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Join us as we chat with naturopathic physician, teacher, author, and cancer survivor Dr. Amy Rothenberg. Dr. Rothenberg had been a naturopathic physician for 30+ years when she was diagnosed with cancer. Her story is one of incredible resilience (two separate cancers in the same year!).
In keeping with her career of sharing her knowledge and experience, she recently penned a book that gives survivors the direction they crave after (and during) intensive treatment, So You’ve Finished Treatment, Now What? A Field Guide For Cancer Survivors.
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To find more information about Dr. Rothenberg: www.DrAmyRothenberg.com
Link to her Amazon Author page: https://tinyurl.com/DrRothenbergAmazonAuthorSite
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Find her writings at Huffington Post, Medium, Thrive Global, Elephant Journal.
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Finding a Naturopathic Physician who focuses on cancer specifically OncANP.
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01:08 - Happy Anniversary!
02:11 - Intro of Amy Rothenberg, ND
04:06 - Dr. Rothenberg's History
05:07 - Her Cancer Story
12:47 - Did you say you had 3 kids in 3.5 years?
14:40 - Talking about stressors
17:12 - Why don't some MD's listen?
18:50 - Tip #1 - Don't go it alone
20:20 - Tip #2 - Stay organized
20:47 - Tip #3 - Be prepared
23:10 - Experience at Mass General as an ND
25:54 - Collaboration & Referrals between NDs & MDs
28:43 - Foundational measures are important
30:52 - What is most essential to do?
39:03 - Acupuncture? Massage? Other?
42:24 - Intimacy & Sex in survivorship
47:34 - Exercise- What type is best?
51:10 - Oh, Yeah...The Book!
56:10 - High fives!
Naturopathic Physician, Author, Teacher
As a naturopathic doctor, Amy Rothenberg devoted her career to helping others holistically. In 2014, she became a patient when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and ovarian cancer, back to back. Two cancers, two separate treatments. One tough year. Then, she recovered. Not only did her training help her recover, but Dr. Rothenberg also went on to write a book for cancer survivors about how to rebound and reduce the risk of recurrence. Step one? Get yourself a combination of traditional and naturopathic doctors—or, as she calls it, “a medical dream team.”
Unfortunately, Dr. Rothenberg's cancer story continued. In 2024 she underwent one of the most aggressive treatments in all of oncology, a stem cell transplant for newly diagnosed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ALL). True to form, Dr. Rothenberg shares her experience and her recovery in order to bring hope (and some practical tips!) to others going through treatment for cancer. Click on the podcast episodes below to learn more.
