| Aspect | Traditional Oncology | Metabolic Oncology |
|---|---|---|
| Strategy | - Eradicate established cancer - Focus on treatment rather than prevention | - Improve metabolic health and fitness - Reduce risk of developing cancer - Improve effectiveness of standard treatments - Reduce risk of recurrence in cancer survivors |
| Tactics | - Surgery - Chemotherapy - Immunotherapy - Radiation therapy | - Exercise optimization - Nutrition improvement - Sleep enhancement - Stress management - Emotional health support - Targeted use of drugs and supplements |
| Focus | - Treatment of established cancer - Limited potential to cure most advanced cancers | - Prevention and risk reduction - Long-term metabolic health improvement |
| Approach | - Reactive: responds to diagnosed cancer - Standardized protocols based on cancer type/stage | - Proactive: aims to prevent cancer development - Individualized plans based on patient’s metabolism |
| Outcome | - Can be very effective for early-stage cancers - Limited success with advanced cancers | - Potential to reduce overall cancer incidence - May enhance effectiveness of traditional treatments - Improves overall health and quality of life |
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