Integrative Naturopathic Treatment Model for Colorectal Cancer: A Retrospective Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While specific elements of naturopathic medicine, such as botanical medicines and lifestyle interventions, have supporting evidence, there is limited quantitative data confirming its effectiveness as a comprehensive, whole-person medical approach for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC).

Objective

This study aims to retrospectively evaluate the integration of naturopathic modalities, including modulated electrohyperthermia (mEHT), into the standard of care for metastatic CRC. We compare survival outcomes between patients at the Integrated Health Clinic (IHC) and a matched control group from the National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database, a de-identified, publicly available cancer registry in the United States.

SUBMITTER: Izadi-Najafabadi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11909678 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature