210. Integrative Oncology and Lifestyle Medicine in Breast Cancer Treatment with Dr. Stacey Devine

Love the podcast? Send us a text!In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, host Laura Carfing is joined by Dr. Stacey Devine, a board-certified family physician with a passion for disease prevention and holistic health. Dr. Devine discusses her journey from traditional medicine to integrative oncology and lifestyle medicine, highlighting the importance of addressing the root causes of illness and providing more natural treatment options. She emphasizes the impact of integrative oncology on the physical and emotional well-being of breast cancer patients and advocates for its inclusion in survivorship care. Tune in to learn more about the power of lifestyle management in reversing and preventing chronic diseases.Topics discussed in this Episode:00:03:23 Alternative and complementary care in breast cancer.00:07:11. Integrative medicine empowers patient healing.00:10:34 Integrative oncology treats the whole person.00:16:04 Chemotherapy can cause weight gain.00:18:01 Supporting patients through metabolic changes.00:23:23 Focus on healthy behaviors, not weight.00:27:38 Mindfulness and social connection are key.00:31:11 Education and support for breast cancer survivors.00:36:10 Integrative medicine improves overall well-being.About our Guest: Dr. Stacey Devine:Stacey Devine, MD, has been a board-certified family physician since 2000. While sheloved seeing people and treating diverse conditions, she became tired of surface-leveldisease management. She longed to spend more time with her patients and go deeperinto the root cause of their illnesses.  She also wanted to focus on disease prevention and holistic health and wellness. This led Dr. Devine to pursue fellowship training at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and board certification in Lifestyle Medicine. She has a solo practice in Davidson, NC, and helps people reverse and prevent chronic disease with lifestyle management and more natural treatment options. She has worked with many breast cancer survivors in her private practice and understands the impact of their treatments on their physical and emotional health. Integrative oncology and lifestyle medicine have a tremendous impact on their quality of life and she believes should be a standard part of survivorship care. She created an online course, Thriving After Breast Cancer®, to help breast cancer survivors heal from their treatments, reduce their risk of recurrence, and empower them to thrive.+++++++++++++++++++++Follow us on InstagramLaura and Will: https://www.instagram.com/laura_and_will/SurvivingBreastCancer.org: https://www.instagram.com/survivingbreastcancerorg/+++++++++++++++++++++SBC’s Mission: To empower those diagnosed with breast cancer and their families from day one and beyond. About SurvivingBreastCancer.org: SurvivingBreastCancer.org, Inc. (SBC) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit virtual platform headquartered in Boston with a national and global reach. Through education, community, and resources, SurvivingBreastCancer.org supports women and men going through breast cancer. We provide a sanctuary of strength, compassion, and empowerment, where those diagnosed with cancer unite to share their stories, learn invaluable coping strategies to manage wellness and mental health, and find solace in the unbreakable bond that fuels hope, resilience, and the courage to conquer adversity.Support the showListener FeedbackIf this episode resonated with you, we invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.You can also click the link in the show notes that says "Love this episode? Send us a text" to share feedback.Messages are completely anonymous.If you would like us to follow up directly, please include your email address in your message so we can respond.Latest News: Join our Mailing List - New content drops every Monday! Discover FREE programs, support groups, and resources from SurvivingBReastCancer.org! Become a Breast Cancer Conversations+ Member! Sign Up Now. Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our work.