs, Patients and Herbs, Supplements. WebMD. Jan 2015.
  4. Mehnert, A. Four-Week Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Patients With Cancer Across Major Tumor Entities. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2014; 31:3540-3546.
  5. Roth, A. Study Shows Patients Are Less Active after Cancer Diagnosis. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center News. 2017.