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Integrative Cancer Support

Comprehensive cancer care can involve more than conventional treatments. Integrative and holistic physicians in the Sutter Health network provide complementary therapies to support you during the journey and help restore you to full health—body, mind and spirit.

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Holistic Cancer Support

Beyond treating the disease, your cancer care can be expanded to include therapies that support your mind, body and spirit.

At Sutter’s Institute for Health & Healing, we take your whole being—not just your cancer—into account. Our goal is to advance and optimize your health from the early stages of your cancer journey, helping you cope with your treatment's side effects and supporting you into survivorship.

To do that, we partner with you to incorporate holistic therapies to reduce pain and enhance your immune system, such as Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, as well as restore balance through functional medicine, mindfulness training and oncology massage.

Our integrative nutrition services use targeted approaches to optimize health throughout your cancer treatment. In addition, we can direct you to a “Look Good, Feel Better” class, offered at several Sutter locations and sponsored by the American Cancer Society. In these workshops, you’ll receive information on cancer-specific skin and nail care; makeover tips from trained professionals; and advice on wigs and accessories.

We also address the emotional and spiritual aspects of living with cancer. You’ll find compassionate and capable staff who provide care through Sutter’s counseling services and support groups. We offer free private and family counseling to help you and your family deal with the cancer journey and enhance coping techniques.

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  • Delicious Cancer Fighting Recipes (PDF)
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Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Research shows acupuncture can be an effective treatment tool for chronic pain. Learn how the practitioners at Sutter’s Institute for Health & Healing can help.

Patient Stories

Musician's Life and Spirit Saved through Integrative Approach

After CPMC's oncology team and the Institute for Health & Healing helped save musician Eric Muhler's life, he found a special way to give back.

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Complementary and alternative medicine use herbs, meditation, acupuncture, homeopathy and other approaches to treat different health issues.

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Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Lorena F. Hillman, M.D.

Lorena F. Hillman, M.D.

  • Holistic/Integrative Medicine

Helen P. Chang, M.D., FAAP, MPH

Helen P. Chang, M.D., FAAP, MPH

  • Holistic/Integrative Medicine

Miki T. Purnell, M.D.

Miki T. Purnell, M.D.

  • Holistic/Integrative Medicine

Mary L. Davenport, M.D., M.S.

Mary L. Davenport, M.D., M.S.

  • Holistic/Integrative Medicine

Jennifer A. Griffin, M.D.

Jennifer A. Griffin, M.D.

  • Holistic/Integrative Medicine

Erin Martin, D.O., MPH

Erin Martin, D.O., MPH

  • Holistic/Integrative Medicine

Judith D. Jones, M.D.

Judith D. Jones, M.D.

  • Holistic/Integrative Medicine

Tahereh K. Naderi, M.D.

Tahereh K. Naderi, M.D.

  • Holistic/Integrative Medicine

Akil Palanisamy, M.D.

Akil Palanisamy, M.D.

  • Holistic/Integrative Medicine

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