Integrated Care of People with Cancer

May 12, 2025

Explore how targeted nutrition, immune-boosting therapies, and smart integrative strategies can support the body’s natural ability to fight cancer. Dr. Jonathan Murphy shares case studies, essential nutrients, and non-toxic tools used in his 40+ years of experience treating complex cancer cases.

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Dr. Jonathan Murphy, a physician with over 40 years of experience, has spent his career evolving from conventional internal medicine and pediatrics to integrative and holistic oncology. In his recent GoldCare class, Dr. Murphy presented a compelling case for how nutrition, natural compounds, and smart off-label therapeutics can radically shift outcomes for cancer patients—especially those told they have no more options.

From Conventional Medicine to Healing from Within

Dr. Murphy’s journey into holistic cancer care began after witnessing a close friend experience remission from stage IV breast cancer—not through chemotherapy alone, but by adopting a rigorous raw vegan diet. Inspired by the work of Dr. Philip Binzel, he began treating cancer patients with high-dose intravenous vitamin C and nutritional protocols aimed at restoring what modern food systems have stripped away: essential nutrients like B17 (nitrilosides), vitamin A, and natural immune boosters.

When Conventional Treatments Fail

Dr. Murphy shared several remarkable case studies, including a man with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma who, after exhausting all chemotherapy options, returned to health through high-dose vitamin C and nutrition. Another patient with aggressive prostate cancer declined surgery and radiation, choosing instead to follow a rigorous nutritional protocol. More than two decades later, he remains alive and well—an outcome Dr. Murphy attributes not to “cure,” but to the body's natural capacity to heal when properly supported.

The Foundation of His Approach

Dr. Murphy focuses on four core strategies:

1. Stopping Metastasis

The spread of cancer is often what turns a manageable diagnosis into a fatal one. Dr. Murphy uses natural compounds with anti-metastatic properties such as:

  • Ursolic and rosmarinic acid (from rosemary)
  • Modified citrus pectin (blocks cancer stem cells from anchoring)
  • Vitamin B17, also known as laetrile, found in apricot seeds and once common in traditional grains

2. Boosting the Immune System

Drawing on more than a decade of experience, he integrates:

  • Mistletoe therapy, which reduces chemotherapy side effects and boosts immune response
  • Nutritional protocols that enhance energy and appetite—two key signs of progress
  • Immune surveillance support using vitamins D, C, and immune-stimulating compounds like dimethylglycine (B15)

3. Targeting Cancer Cells Intelligently

Instead of using toxic conventional treatments alone, Dr. Murphy employs:

  • Repurposed drugs such as ivermectin and fenbendazole
  • Intravenous vitamin C
  • Natural compounds like artemisinin (from Chinese wormwood), tocotrienols from annatto seeds (used in pancreatic cancer), and medicinal mushrooms
  • Curcumin, quercetin, resveratrol, and green tea extracts for their anti-growth factor properties

4. Individualizing Treatment

Cancer is not one-size-fits-all. Dr. Murphy analyzes each patient’s cancer type, stage, pathology reports, and even genetic markers to develop a tailored care plan. This includes avoiding one-size-fits-all diets and instead choosing nutritional interventions suited to the patient's condition, such as:

  • Ketogenic protocols for certain aggressive cancers
  • Raw vegan or plant-based diets for those seeking healing at the cellular level
  • Nutrient replenishment for modern deficiencies, especially in B-complex vitamins and antioxidants

Monitoring Progress Beyond Tumor Size

Dr. Murphy stresses that healing should not be measured solely by tumor size. Instead, he looks at:

  • Energy levels and appetite as early indicators of healing
  • Cancer markers like PSA, CA-125, and others to guide monthly adjustments
  • Detox protocols to remove heavy metals, plastics, and mold toxins that suppress the immune system

Final Takeaway: Healing Is Possible

Dr. Murphy concluded with a powerful reminder: “Cure” may be the goal of conventional medicine, but healing—true healing—comes from within. By restoring what modern diets have lost and using intelligent, non-toxic therapies, many patients can go far beyond what they were told was possible.

For anyone living with cancer or caring for someone who is, Dr. Murphy’s message offers more than hope—it offers a clear, practical path forward grounded in decades of results.

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