What does complementary cancer care involve?
Complementary care considers your needs alongside the cancer treatment and follow-up your oncology team recommends. It does not replace chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or your oncologist’s guidance.
Nicole Saleske, FNP-BC, APNP, leads Eden’s cancer-care planning. She is Certified in IV Nutritional Therapy in Oncology (IIVNTP) and a Graduate of the Advanced Training with Mistletoe Apprenticeship Program (PAAM). Read more about Nicole and her training.
Patients may bring questions about nutrition, sleep, stress, symptoms, supplements, or supportive therapies. Nicole considers those questions in the context of their treatment schedule, medications, laboratory results, and oncology guidance. Explore Eden’s overall approach to cancer care.
What happens during cancer-care onboarding?
Eden’s cancer onboarding combines four appointments, lab work, and a review of a comprehensive care plan. Nicole assesses your situation before recommending a path; a discovery call is a fit check, not a clinical assessment or treatment plan.
Across onboarding, Nicole reviews your diagnosis and treatment history, current oncology plan, symptoms, medications, supplements, and health goals. Questionnaires and laboratory testing help her consider areas such as blood sugar balance, hormone health, sleep patterns, and stress where relevant. The resulting plan reflects what is appropriate for you, rather than a preset list of therapies.
Bring available treatment summaries, recent laboratory results, and a current medication and supplement list. If you are in active treatment, tell Nicole about upcoming appointments and any precautions your oncology team has given you. Do not start, stop, or change cancer treatment based on a complementary-care discussion.
Eden may consider services such as IV Therapy or Localized Hyperthermia, but neither is automatically part of a plan. Eligibility and timing require individual review. Read how Eden approaches support during chemotherapy and radiation.
Is traveling from Madison practical for your plan?
Eden has one clinic; see our contact page for directions. Plan around appointments at Eden’s clinic, rather than assuming a Madison location or a remote version of clinic therapies.
Before deciding, ask:
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How many in-person visits might the proposed plan require, and how often?
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Could those visits fit around oncology appointments, treatment days, and changes in how you feel?
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Which appointments involve testing or a therapy, and how much time should you allow on site?
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Which fees could recur, and are laboratory or other charges separate?
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If your treatment schedule or laboratory results change, when would Nicole need to reassess the plan?
Your answers may change after clinical review. Eden’s cancer-care cost information explains the factors that affect fees; ask for current costs and a proposed visit schedule before committing. If repeated travel does not fit your circumstances, it is reasonable to decide that Eden is not the right fit.
FAQ
Does Eden have a cancer-care office in Madison?
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Madison residents considering Eden’s care would visit Eden’s clinic; see our contact page for directions. Ask about the expected number of visits before making travel plans.
Can I continue seeing my Madison oncologist?
Yes. Eden’s role is complementary, and you should continue working with your oncology team. Share any proposed supplements or therapies with that team so timing and potential conflicts can be considered.
Will the discovery call tell me which therapies I need?
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The free 30-minute Cancer Discovery Call helps you discuss fit and next steps. Nicole develops recommendations after reviewing your clinical information through onboarding; not every therapy is appropriate for every patient.
Find out whether Eden fits your care and travel needs
If you already have a cancer diagnosis and want to consider additional support alongside your oncologist, schedule a free 30-minute Cancer Discovery Call. Bring your questions about repeated in-person visits. We can discuss whether moving forward makes sense before you travel.
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