INTEGRATIVE CANCER CARE

If you are interested in booking a Cancer Care First Visit, you should book with Dr. Amy Velichka, ND only. She will open up availability for new cancer care patients in the fall of 2025. Please call the office if you would like to be added to her cancer care waitlist.

Our team of experts in natural medicine can help you safely integrate natural supports into your cancer care program.

Saskatoon Naturopathic Medicine offers comprehensive, naturopathic cancer care options to help support patients before, during and after their conventional cancer treatments.

Dr. Amy Velichka, ND uses the best available evidence to guide her supportive treatment recommendations. She also keeps current by mentoring with doctors across the globe who have expertise in integrative oncology.

Dr. Velichka frequently attends conferences and seminars on supportive therapies and treatments for patients with cancer. She also works with an extensive professional network of Naturopathic Doctors and MD’s to ensure we continue to provide the most current services for our patients dealing with cancer. Referrals are promptly made where appropriate. Respecting individual needs and values are our priority.

Your oncologist is the expert in conventional cancer treatment. Our job, as Naturopathic Doctors, is to work with the plan set by your oncologist to safely and effectively integrate natural medicines and treatments that fit your personal goals and values.

THE GOALS FOR USING COMPLEMENTARY NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE DURING CANCER TREATMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• To prepare patient physically and emotionally to cope with the challenge of conventional treatments

• To ensure the general health of all physiologic systems which prevent delays in treatment and thereby maximize the cytotoxic efficacy and post-treatment recovery

• To educate the patient about potential drug-nutrient/botanical interactions

• To limit and/or prevent side effects and long-term toxicities resulting from chemotherapy and radiation – thereby maintaining quality of life

• To recommend nutrients, botanicals and natural therapies that have independent anti-cancer effects without interfering with the efficacy of chemotherapy or radiation

• To offer patients the highest quality of life and the best possible outcome given their specific diagnosis