NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer” due to subtle symptoms and late diagnosis. At Patients Medical in NYC, we address more than the tumor. Our integrative approach blends evidence-based oncology with functional and holistic paradigms—empowering your immune system, building resilience, and enhancing quality of life throughout treatment and remission.
Ovarian cancer arises from the abnormal growth of cells on the ovary’s surface or within the ovarian tissue. Primary types include:
Risk factors include family history, BRCA mutations, endometriosis, hormone replacement use, and age (most cases occur after menopause).
While early ovarian cancer may be asymptomatic, you should seek evaluation if you experience:
Ovarian cancer affects the entire body—not just the ovaries. Functional medicine helps unearth underlying contributors and supports immune resilience:
At Patients Medical, we team up with oncology experts and advanced testing to uncover contributing factors:
Our care complements surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, PARP inhibitors, or immunotherapy—optimizing tumor response and minimizing toxicity.
Profile: 62-year-old woman with Stage IIIC epithelial ovarian cancer, post-cytoreductive surgery and carboplatin/paclitaxel chemotherapy.
Intervention: During and post-chemo, Anna received antioxidant infusions, immune herbs, acupuncture, gut healing protocols, and targeted mitochondrial support.
Outcome:
While it doesn’t replace conventional therapy, it supports immune health and therapy response.
Yes—when coordinated with your oncologist, we personalize safe antioxidant/nutrient support.
Yes. We support BRCA/HRD testing to guide personalized therapy options (e.g., PARP inhibitors).
We use NK cell activity, cytokine profiles, and T-cell function tests.
Anti-inflammatory, phytonutrient-rich diets customized to labs, with gut and metabolic focus.
With acupuncture, IV nutrients, anti-nausea botanicals, and neuropathy support protocols.
Conventional treatments are typically covered; integrative components are mostly out-of-network but can be reimbursed via superbills.
Strong immune function, detox support, hormone balance, and lifestyle reset are central to long-term prevention.
Usually monthly during active treatment, transitioning to quarterly or semi-annual for monitoring and maintenance.
Yes, we collaborate with gynecologic oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, and mental health professionals.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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