{"podcast":{"title":"Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt","slug":"integrative-cancer-solutions-with-dr-karlfeldt-530481","podcast_index_feed_id":530481,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/UVvvXI9r","website_url":"https://integrative-cancer-solutions-with-dr-karlfeldt.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/DyM2MseYUsY3unzWhPFpq8sQ8KC148QkSyxAj5CZGXw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Y2Fj/M2Q5ZmM5YmIxNTk0/ZDljZjIwMzVjNWVm/ODllMS5qcGc.jpg","author":"Michael Karlfeldt","episode_count":295,"summary":"Newly diagnosed with cancer and wondering how natural therapies can support your treatment? Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. Michael Karlfeldt is a podcast on integrative oncology, natural cancer treatment, and holistic cancer care, helping patients and caregivers understand how evidence-based complementary therapies can work safely alongside chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. What makes this show unique: you'll hear real patient consultations, not just expert theory. Each episode explores how integrative therapies, including high-dose vitamin C, mistletoe therapy, ozone therapy, nutritional support, and immune-boosting protocols, can help manage the most common side effects of cancer treatment: nausea, fatigue, neuropathy, weight loss, inflammation, and immune suppression. Studies show that more than half of all cancer patients use some form of complementary medicine during treatment, yet most have no reliable guide for doing it safely and effectively. With over 35 years of clinical experience and as the founder of a leading naturopathic oncology center in Idaho, Dr. Karlfeldt brings real clinical insight to every episode, helping patients reduce their learning curve, imp…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T14:19:18.045688+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/integrative-cancer-solutions-with-dr-karlfeldt-530481"},"episode":{"title":"Dr. Eugene Manley Jr. | Cancer's Hidden Biology and the Research Bias Failing Patients","slug":"dr-eugene-manley-jr-cancer-s-hidden-biology-and-the-research-bias-failing-patients","published_at":"2026-05-20T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/integrative-cancer-solutions-with-dr-karlfeldt-530481/dr-eugene-manley-jr-cancer-s-hidden-biology-and-the-research-bias-failing-patients","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/integrative-cancer-solutions-with-dr-karlfeldt-530481","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa78254c","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/aa78254c/eebf8822.mp3","summary":"What if the cancer therapies being developed today simply weren't designed for you? In this episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., molecular and cell biologist, cancer researcher, and founder of the SCHEQ Foundation, to unpack one of oncology's most overlooked problems: the systemic exclusion of diverse populations from the research that drives cancer care. Together, they explore the science of the tumor microenvironment, cancer stem cells, and why traditional chemotherapy often misses the mark. Dr. Manley also pulls back the curtain on a startling finding — that out of over 800 lung cancer cell lines studied, only 31 represented Black individuals — and what that means for the therapies being prescribed today. If you or someone you love is navigating cancer and wondering why the system feels like it wasn't built for you, this conversation is an important one. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Introduction 3:47 Tumor microenvironment and what drives cancer growth 7:04 Why a single biopsy can't capture the whole tumor 12:26 Cancer stem cells and chemotherapy resistance 18:00 Why women were excluded from biomedical research until 1993 20:00 The cell line diversity crisis and what it means for treatment 28:29 How the SCHEQ Foundation is closing the health equity gap 35:01 How to navigate a cancer diagnosis when the system fails you Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902. Resources: SCHEQ Foundation - https://scheq.org Innovation for Impact Consulting - https://www.innovationforimpactllc.com/ Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provid…","meta_description":"What if the cancer therapies being developed today simply weren't designed for you? 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