Integrative Medicine

Integrative medicine recognizes all potential influences on one's health. It is the study of the human ecology that includes the physical and nonphysical factors of how humans interact with their environment. Care is practiced through relationships that provide insight into each individual's unique situation and needs. Evidence and research will continue to help us understand which therapies (e.g., pharmaceuticals, botanicals, acupuncture, meditation) will help the body heal. For patients with prostate cancer, this treatment involves much more than a surgical and pharmaceutical intervention. Our partnership with our male patients will help empower them to seek an understanding of how they can be active participants in their care, resulting in a more successful treatment outcome and quality of life for all involved.