Posts by Jennifer Bouchard

Navigating through a maze of uncertainties and a whirlwind of emotions can often be a daunting experience during cancer treatment. For many, the traditional path of chemotherapy or radiation may seem overwhelming, leaving them searching for support and alternatives to feel more in control.  This is where Functional Oncology steps in, offering a fresh perspective…

Cancer treatment extends far beyond addressing the physical manifestation of disease. The journey involves complex interactions between biological systems, environmental factors, and the profound mind-body connection that influences healing outcomes. While traditional oncology focuses primarily on eliminating cancer cells, functional oncology recognizes that optimal healing occurs when we address the whole person—including the critical relationship…

Cancer is a complex disease, and for many patients, the journey toward healing can feel overwhelming. Traditional treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation remain the foundation of cancer care, but a growing number of patients and medical professionals are turning to a more personalized, holistic method known as functional oncology. This integrative approach is changing…

The American Cancer Society’s estimates for lung cancer in the US for 2024 are: About 234,580 new cases of lung cancer (116,310 in men and 118,270 in women) About 125,070 deaths from lung cancer (65,790 in men and 59,280 in women) Lung cancer by far is the leading cause of cancer deaths, accounting for about…

The pancreas is a small six-inch organ that lies in the abdomen between the stomach and the spine. Its role is to release digestive juices or pancreatic enzymes so that we can digest our food in the small intestine. The pancreas also plays a role in regulation of blood sugar levels by releasing insulin and…

Factors driving the explosive growth in occurrence of appendiceal cancer over the past 20 years have been unclear for this extremely rare cancer, but a 2020 study showed that the overall incidence of malignant appendiceal tumors in the United States grew by 232% from 2000 to 2016.1 The highest rate of increase for appendiceal malignant…

In 2024, approximately 13,590 cases of soft tissue sarcoma will be reported. Because sarcomas are difficult to distinguish from other cancers when they are found within organs, their incidence is probably underestimated, according to the National Cancer Institute. Soft tissue sarcoma is a rare but common type of cancer that develops in the body’s soft…

Cancer incidence is increasing throughout the United States, with an unprecedented 2 million new cancer cases predicted in 2024. According to the American Cancer Society, the following are some estimates for primary bone cancer in the United States in 2024: New cases: 3,970, including 2,270 in men and 1,700 in women Deaths: 2,050, including 1,100…

There are many roots to your cancer, we find that cancer can arise because of immune weakness, and chronic inflammation. Chronic infections arising from a weak immune system and inflammation will reduce a cancer patient’s immune response to their disease. With a suppressed immune response, these conditions further facilitate infection and cancer by a microorganism…