Functional
What is Functional Oncology?
Functional oncology is an innovative approach to cancer care that goes beyond treating the disease itself, focusing on the underlying factors that contribute to its development and progression. This personalised approach integrates advanced diagnostics, such as genomic and metabolic testing, to identify the root causes of cancer. By combining targeted therapies with strategies to optimise overall health—such as nutritional support, immune enhancement, and lifestyle interventions—functional oncology aims to improve treatment outcomes while supporting the body’s natural ability to heal.
Diagnostics
The Metavectum Tumor Therapy Test
Adopting advanced medical technology, the Metavectum Tumor Test runs biopsy specimens from solid tumors and/or circulating tumor cells (CTCs) isolated from the blood of the client to determine the best course of action. By identifying 80 gene expressions in the transcriptome (messenger RNA molecules) of the tumor cells, the test can generate an accurate analysis of the gene mutation, protein levels and the tumor metabolism. The results are then used to tailor an optimized cancer therapy that is adapted to your individualized treatment profile.
Other Advanced Diagnostics
NK Cell Count and Activity Test, Heavy Metal Screening, Gut Microbiome, EBV Test.
Treatments
Bio-identical-to-nature Substances
Our proprietary bio-identical-to-nature IV therapy is grounded in advanced research and designed to support cancer treatment by delivering essential nutrients and therapeutic compounds in their most natural, bioavailable form. Using innovative tests like Metavectum, we identify the most effective natural substances for each unique tumour, tailoring therapies to the individual for maximum impact.
We prioritise the highest quality natural compounds, including those with well-documented anti-cancer properties such as curcumin, resveratrol, and quercetin. Additionally, we incorporate essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to strengthen immunity and enhance overall health. This evidence-based approach ensures precise, targeted support to optimise the body’s ability to combat cancer and promote recovery.
Cell-based therapy
Cell-based therapy in cancer involves using living cells to treat the disease, focusing on harnessing the body’s immune system or other cellular mechanisms. Key approaches include:
Natural Killer Cell (NK Cell) Therapy
is a cutting-edge cancer treatment that harnesses the body’s immune system to target and destroy cancer cells. By enhancing the activity of NK cells—key immune cells known for their ability to recognise and eliminate abnormal cells—this therapy offers a precise, effective, and minimally invasive approach to fighting cancer.
Dendritic Cell Vaccines
Dendritic cell (DC) vaccines are a form of personalised immunotherapy that harnesses the power of dendritic cells to stimulate the immune system against cancer. These vaccines are created by isolating a patient’s dendritic cells, exposing them to cancer antigens, and reintroducing them into the body to activate T-cells. This targeted approach enhances the immune response, helping the body recognise and attack cancer cells more effectively.
Personalized neoantigen vaccine
Neoantigen cancer vaccines are a cutting-edge form of personalised immunotherapy designed to target unique mutations, known as neoantigens, that are specific to an individual’s tumour. These neoantigens arise from genetic changes in cancer cells and are absent in normal tissues, making them ideal targets for a highly specific immune response.
By introducing synthetic versions of these neoantigens into the body, the vaccine stimulates the immune system, particularly T-cells, to recognise and attack tumour cells displaying these unique markers. This approach offers a precise, customised treatment that enhances the immune system’s ability to combat cancer while minimising off-target effects on healthy tissues.
Stem Cell Transplants
Hematopoietic stem cells are used to replenish the bone marrow after high-dose chemotherapy or radiation, which is often used to treat blood cancers.
These therapies aim to enhance the body’s natural ability to fight cancer, offering personalised and potentially more effective treatment options.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy using checkpoint inhibitors is a cancer treatment that helps the immune system recognise and attack cancer cells. Key points include:
Immune Checkpoints
These are regulatory pathways in the immune system that prevent excessive immune responses and autoimmunity.
Checkpoint Inhibitors
Drugs that block checkpoint proteins, such as PD-1, PD-L1, and CTLA-4, which cancer cells exploit to avoid being attacked by the immune system.
Mechanism
By inhibiting these checkpoints, the drugs unleash T cells to attack and destroy cancer cells more effectively.
Checkpoint inhibitors have shown significant success in treating various cancers, including melanoma, lung cancer, and others, by enhancing the body’s natural immune response against tumours.
Examples: Common checkpoint inhibitors include pembrolizumab (Keytruda), nivolumab (Opdivo), and ipilimumab (Yervoy).
Personalised Nutrition
Personalised cancer nutritional therapy is a tailored approach designed to support patients by addressing their unique nutritional needs during treatment. By using advanced diagnostics to assess metabolic profiles, nutrient deficiencies, and individual responses to food, this therapy helps optimise the body’s ability to combat cancer. It focuses on providing evidence-based dietary strategies and specific nutrients that can enhance immunity, reduce treatment side effects, and promote overall health, ensuring each patient receives the most effective support for their recovery and well-being.
Detoxification
Detoxification therapy in cancer treatment focuses on addressing underlying factors that may contribute to cancer progression, such as the accumulation of toxins like heavy metals and environmental pollutants. These toxins can disrupt cellular function and weaken the immune system, creating conditions that support disease development. By using evidence-based methods to enhance the body’s natural detoxification pathways—such as liver support, chelation therapy, and antioxidant supplementation—this therapy helps eliminate harmful substances, restore balance, and improve overall cellular health. Targeting these root causes strengthens the body’s defences, supporting recovery and long-term resilience against cancer.
Hormonal Balance
Hormone balancing therapy in cancer treatment addresses the role of hormonal imbalances as a potential underlying factor in cancer development and progression. Disruptions in hormones such as oestrogen, testosterone, and cortisol can create conditions that promote tumour growth and impair the body’s ability to regulate key processes. By utilising evidence-based strategies, including bio-identical hormone replacement, lifestyle adjustments, and targeted supplementation, this therapy helps restore hormonal equilibrium. Balancing hormones not only supports overall well-being but also strengthens the body’s ability to resist cancer progression and improve treatment outcomes.