Alternative Cancer Treatment in Edmonton

Complementary and Alternative Cancer Care.

Our Naturopaths can support cancer patients at any stage of their cancer journey.

Whether you are newly diagnosed or have finished standard treatments, we can often help.

Our Naturopathic Clinic has a special focus in IV Therapy

Our Hyperbaric Chambers also can be supportive to those undergoing standard or alternative care.

We are not a cancer focused clinic and take cancer patients on a limited basis.

If you would like to visit our clinic:

Please email a brief summary as well as most recent labs to: [email protected].

Our staff will review this to decide whether we're your best choice.

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Naturopath Cancer Support

Chemotherapy and Radiation.

Our Naturopathic treatments are carefully researched not to interact adversely with standard treatments.

Our goals are to enhance standard therapies and reduce unwanted side effects in our Edmonton patients.

We typically provide patients a protocol of supplements, dietary changes and IV Therapies.

There are various studied radiosensitizers and radioprotectants to augment radiation therapy.

Hyperbaric oxygen can be used to heal normal tissues damaged by radiation therapy.

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Integrative Cancer Treatment in Edmonton

IV Therapy

Augment chemotherapy - substantial data has accumulated using Naturopathic IV Therapy to enhance numerous common chemotherapies and improve outcomes.

Reduce side effects - most common chemotherapies are associated with a wide range of side effects and certain IV treatments have been found to reduce the side effects associated with common treatments.

Direct anti-cancer action - many case reports have been published demonstrating anti-cancer effect from certain naturopathic IV treatments - pancreatic, ovarian, liver and many more.

Restore quality of life - IV treatments can help with restoration of mood, energy and immunity once standard treatments have finished.

More about our approach:

If possible, we'll track tumor markers for your particular cancer to gauge efficacy of whatever treatment we are using.

Common tumor markers we test: CEA, CA-125, AFP, LDH, CA 19-9. If your cancer does not have a tumor marker we can request a scan to see measurable differences.

Substantial Human data exists for Naturopathic therapies prolonging life in cancer patients and our Naturopathic Doctors will put together a specific evidence based protocol to help you with your Cancer.

Need advice for your cancer?

Get in touch
(780) 757-8378

Alternative Cancer Treatment in Edmonton — Integrative & Naturopathic Cancer Care at TruMed

At TruMed Naturopath Clinic in Edmonton, we support individuals at any stage of their cancer journey — whether you are newly diagnosed, currently undergoing standard oncological therapies (chemotherapy or radiation), or in survivorship or remission and looking to optimize recovery, resilience, and long-term health. Our mission is to complement conventional cancer care with evidence-informed naturopathic, metabolic, and supportive therapies — all while prioritizing safety, treatment synergy, and improved quality of life.

Our key services for patients seeking alternative cancer care in Edmonton include:

Advanced IV nutrient and metabolic therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in medically supervised chambers
Targeted supplementation, antioxidant & detoxification support
Dietary and lifestyle protocols to support immune function, reduce inflammation, and optimize resilience
Functional lab monitoring — including tumor marker tracking, oxidative stress, nutritional status, and organ function

Why Integrative Naturopathic Oncology Makes Sense — Science-Based Rationale

Support normal tissue healing during/after radiation or chemotherapy
- Many standard cancer treatments (radiation, surgery) damage healthy tissues, causing inflammation, fibrosis, poor wound healing, or chronic tissue injury. Medically-supervised HBOT has been shown to improve healing, reduce pain, and restore function in radiation-injured tissues, including head/neck, bladder, rectum, and pelvic regions. (Cochrane)
- In a recent 2025 follow-up study, patients with prior pelvic radiation experienced durable relief — including reduced pain, bleeding, and improved tissue integrity — years after completing HBOT. (ScienceDaily)
Safe adjunct therapy without increased cancer risk
- Concerns about HBOT fueling tumor growth are not supported by the most rigorous data. In a retrospective study of cancer patients receiving HBOT (median 27 sessions), there was no increase in tumor recurrence, metastasis, or mortality. (PubMed)
- Systematic reviews support the use of HBOT for radiation-related tissue injuries without adverse long-term oncologic outcomes.
Metabolic support, detoxification and immune resilience via IV therapy
- Intravenous nutrient therapy can bypass compromised digestion or absorption (common in chemotherapy, radiation, or GI cancers), ensuring therapeutic delivery of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and detox substrates.
- This may support mitochondrial function, reduce oxidative stress, enhance immune function, and support quality of life — particularly in recovery or survivorship phases.
Comprehensive tracking & individualized protocols
- When possible, we monitor tumor markers (e.g., CEA, CA-125, AFP, CA 19-9, LDH) or imaging results (in collaboration with the patient’s oncologist) to track response, alongside nutritional labs, inflammatory markers, oxidative stress, and overall metabolic health.
- Based on clinical data, we design evidence-informed, integrative cancer protocols — combining metabolic support, detoxification, nutrition, and immune-modulating therapies.

