Integrative Oncology at Leading Cancer Centers
How top medical institutions combine evidence-based holistic practices with standard cancer treatment
Leading cancer centers — MD Anderson, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Mayo Clinic, Dana-Farber, Stanford Integrative Medicine — now have dedicated departments for integrative oncology.
These Programs Don't Replace Treatment — They Complement It
Purpose: Improve quality of life, reduce side effects, support mental and immune health during and after cancer treatment.
Integrative oncology blends standard treatments such as chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and immunotherapy with supportive therapies that have scientific backing. Major centers now offer:
These approaches aim to reduce side effects, support emotional health, and promote whole-body resilience.
Leading Centers Using Integrative Oncology
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Comprehensive Integrative Medicine Center offering acupuncture, meditation, nutrition counseling, and mind-body therapies. Recognized leader in integrative oncology research and clinical care.
Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK)
Integrative Medicine Service provides evidence-based therapies including massage, acupuncture, meditation, and music therapy. Maintains extensive herbal medicine database for patient safety.
Mayo Clinic
Integrative Medicine and Health program combines conventional care with complementary therapies like acupuncture and stress management. Focus on whole-person healing.
Stanford Medicine
Integrative Medicine Clinic offers nutrition counseling, acupuncture, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and yoga. Active research on integrative approaches.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies provides acupuncture, massage, nutritional support, and mind-body programs. Harvard-affiliated integrative oncology leader.
