Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt

What does it actually look like when a doctor refuses to give up on a patient, even when the statistics say there's nothing left to do?In this episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions, Dr. K sits down with Dr. William Nelson, NMD, a naturopathic oncologist with nearly 30 years in practice, to walk through the tools and thinking behind some of his most remarkable patient outcomes. From a stage 4 colon cancer case with an inoperable tumor and mets to the liver and lung who now has no evidence of disease, to the science behind mistletoe fever induction and regional hyperthermia, this conversation goes deep into what integrative cancer care can do when it's done right. Dr. Nelson also breaks down the real difference between naturopathic medicine and functional medicine, why chemotherapy alone can never finish the job, and how he uses mistletoe not as a replacement for conventional care but as the immune reset that makes everything else work better.If you or someone you love is navigating a cancer diagnosis and wondering whether there's more to the picture than surgery, chemo, and radiation, this episode is worth your full attention.Key Takeaways:0:00 Introduction1:12 Naturopathic oncology treats the whole patient not just the tumor6:06 Naturopathic medicine vs functional medicine10:07 Why more supplements is not better in cancer care13:00 Patients hiding integrative care from their oncologist15:46 Stage 4 colon cancer with no evidence of disease19:04 Mistletoe fever induction for advanced cancer25:07 Hyperthermia delivers 1500% more chemo without more toxicity29:44 Mistletoe as immune modulator not just cancer killer33:11 How mistletoe teaches the immune system to recognize cancer36:22 Mistletoe used safely alongside immunotherapy38:48 Believe Big offers financial support for mistletoe treatment Schedule a Free 15-Min Cancer/Lyme Consultation at The Karlfeldt Center: 208-338-8902Resources:Believe Big — https://www.believebig.orgJohns Hopkins Medicine — https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org 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 provider regarding any medical condition or treatment decisions.

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Dr. Michael Karlfeldt is joined by Bron Watson—registered nurse, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of The Serenity Project. With decades of experience in healthcare and two life-altering cancer diagnoses—breast cancer followed years later by incurable multiple myeloma—Bron brings a rare dual perspective: clinician and patient. Rather than being defined by diagnosis, she has transformed her lived experience into a framework for healing that integrates science, self-leadership, and soul.Bron shares her journey from passive patient to active participant, exploring what it truly means to become the CEO of your health. Together, she and Dr. Karlfeldt discuss navigating fear and uncertainty, asking empowered questions, and understanding what you can—and cannot—control. Bron introduces concepts such as the Serenity Project’s “third space” (where science meets spirituality), the Serenity Prayer as a practical tool, capacity and the spoon theory, and strategies for managing fear without suppressing it. This episode also dives into integrative cancer care, functional medicine, mindset, and why healing is more than just physical outcomes.Whether you’re facing cancer, supporting someone who is, or simply navigating uncertainty in life, this episode offers grounding wisdom and practical perspective. Bron’s message is clear and compassionate: healing is personal, empowerment matters, and you can live fully—right where your feet are—no matter the diagnosis. This conversation is an invitation to step out of fear, reclaim agency, and find serenity even in life’s hardest moments.Key Topics CoveredBecoming the CEO of your health as a cancer patientBron Watson’s journey through breast cancer and multiple myelomaThe Serenity Project and the concept of the “third space” (science + soul)Managing fear, grief, and uncertainty without denialCapacity, energy management, and the spoon theoryIntegrative and holistic approaches alongside conventional oncologyAsking empowered questions and moving from passive to active careMindset, presence, and “being where your feet are”Why healing is not the same as longevityBuilding the right healthcare “team” beyond siloed medicine ____________________________________RESOURCES FROM DR. KARLFELDT:📖 A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health ThreatGet it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0iC8bFxy📖 Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering CancerGet it here: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-powerPrice: $24.99 | Use code CANCERPODCAST1 for 100% off📖 Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of CancerGet it here: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-withinPrice: $24.99 | Use code CANCERPODCAST2 for 100% off____________________________________WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT:To learn more about cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies at The Karlfeldt Center or to schedule a free 15-minute consultation, visit us at:🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com📞 208-338-8902📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com____________________________________CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT:Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenterFacebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter____________________________________MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT:🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance.🎙 Integrative Lyme Solutions — Expert guidance and healing journeys for those dealing with Lyme disease and co-infections.Explore all shows at https://www.youtube.com/@karlfeldtcenter____________________________________👉 Schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center:📞 208-338-8902📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