What We Offer at TruMed Edmonton — Services & Protocols

Service / Modality	Purpose / Benefit in Cancer Care
IV Nutrient & Metabolic Therapy	Delivers high-dose antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids to support detoxification, reduce oxidative stress, improve immune function, and support recovery during or after chemo/radiation.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)	Enhances oxygen delivery to hypoxic tissues, stimulates angiogenesis & healing, reduces fibrosis and radiation-induced tissue damage, supports wound healing and normal tissue repair.
Antioxidant & Detox Support	Use of glutathione, NAC, vitamin C, selenium, and other cofactors to support liver detoxification, reduce free radical damage, and improve cellular resilience.
Dietary & Lifestyle Protocols	Anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense diet; gut-supportive nutrition; detoxification support; stress reduction; sleep and lifestyle optimization to improve immune resilience and recovery.
Functional Lab Monitoring & Tumor Marker Tracking	Periodic labs (nutrients, oxidative stress, immune markers, liver/kidney function) + tumor markers (if applicable) — to monitor safety, response, and adjust protocol.
Collaborative Care with Oncologists	Our naturopathic protocols are designed to complement — not replace — standard oncologic care; we coordinate recommendations and monitor for drug-nutrient interactions, side effects, and lab safety.

Who Can Benefit: When to Consider Complementary Naturopathic Oncology in Edmonton

Patients may benefit from naturopathic oncology at TruMed if they are:

Newly diagnosed and preparing for radiation, chemo, or surgery, seeking to reduce side-effects and support tissue resilience
Undergoing standard treatment and wanting to mitigate toxicity, support detox, and maintain quality of life
Post-treatment survivors looking for metabolic recovery, immune support, detoxification, and long-term wellness optimization
Living with treatment-induced side effects — fatigue, neuropathy, poor wound healing, chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, or long-term tissue damage
Interested in holistic, integrative cancer care — combining conventional medicine with evidence-informed naturopathic, metabolic, and lifestyle support

Safety, Evidence & Ethical Approach — What We Emphasize in Edmonton

All our naturopathic cancer protocols are designed to complement—not replace—conventional oncologic care. We encourage open communication with your oncologist and coordinate care when possible.
Our IV therapies, HBOT, and supplement protocols are evidence-informed and based on published literature regarding radiation support, tissue healing, oxidative stress reduction, and supportive cancer care.
We monitor labs and organ function regularly to ensure safety, prevent complications, and adjust protocols dynamically.
Where data is still emerging (e.g., direct anti-cancer effects of metabolic IV therapy), we use a conservative, patient-centred risk/benefit approach, focusing on supporting resilience, healing, detoxification, and quality of life.

Frequently Asked Questions — Edmonton’s Integrative Cancer Patients

Q: Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy safe if I still have active cancer?
A: According to retrospective analyses and systematic reviews, medically supervised HBOT in patients with solid tumors did not increase recurrence, metastasis, or mortality, even when some had active disease at the time of treatment. (PubMed)
HBOT is generally considered most appropriate for treating radiation-induced tissue injury, non-healing wounds, osteoradionecrosis, radiation cystitis, proctitis, or post-surgical healing issues. (Cochrane)

Q: Can IV therapy really “help” cancer?
A: While IV nutrient therapy is not a standalone cure, it can support detoxification, reduce oxidative stress, nourish tissues, support immune function, and improve energy, mood, and resilience — all of which may improve tolerance to standard treatments and quality of life during and after therapy. Many integrative oncology protocols around the world use IV metabolic support for these reasons.

Q: Do you coordinate with oncologists and conventional cancer care in Edmonton?
A: Yes. Our integrative approach is designed to support—not substitute—standard oncology care. We encourage referral to and coordination with oncologists, surgeons, and other specialists to ensure combined therapies are safe and synergistic.

How to Start — Working with TruMed’s Naturopathic Cancer Care Team in Edmonton

Initial comprehensive consultation — review medical history, cancer type/stage, treatments, lab work, nutritional status, and goals.
Baseline lab work & diagnostics — including nutrient status, oxidative stress, organ function, immune markers, and, if applicable, tumor markers.
Personalized integrative oncology plan — combining IV therapy, HBOT (if indicated), nutrition, detox, antioxidant support, lifestyle & stress management, and ongoing monitoring.
Continuous monitoring and collaboration — periodic lab reassessment, symptom tracking, coordination with your oncology team, and protocol adjustments for safety and effectiveness.

Contact Us — Edmonton’s Integrative Naturopathic Oncology Clinic

If you or a loved one is seeking complementary, science-informed cancer support in Edmonton, TruMed Naturopath Clinic may help.
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Let us help support your healing journey — with integrative care rooted in evidence, safety, and compassion