We interviewed Dagmara Beine, author of A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Cancer, about integrative approaches to pediatric cancer. Please note that you will be asked to provide your email address at the 30-minute mark to continue viewing the replay.
About Pediatric Cancer
Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for non-infant children in the United States. Between 2003 and 2019, the incidence rate of pediatric cancer was 178.3 per one million children, meaning that about 15,000 children are diagnosed with it every year. In addition, during this time period, the incidence rate increased 0.5% per year. A pediatric cancer diagnosis can be devastating emotionally, physically and financially for a child’s family.
The standard of care for cancer usually entails surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy, depending on the type of cancer. In addition, some parents may choose to use complementary therapies such as naturopathic oncology, special diets, special therapies and more.
In This Webinar
In this webinar, Dr. Beine helped us answer the following questions:
- How can an integrative approach to cancer treatment complement traditional treatment?
- What are good resources for parents to use when finding practitioners for their integrative team?
- What are special considerations to take into account for pediatric cancer patients?
- What are level 1 and level 2 nutrition described in your book, A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Cancer?
- What is the metabolic approach to cancer?
- Why is the ketogenic diet so helpful in cancer and when should it be used?
- What are good target ranges for blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C for a pediatric cancer patient? Why?
- What are the “trifecta labs” (C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate and lactate dehydrogenase) and why do they offer insight into treatment and healing progression?
- How do the MTHFR genetic mutation and other SNPs affect cancer?
- Why is healing the gut important for cancer patients?
- What role does vitamin D have on cancer?
- What about fecal transplants for children whose gut microbiome has been destroyed by cancer treatment?
- Do parasitical infections play a role in cancer?
About Dagmara Beine PhD PA-C
Dr. Dagmara Beine, PA, is a functional and integrative medicine practitioner whose journey into the field has been deeply personal for herself and her family. After spending 12 years working in emergency medicine, Dr. Beine witnessed the life-saving benefits of western medicine on a daily basis. However, her perspective shifted when her three-year-old daughter was diagnosed with cancer.
During her daughter’s treatment and recovery, Dr. Beine observed firsthand the limitations of western medicine in treating the whole person. She sought out integrative practitioners from around the world to learn from and incorporate a holistic approach into her daughter’s care, including nutrition, supplements, detoxification, and mindfulness.
This experience was transformative for Dr. Beine both personally and professionally. She continued to study with leaders in the field and earned a PhD in Integrative Medicine, with a mission to help others facing a range of health challenges such as chronic pain, fatigue, migraines, IBS, eczema, and more. By identifying the root cause of these conditions, Dr. Beine believes that natural steps can be taken toward healing. She is the author of A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Cancer: Supporting Your Child with Integrative Therapies Based on a Metabolic Approach. You can find out more about her and her work at her website: https://www.zuzasway.com/
Disclaimer
This webinar is not a substitute for medical advice, treatment, diagnosis, or consultation with a medical professional. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied on to make determinations related to treatment of a medical condition. Epidemic Answers has not verified and does not guaranty the accuracy of the information provided in this webinar.
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Resources
Books
Beine, Dagmara. A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Cancer: Supporting Your Child with Integrative Therapies Based on a Metabolic Approach. Chelsea Green Publishing, 2024.
Bernstein, Richard K. Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars. Little, Brown Spark, 2011.
Perro, Michelle MD, et al. What’s Making Our Children Sick?: How Industrial Food Is Causing an Epidemic of Chronic Illness, and What Parents (and Doctors) Can Do About It. Chelsea Green Publishing, 2017.
Seyfriend, Thomas. Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer. Wiley, 2012.
Winters, Nasha. The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, the Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies. Chelsea Green Publishing, 2017.
Websites
Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution
Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health
