Medical Journal Houston, November, 2006http://www.mjhnews.com/index.htm By Victor S. Sierpina, M.D. and Laura Nell Nicholson Many patients consult with the integrative physician for advice regarding their cancer diagnosis. In this situation, they are often seeking alternative therapies in order to (1) reduce side effects of therapy, (2) augment recover, or (3) minimize risk of recurrence. Usually they are seeking a dietary, herbal nutritional supplement, special diet, or integrative plan that can address one or all of these goals.