Featured on Cancer Breakthroughs 3.0 Summit 2025 — Jane McLelland is a four-time cancer survivor, former Chartered Physiotherapist, and the internationally bestselling author of How to Starve Cancer. After facing stage IV cervical cancer and later treatment-induced myelodysplasia (a pre-leukemia condition), Jane dove into decades of research to decode cancer metabolism and build a practical framework patients and clinicians can understand. Often called a “modern-day Cancer Sherlock Holmes,” she’s best known for the McLelland Metro Map™—a visual guide to the fuel pathways cancers use to survive and adapt.In this conversation, Jane explains why cancer is a “shapeshifter” and why single-solution thinking (one drug, one supplement, one diet) often falls short. She breaks down the logic behind her “Metabolic Cocktail” strategy—combining diet, movement, supplements, and carefully selected low-toxicity repurposed drugs to synergistically block multiple cancer fuel routes (glucose, glutamine, and fat pathways). You’ll also hear her cautionary take on DIY trends and oversimplified protocols, plus how tools like PET imaging, gene expression insights, and even AI can help personalize a more nuanced, adaptable plan.Most importantly, Jane offers a mindset shift: cancer treatment isn’t a static one-time choice—it’s an evolving strategy. If you’ve ever wondered how to “think metabolically,” ask better questions, and understand the why behind integrative combinations (including where keto can help—and where it can backfire), this episode gives you a clearer map and a smarter way forward.Key Topics CoveredWhy cancer behaves like a “shapeshifter” and adapts when one pathway is blockedThe core idea behind the McLelland Metro Map™ and metabolic “fuel routing”Jane’s Metabolic Cocktail philosophy: synergy across diet, exercise, supplements, and repurposed drugsThe overlooked role of glutamine and fat metabolism—not just glucose—in cancer fuelingHow keto can help early for some people, and how it may drive resistance pathways later for othersRepurposed drug principles Jane discusses (e.g., metformin-style glucose control, statins, anti-inflammatories, anti-platelet concepts) and why combinations matterUsing tools like PET scans (and the limitations when cancers shift fuels) to understand metabolic activityStrategies and cautions around blocking glutamine uptake (and why receptor-level targeting matters)A practical overview of ferroptosis: GPX4 vs. cysteine/glutathione pathways and why pulsing mattersThe importance of doctor oversight, personalization, and avoiding extreme “one-size-fits-all” DIY protocols ____________________________________RESOURCES FROM DR. KARLFELDT:📖 A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health ThreatGet it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0iC8bFxy📖 Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering CancerGet it here: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-powerPrice: $24.99 | Use code CANCERPODCAST1 for 100% off📖 Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of CancerGet it here: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-withinPrice: $24.99 | Use code CANCERPODCAST2 for 100% off____________________________________WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT:To learn more about cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies at The Karlfeldt Center or to schedule a free 15-minute consultation, visit us at:🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com📞 208-338-8902📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com____________________________________CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT:Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenterFacebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter____________________________________MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT:🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance.🎙 Integrative Lyme Solutions — Expert guidance and healing journeys for those dealing with Lyme disease and co-infections.Explore all shows at https://www.youtube.com/@karlfeldtcenter____________________________________👉 Schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center:📞 208-338-8902📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com

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. Michael Karlfeldt to explain why “cancer is a disease of metabolism” is more than a slogan—and how understanding metabolic weaknesses can empower smarter, more personalized integrative strategies.You’ll hear how repurposed medications can target cancer’s metabolic pathways (glucose, mitochondria, inflammatory signaling, and more), and why personalization matters more than internet protocols. Amanda and Dr. Karlfeldt discuss the Care Oncology “METRICS” drug set (including metformin, statins, doxycycline, and mebendazole), plus additional tools like ivermectin, fenbendazole, DCA, 2-DG, anti-inflammatories (aspirin/COX pathways), histamine blockers (cimetidine), and even PDE5 inhibitors like sildenafil/tadalafil—along with real cautions around dosing, contraindications, and interactions (including potential conflicts with immunotherapy). The conversation also ties metabolic therapy to the “press–pulse” concept and terrain-based care: ketogenic nutrition, inflammation reduction, oxygenation, and lifestyle foundations that strengthen the body while making cancer more vulnerable.Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or practitioner, this episode offers a grounded roadmap for thinking about integrative oncology without guesswork—using a “test, assess, address” mindset to build a strategy that evolves with labs, symptoms, treatment phases, and the individual.Key Topics CoveredWhy cancer metabolism (not just genetics) is a key lever in integrative oncologyWhat repurposed/off-label drugs can target: glucose pathways, mitochondria, signaling pathways (e.g., EGFR/AKT/mTOR)Why one-size-fits-all protocols are risky—and how to personalize using “test, assess, address”The Care Oncology/METRICS drug set and when it may (or may not) fitSafety and dosing concerns with high-dose ivermectin/fenbendazole and DIY internet protocolsWhen metformin vs berberine may be appropriate—and why they can sometimes be combinedDoxycycline: potential synergy (e.g., with IV vitamin C) vs contraindications (including immunotherapy concerns)Anti-inflammatory strategy: COX pathways, aspirin vs selective COX-2 approaches, plus natural options“Press–pulse” metabolic strategy and why protocols should evolve over timeOther emerging tools discussed: DCA, 2-DG, cimetidine, itraconazole, PDE5 inhibitors (Viagra/Cialis) ____________________________________RESOURCES FROM DR. KARLFELDT:📖 A Better Way to Treat Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Preventing and Most Effectively Treating Our Biggest Health ThreatGet it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0iC8bFxy📖 Unleashing 10X Power: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquering CancerGet it here: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/unleashing-10x-powerPrice: $24.99 | Use code CANCERPODCAST1 for 100% off📖 Healing Within: Unraveling the Emotional Roots of CancerGet it here: store.thekarlfeldtcenter.com/products/healing-withinPrice: $24.99 | Use code CANCERPODCAST2 for 100% off____________________________________WORK WITH DR. KARLFELDT:To learn more about cutting-edge integrative cancer therapies at The Karlfeldt Center or to schedule a free 15-minute consultation, visit us at:🌐 TheKarlfeldtCenter.com📞 208-338-8902📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com____________________________________CONNECT WITH DR. KARLFELDT:Instagram: instagram.com/thekarlfeldtcenterFacebook: facebook.com/thekarlfeldtcenter____________________________________MORE PODCASTS FROM DR. KARLFELDT:🎙 The Dr. K Show — Integrative medicine, functional medicine, biohacking, and longevity for optimizing health and performance.🎙 Integrative Lyme Solutions — Expert guidance and healing journeys for those dealing with Lyme disease and co-infections.Explore all shows at https://www.youtube.com/@karlfeldtcenter____________________________________👉 Schedule a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call with a Naturopathic Doctor at The Karlfeldt Center:📞 208-338-8902📧 info@TheKarlfeldtCenter.com