Episode 1: Welcome to Naturopathic Cancer CARE

PROSPER Natural Cancer CARE with Carla Wrenn

In this inaugural episode of PROSPER Natural Cancer CARE, Carla Wrenn, a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Functional Medicine Practitioner, provides an overview of her approach to cancer care. She outlines her aim to help individuals with cancer feel as well as possible during all stages from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond, to support their overall health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Carla emphasises her evidence-based approach and discusses the principles of Integrative Oncology, including daily symptom management, reducing treatment side effects, and maximising treatment results. She also highlights the importance of supporting recovery, reducing the risk of cancer recurrence, and improving quality of life through education on diet and lifestyle factors.

Key Strategies:

1. Minimise Treatment Side Effects: Carla focuses on using personalised, evidence-based natural medicine and lifestyle strategies to reduce treatment side effects.
2. Chemoprevention: She explains the concept of chemoprevention and how researched supplements may help to address cancer growth factors and reduce progression risks.
3. Address Co-morbidities: Carla identifies and addresses any other health conditions that could impact a patient's cancer outcome.
4. Education: She provides education on diet and lifestyle modifications to support overall health and wellbeing.

Carla discusses her thorough approach to patient assessments, which includes reviewing medical history, pathology reports, lifestyle factors, and more. She emphasises the importance of understanding each patient's unique needs and preferences, even if it means referring them to other professionals or services

Finally, Carla introduces the concept of a Care Plan, personalised to each patient's goals and current needs, which includes evidence-based supplements and lifestyle strategies for managing side effects and supporting overall health.

Next Episode Preview: Join Carla in the next episode as she delves into the fascinating evidence base behind "The Hallmarks of Cancer," which informs much of her approach to cancer care.
To read more about Integrative Oncology, visit the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians or the Society for Integrative Oncology.

Find PROSPER Natural Cancer CARE on Instagram @prosper.cancer.care or visit www.prospercancercare.co.

For more information or to get in touch, connect with Carla on Instagram @carlawrenn or visit www.carlawrenn.com.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to be informational only and represents the opinion of the participants, but not necessarily their workplace. It is not intended to be used as medical advice and does not take the place of advice from a qualified health care practitioner in a clinical setting. Please check with your healthcare practitioner before embarking upon any of the treatments or lifestyle changes discussed.