Integrative Cancer Care: Prevention, Testing, and Personalized Treatment

by | Mar 28, 2025 | Integrative Cancer Care

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 3 people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. In 2022, the CDC reported cancer as the second leading cause of death, underscoring the urgency of a more comprehensive approach.

With rising cancer rates—including more aggressive forms in younger individuals—patients are increasingly seeking integrative cancer care. This approach blends conventional oncology with holistic wellness strategies to support healing, improve outcomes, and enhance prevention.

Understanding Cancer: Types, Trends, and Root Causes

Cancer is a complex disease that can affect nearly every organ or tissue. It is generally classified into two categories:

  • Hematological cancers (blood cancers): leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma

  • Solid tumors: cancers of the breast, prostate, lungs, colon, and other organs

According to the National Institutes of Health, the top five new cancer diagnoses for 2025 include breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and melanoma.

What Causes Cancer?

While many assume cancer is primarily genetic, most cases are not caused by inherited mutations. Research highlights several modifiable contributors:

  • Viral infections (HPV, hepatitis B and C, Epstein-Barr virus)

  • Environmental toxins (pesticides, heavy metals, mold, industrial chemicals)

  • Insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction, which fuel cancer growth

  • Lifestyle factors such as smoking, poor diet, and chronic stress

Researchers such as Dr. Otto Warburg and Dr. Thomas Seyfried emphasize cancer’s metabolic roots, showing how cancer cells thrive on glucose. This understanding shifts the focus from treatment-only to prevention and metabolic optimization.

How Cancer Is Diagnosed

Traditional diagnostic tools include biopsies, imaging (CT, MRI, PET scans), and lab tests for biomarkers.

Today, advanced testing offers earlier detection and personalized insights. One groundbreaking tool is RGCC testing, which analyzes circulating tumor cells and cancer markers.

Early Detection with RGCC: Onco-D-clare

For years, RGCC testing was available only after diagnosis. That has changed with Onco-D-clare, a blood test that detects cancer markers even before symptoms appear.

This test empowers patients to:

  • Take a proactive role in prevention

  • Detect cancer earlier than standard imaging

  • Intervene before cancer progresses

Onco-D-clare represents a major advancement in early cancer detection and prevention.

The RGCC Integrative Cancer Pathway

RGCC testing supports a personalized, step-by-step cancer care plan:

Step 1: Establish a Baseline with Oncotrace

  • Counts circulating tumor cells (CTCs)

  • Identifies tumor origin and resistance factors

  • Detects stemness markers linked to metastasis and recurrence

Step 2: Personalize Treatment with Onconomics

  • Onconomics Plus: Tests 50+ chemotherapy agents and 50+ natural compounds

  • Onconomics: Focuses on chemotherapy effectiveness

  • Onconomics Extracts+: Evaluates natural therapies plus chemotherapy

  • Onconomics Extracts: Focuses solely on plant-based compounds

Step 3: Monitor Progress

  • Reassess every 3–4 months using Oncocount, Oncotrace, or Oncotrail RGCC

  • Adjust protocols in real time based on results

Step 4: Support Remission and Prevent Recurrence

  • Continue Oncotrace and Oncotrail testing

  • Detect recurrence long before symptoms appear

  • Maintain ongoing surveillance for peace of mind

Integrative Cancer Care: A Whole-Person Strategy

An integrative approach combines the strengths of oncology with lifestyle, nutrition, and targeted natural therapies. This may include:

  • Chemotherapy or radiation tailored by RGCC results

  • Blood sugar and insulin management (low-glycemic or ketogenic diet)

  • Repurposed medications with anti-cancer potential

  • Targeted supplements such as vitamin D, curcumin, and medicinal mushrooms

  • Regular exercise and movement

  • Stress management through mindfulness, breathwork, or therapy

  • Improved sleep and circadian rhythm support

This strategy not only improves treatment outcomes but also helps reduce side effects and enhances quality of life.

Can You Prevent Cancer?

No approach eliminates risk completely, but lifestyle choices can dramatically reduce it. Prevention strategies include:

  • Maintaining a healthy body weight

  • Avoiding processed foods, industrial oils, and excess sugar

  • Eliminating smoking and reducing alcohol intake

  • Exercising regularly, including strength and aerobic training

  • Supporting detox pathways to reduce toxin load

  • Prioritizing quality sleep and stress management

Adding Onco-D-clare as an annual screening tool further strengthens prevention by detecting cancer markers early.

Ready to Take Charge of Your Health?

Whether you are newly diagnosed, in remission, or focused on prevention, integrative cancer care provides a personalized path forward. By combining modern science, metabolic insights, and natural strategies, you gain a proactive approach to your health journey.

Nursing your journey to lasting wellness.

Dr. Stasha-Gae Roberts, DNP, MPH, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

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