Cancer

    In managing cancer patients, we emphasize treatment techniques that enable the body to heal itself. 

Treatment options at the Schachter Center include detoxification, dietary protocols, and nutritional supplements that enhance and support the immune system and the healing process.  Oral supplements include: vitamins, minerals, enzymes, herbs, phytonutrients, and other nutritional supplements.  Intravenous hydrogen peroxide and/or intravenous infusions of high doses of vitamin C are often recommended.  We frequently recommend other natural substances that appear to have some anti-cancer properties, for certain patients.  

Extensive testing may be done to evaluate nutritional status (direct or functional vitamin tests, serum coenzyme Q10, red blood cell minerals), heavy metal toxicity (provoked urine tests for mercury, lead, and others), the status of the liver’s detoxification mechanisms, hormone status (DHEA levels, basal temperatures for thyroid function, and others) and immune status (Natural Killer Cell functional activity). Of course, standard tests such as a complete blood count, liver chemistry tests, and blood cancer markers are routinely ordered, especially if they haven’t been done recently. 

We also utilize the innovative, non-toxic, biological compounds developed by the late Dr. Mirko Beljanski. 

Mind-body therapies are considered an essential part of our holistic treatment protocol and  are offered by Peter Reznik, CSW, PhD.  Many patients find Reiki, a relaxation therapy made available by Sandra M. Davis, RM, IARP,  quite helpful, contributing to healing on a deeper level when combined with our total approach to cancer.  Our acupuncturist, Bob Connolly, works with many cancer patients to help reduce pain and stimulate enhanced healing,