Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt

Amanda King ND is a nutritional therapist, naturopathic practitioner, and author of Metabolic Drugs for Cancer (co-written with Dr. Hari Kuhan). She also writes The Metabolic Nutritionist on Substack—followed by 30,000+ subscribers—where she breaks down off-label oncology drugs, supplements, and metabolic approaches to cancer care in clear, practical language. In this episode, Dr. King joins Dr. M...

A stage-IV metastatic melanoma diagnosis is often delivered with words like incurable and life-limiting . In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt sits down with Kevin Donaghy , an IT consultant from Melrose, Scotland, who has lived more than six years beyond his diagnosis—and transformed his personal cancer journey into a global mission of hope. Through his lived experience and the re...

Ryan Sternagel—co-founder of The Stern Method , Going Integrative Plus (GIP+) , and Our Health Naturally —joins Dr. Karlfeldt to share the real story behind his family’s mission: in 2014, Ryan and his wife Teddy learned their son Ryder had stage four neuroblastoma just eleven days before his first birthday. What followed was a crash course in advocacy, research, and resilience—plus a decades-worth...

In this episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions , Dr. Michael Karlfeldt sits down with Jonathan Benassaya—serial entrepreneur, product innovator, and melanoma survivor—who shares his personal journey through skin cancer and the challenges he faced navigating an antiquated healthcare system. Jonathan recounts his experience with diagnosis, biopsy, and surgery, highlighting how subjective assessment...

This episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions centers on David A. Caravantes, founder of the Beat Cancer Foundation, tracing how his father’s recovery catalyzed his mission to reframe cancer as a metabolic disease. Caravantes describes his path from breathwork and mitochondrial health to advocacy, arguing that conventional oncology often overlooks root-cause physiology. He situates his perspective...

This episode centers on herbal medicine expert Donnie Yance and the evolution of plant-based healing from ancient traditions to modern practice. He frames herbalism through the lens of phronesis—practical wisdom—arguing that traditional systems like Chinese, Ayurvedic, and eclectic American medicine share a heart-centered philosophy focused on cultivating robustness, efficiency, and auto-regulatio...

On this episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions Dr. Michael Karlfeldt is joined by Jeannine Walston who recounts her decades-long journey with a brain tumor, beginning with a shocking diagnosis in 1998 that led to three awake brain surgeries and a sequence of evolving treatments. She situates her story within a broader philosophy of integrative cancer care, emphasizing that true healing addresses...

Sam Shepard, a physicist and prolific inventor, joins the show to share his extraordinary personal journey of facing a rare and aggressive bone blood cancer diagnosis. Motivated by a desire to find answers where conventional medicine offered little hope, Sam recounts how his scientific curiosity and research skills led him to explore natural solutions, ultimately resulting in unexpected remission...

This episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions centers on the launch of Dr. V and Dr. K’s new book, "Breast Cancer Breakthrough," which is presented as a comprehensive guide to healing by merging conventional and natural medicine. The conversation opens with excitement about the upcoming release and highlights the book’s goal to bridge traditional oncology with holistic approaches, ensuring that wom...

On this episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions Dr. Karlfeldt features Kelley Watt as she shares her candid and deeply personal journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 67, having rarely visited doctors in her life. The diagnosis led to immediate recommendations from medical professionals for aggressive treatment, including a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation—a plan tha...

This episode of Integrative Cancer Solution features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Christina M. Dieli-Conwright, Associate Professor at Dana Farber Harvard Medical School, who specializes in exercise oncology. Christina begins by sharing her unique career path, transitioning from veterinary medicine to clinical exercise physiology, and ultimately focusing her research on the intersection of ex...

This episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions features Dr. Jen Green, a naturopathic doctor specializing in integrative oncology, as she shares her personal journey with HPV-positive head and neck cancer. Dr. Green describes her diagnosis after 25 years in the field and her decision to pursue a de-escalated, non-surgical treatment plan at the University of Michigan. She introduces the concept of a...

This episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions Dr. Karlfeldt features Dr. Soma Sengupta, a neuro-oncologist with a background in Ayurvedic medicine, as she shares her journey into integrative oncology and the importance of a holistic approach to cancer care. Dr. Sengupta discusses how her family’s tradition in Ayurvedic medicine and her own experiences in neurology inspired her to bridge traditional...

This episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions Dr. Karlfeldt features an in-depth conversation with Sarah Marsh, a representative of Genesis Care in the UK, focusing on the integration of exercise medicine into cancer treatment. Sarah introduces Genesis Care’s services, which include private chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy across 14 centers, and shares her personal connection to cancer...

Staci Kirk, a six-time cancer survivor, shares her remarkable journey of resilience and advocacy in this episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. Michael Karlfeldt. Diagnosed with follicular lymphoma at just 14, and later facing Hodgkin's lymphoma twice and breast cancer twice by the age of 31, Staci’s story is one of perseverance through repeated adversity. She recounts the emotional and...

On today's episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions Dr. Michael Karlfeldt is joined by Maike Winkelmann. Maike shares her journey with cancer, it is a powerful testament to resilience and self-advocacy. Diagnosed initially in 2007 while raising a young daughter, Maike faced a recurrence in 2020, which led to the removal of her left breast. Despite the emotional and physical toll, she refused chemot...

On today's episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions Dr. Michael Karlfeldt is joined by Mark Lintern and Mark shares his journey into cancer research began with a personal diagnosis of soft tissue sarcoma at the age of 28, which propelled him to seek a deeper understanding of the disease. His initial confusion about the genetic causes of cancer led him to explore a variety of theories, especially af...

On today's episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions host Dr. Michael Karlfeldt is joined by guest Gordon McMurray. Gordon’s journey with prostate cancer began with a family history of the disease and early detection through a PSA test, which led to his diagnosis in September 2022. He describes the initial shock and the process of coming to terms with the diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of ear...

This episode on Integrative Cancer Solutions Dr. Michael Karlfeldt features the inspiring story of Dave Bolton, who shares his journey from a successful sports career and military service to overcoming life-altering challenges. Dave recounts his early achievements representing Great Britain in sports, his service in the Royal Air Force, and his transition to the police force, which was abruptly in...

This episode on Integrative Cancer Solutions features a heartfelt and candid conversation with Rita Hogan, an herbalist and cancer survivor, who shares her deeply personal journey through illness, caregiving, and self-discovery. The discussion begins with Rita recounting her partner’s diagnosis with aggressive breast cancer, the emotional turmoil that followed, and their pursuit of holistic therap...

Mollie Kallen, a former elementary educator and counselor, shares her deeply personal journey after being unexpectedly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in April 2023. Her story begins with the shock of diagnosis and the rapid transition from her professional life to becoming a full-time patient. Mollie describes the overwhelming emotions and uncertainty she faced, highlighting the impor...

This episode of Integratives Cancer Solutions features Jamie Bennett and Ryan Castle from Cancer Playbook, who share their personal motivations and experiences that led to the creation of their platform. Jamie, a 20-year endometriosis patient, describes how her own health challenges and the story of Jim Garre’s son’s battle with brain cancer inspired her to explore alternative therapies, particula...

On Integrative Cancer Solutions Dr. Michael Karlfeldt is here to provide hope and practical guidance for those facing a cancer diagnosis by sharing real stories of individuals who have successfully navigated their own cancer journeys using integrative and holistic methods. Dr. Karlfeldt welcomes Elaine Gibson, a cancer survivor and health coach, who expresses her excitement to share her experience...

Lisa Tarantino's journey with stage 3 endometrial cancer began in 2017 when she advocated for herself despite her gynecologist's initial reassurances. After receiving her diagnosis, she underwent multiple surgeries and chemotherapy, facing complications including sepsis and genetic challenges with low white blood cell counts. When her oncology team simply advised her to "go home and live her life,...

Karla Mans Giroux shares her powerful cancer journey that began with a breast cancer diagnosis in 2003 at age 37. After undergoing conventional treatments including mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and tamoxifen, she experienced a metastatic recurrence eleven years later. This wake-up call prompted Karla to make radical lifestyle changes, focusing primarily on nutrition by adopting a vegetable...