Integrative Oncology & Cancer Support
"Metabolic Therapy, Immune Surveillance & Cachexia Prevention"
Nutritional oncology works alongside standard medical treatments to enhance treatment efficacy, reduce chemotherapy toxicity, support immune surveillance, and preserve lean tissue.
From Lisa Cutforth — Clinical Nutritionist
"Nutrition is not a substitute for oncology, but a powerful companion that protects healthy tissue, mitigates side effects, and empowers the host response."
Lisa Cutforth
BSc. Hons. (Nutrition & Psychology) · Walsh Protocol Practitioner
Cellular Pathways
Biochemical Mechanism & Systems Interplay
The body does not operate in silos. Here is the biochemical reality of how nutrient cofactors govern integrative oncology & cancer support.
Cancer cells rely heavily on aerobic glycolysis (Warburg effect) and glutaminolysis. Mitigating systemic hyperinsulinemia and supporting natural killer (NK) cell activity creates a hostile microenvironment for tumor progression.
"When we correct enzymatic blocks with bio-available cofactors, physiology realigns naturally."
Standard blood ranges are designed to detect acute disease. We look for optimal functional biochemistry.
- Fasting Glucose & Insulin
- Inflammatory Markers (hs-CRP, ESR, NLR)
- Vitamin D (25-OH)
- Nutritional Status & Serum Albumin
Therapeutic Nutrition
Where Nutrition Enters Integrative Oncology
Nutrients act as chemical keys for the enzymatic locks controlling your physiological state.
High-Dose Vitamin C Therapy (IV & Oral)
Prescribed based on strict individual biochemistry, therapeutic dosing windows, and cofactor synergy.
Medicinal Mushroom Beta-Glucans
Prescribed based on strict individual biochemistry, therapeutic dosing windows, and cofactor synergy.
Curcumin & Green Tea Catechins (EGCG)
Prescribed based on strict individual biochemistry, therapeutic dosing windows, and cofactor synergy.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Cachexia protection)
Prescribed based on strict individual biochemistry, therapeutic dosing windows, and cofactor synergy.
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Women's Health & Hormones
Hormone synthesis, follicle maturation, and endometrial cycling require precise nutritional inputs across all 28 days. From heavy menstrual bleeding to perimenopausal transition, targeted nutrition balances oestrogen detoxification, luteal progesterone support, and thyroid interactions.
Gut-Brain Axis & Microbiome
Over 90% of the body's serotonin and a significant portion of GABA are generated in the gastrointestinal tract. Intestinal dysbiosis and leaky gut directly trigger neuroinflammation through bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS).
Adrenal & Stress Physiology
Chronic stress alters the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, depleting vital cofactors required for cortisol synthesis, catecholamine regulation, and thyroid activation.
Restore Your Biology with Precision
Ready to resolve your symptoms at the genetic and biochemical root? Lisa Cutforth provides bespoke, confidential consultations in Brisbane and via Telehealth Australia-wide.