Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment

10/31/2026

A cancer diagnosis is both frightening and life-altering. As Dr. Block writes in Life Over Cancer, “‘you have cancer’ are three of the most dreaded words one can hear.” For many, the fear of chemotherapy is profound—often rivaling or even exceeding concern about the disease itself. This has led some to question whether chemotherapy remains a justified and necessary treatment. What does Dr. Block think? Read more here:

A cancer diagnosis is both frightening and life-altering. As Dr. Block writes in Life Over Cancer, “‘you have cancer’ are three of the most dreaded words one can hear.” For many, the fear of chemotherapy is profound—often rivaling or even exceeding concern about the disease itself. This ha...

10/24/2026

Hearing the words, "You're in remission," is a milestone worth celebrating. It's only natural to want to put cancer behind you and get back to living your life. However, while remission marks the completion of cancer treatment, we believe it should also mark the beginning of a new phase of care—one focused on optimizing health and reducing the risk of recurrence.

Our comprehensive, personalized Remission Maintenance Program is designed to help reduce the risk of recurrence while restoring health and vitality: https://blockmd.com/no-evidence-of-cancer-what-now-part-2/

10/17/2026

For many survivors, hearing the words “no evidence of disease” represents permission to reclaim their lives. To stop thinking about cancer. To stop organizing their days around appointments, treatments, and scans.

To finally exhale and begin looking forward.

And that's exactly what cancer survivors deserve.

But there's an important distinction between having no detectable cancer and knowing that every cancer cell has been eliminated.

Recognizing that cancer cells may still be present isn't about living in fear of recurrence. It's about understanding that moving beyond cancer treatment should also include taking a proactive approach to supporting your long-term health and reducing your risk of recurrence. Read more here: https://blockmd.com/no-evidence-of-cancer-what-now/

Research-based treatment that integrates an innovative approach to the best of conventional medicine with scientifically sound complementary therapies.

10/08/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In our previous blog, we explained that there aren’t specific foods proven to increase breast cancer survival. Rather, there is considerable evidence that dietary patterns are associated with important health outcomes for women with breast cancer. In today’s blog, we look at what the science says about fish and fish oil, the ever-controversial soy, and the importance of weight and weight management following a breast cancer diagnosis. Read more here: https://blockmd.com/breast-cancer-and-nutrition-separating-fact-from-fiction-part-2/

10/07/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The month aims to promote screening and prevention, and invariably includes both information and misinformation about diet and breast cancer. In today’s blog, we take a look at what the science tells us.

We should start by saying that, contrary to some claims, there aren’t specific foods proven to increase survival. Rather, there is considerable evidence that dietary patterns are associated with important health outcomes for women with breast cancer. Let’s take a look at some of these: https://blockmd.com/breast-cancer-and-nutrition-separating-fact-from-fiction/

Research-based treatment that integrates an innovative approach to the best of conventional medicine with scientifically sound complementary therapies.

09/30/2026

"The often-heard phrase “false hope” is used when we fear the possibility of failure. In truth, I worry far more about patients receiving “false hopelessness” than “false hope.” False hope runs the risk of a communication of exaggerated expectations. But false hopelessness runs the risk of leaving a patient with excessive despair. Meaning, terrifying words from a medical authority the patient has come to respect can lead to a patient unintentionally fulfilling that prophecy. For example, if told “you only have 6 months to live,” a patient may inadvertently develop the psychophysiology needed to fulfill that prediction. This can hasten a dying process and actually increase the odds of a terminal outcome! Therefore, I urge my patients to resist fatalistic communications, as their attitude and will-to-win can have a profound influence on their ability to overcome disease." Keith I. Block, MD. Read more here: https://blockmd.com/the-myth-of-false-hope-why-doctors-should-not-tell-patients-to-give-up-hope-2/

Research-based treatment that integrates an innovative approach to the best of conventional medicine with scientifically sound complementary therapies.

09/24/2026

If you’re under 50, colorectal cancer may not be on your radar. But with diagnoses increasing at an alarming rate in this age group, it should be.

According to the Colon Cancer Coalition, colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger adults, with nearly 20% of cases occurring in individuals under 45. In fact, approximately 68 people under 50 are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every day in the United States, and it has become a leading cause of cancer-related death in young people. Understanding the risk factors and making lifestyle changes could significantly lower your risk. Read more here:

If you’re under 50, colorectal cancer may not be on your radar. But with diagnoses increasing at an alarming rate in this age group, it should be. According to the Colon Cancer Coalition, colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger adults, with nearly 20% of cases occurring in ind...

09/16/2026

In our previous blog, we examined the issue of supplement purity. Many readers were surprised to learn that, unlike pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements are not tested or approved by the FDA before reaching store shelves.
Since then, ConsumerLab reported concerning findings from FDA inspections of dietary supplement manufacturers. During fiscal year 2025, the FDA inspected 800 supplement manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and abroad. Nearly half—49.1%—received letters citing noncompliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). These findings raise concerns about two fundamental measures of supplement quality: purity and potency:

In our previous blog, we examined the issue of supplement purity. Many readers were surprised to learn that, unlike pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements are not tested or approved by the FDA before reaching store shelves. Since then, ConsumerLab reported concerning findings from FDA inspections of d...

09/11/2026

According to data from the American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute, 64%–81% of cancer patients and survivors use vitamins or dietary supplements. While the judicious use of supplements can provide important health benefits for both cancer patients and survivors, not all supplements are appropriate during cancer treatment, and some may interfere with chemotherapy or other medications. Equally important, the fact that supplements are readily available on store shelves does not necessarily mean they are safe, pure, or accurately labeled. Read more here: https://blockmd.com/whats-really-in-your-supplements-what-every-cancer-patient-needs-to-know/

Research-based treatment that integrates an innovative approach to the best of conventional medicine with scientifically sound complementary therapies.

09/05/2026