INTEGRATIVE CANCER CARE
Dr. Ron &
Integrative Cancer Care
Jennifer Ron, MD, FACEP, ABOIM
Dr. Jennifer Ron, MD brings a unique perspective to cancer care; she is not only a double board-certified physician in emergency and integrative medicine with training in naturopathic oncology, but also a cancer patient who understands the journey firsthand. This personal experience, combined with her medical expertise, allows her and her team to offer truly patient-centered, evidence-informed care that combines the best of conventional cancer treatment with integrative medicine therapies and a focus on optimizing your metabolic health.
Our personalized, comprehensive approach honors both the science of oncology and the art of healing, focusing on transforming your metabolic terrain, quality of life, and clinical outcomes across the entire cancer continuum. Together, we will build your personalized integrative medicine toolbox; empowering you to navigate your cancer journey with hope, strength, and vitality.
Dr. Ron's Story
My shocking lymph node biopsy results were in: neuroendocrine tumor! I went down the rabbit hole, panicked, and became physically ill thinking I'd die before my son graduated high school. My sympathetic nervous system which was already exhausted from my job as an ER doc went on overload. Just about every minute of every day was consumed with thoughts of suffering and dying. I didn't sleep. I was in a very unhealthy place, mind and body. I'm Jennifer Ron, a seasoned emergency physician. I saved and changed so many patients' lives. Then I saved mine.
It took awhile to find the path to true healing which began with Integrative Medicine. I used the tools; nutrition, intermittent fasting, meditation and a gratefulness practice, stress alleviation, ayurvedic practices, sleep hygiene, supplements, botanicals, exercise, and many more lifestyle changes. My tumor growth has been halted. The process of changing of my inner environment making it inhospitable to cancer created a vibrant life filled with energy, kindness, gratefulness and purpose. Now I want to share this beautiful healing process with you!
Whether you are newly diagnosed, have a recurrence of your cancer, completed your oncological treatments, or are in remission, you need and deserve help figuring out what it means to have cancer and your healing process. Your body does not need to fight and struggle; your body wants to heal and return to a natural state of homeostasis. It doesn't matter where you are on your journey, I am here to help you create your personalized roadmap to healing. Your new inner landscape will not encourage the growth of cancer and in the process your authentic and vibrant life will blossom.
Integrative Services for Cancer Care
You are a good fit for our Integrative Cancer Care Program if:
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You're navigating cancer at any stage (during treatment, between treatments, or in survivorship)
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You want full healing; conventional, integrative, functional and naturopathic
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You're ready to take an active role in your healing journey
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You're looking for practical tools to improve your quality of life
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You want an educated partner who stays current on the latest in cancer care
➜ In-Depth Assessment of You as a Whole Person, Your Tumor, And Your Tumor Microenvironment
It all starts with the MTOMICS* metabolic terrain questionnaire evaluation which elucidates your genetics, epigenetics, blood sugar balance, toxic burden, microbiome and digestive function, immune function, inflammation, blood circulation and angiogenesis, hormone balance, stress and biorhythms, and mental and emotional health. This comprehensive intake form gives us a great place to start for our initial 60-minute visit during which we discuss your three most worrisome contributory terrain issues and how to proceed.
We make recommendations regarding lifestyle factors; nutrition/nourishment, movement, sleep habits, and alcohol use. Specific therapies include stress reduction, mind body medicine/meditation, breathing techniques, journaling, forest bathing, art therapy, detox strategies, vitamins, supplements, ayurvedic therapies and a forgiveness practice. We also recommend a support group and can help you find one that works for you.
➜ Personalized Lab Testing
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Onc-boarding labs; includes a detailed panel of initial blood work to evaluate your immune function, metabolic state, hormone balance, and inflammatory status.
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Included is blood work assessing sensitive and predictive labs which may need to be repeated monthly and nutritional genome testing, checking your individual genetics which will guide recommended therapies.
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A deeper dive includes options for circulating tumor cells (CTCs), circulating tumor associated cells (C-TACS). ctDNA, and mRNA which further guides comprehensive analysis of treatment options.
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Other lab offerings include the use of AI for assessing your specific tumor biomarkers which can be studied for their response to repurposed drugs and supplements.
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*All lab testing is optional yet recommended to achieve the best treatment outcome.
➜ We Create Your Individual Roadmap To Healing
We assimilate and interpret the following: your cancer type, stage, and grade, tumor markers, treatment, data from metabolic terrain questionnaire, Onc-boarding lab results, nutritional genome testing, and all other data from the deeper dive testing and AI evaluation if available. Your information dictates our path forward for specific lifestyle recommendations; the fine tuning needed to optimize your metabolic health and immune system function. Other treatments may include Mistletoe, HDIVC (high dose IV vitamin C), off label or repurposed medications, vitamin and supplement recommendations, spiritual healing, and psychological support.
➜ I Am On Your Journey With You
I know firsthand how cancering feels. After my diagnosis, I sought help from an integrative medicine physician and an integrative naturopathic oncology physician in addition to my conventional oncologists. With the help and knowledge of this team, I changed my life using what tools were available at the time (2020). I never 'fought' my cancer; these cancer cells are part of who I am. I changed my microenvironment and lifestyle to not be hospitable to cancering. My disease has stopped growing. Yes I still have cells and I like to think of them as passengers in the back of the car I am driving. Let me help you get here. I know how, as a double-boarded MD, as a student of naturopathic integrative oncology, and most importantly, as a fellow cancer patient.
Want to find out if Integrative Cancer Care is a good fit for you? Book a free 15-minute Discovery Call with Dr. Jenn
*note that participating in a discovery call does not create a doctor-patient relationship, and the doctor cannot provide medical advice on this call - it is strictly so that you can ask your questions and get an understanding of what Dr. Jenn can do for you.
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