Cancer is the scariest diagnosis a person can receive. Patients and caregivers become overwhelmed with questions, new medical lingo, uncertainty, and fear. There is so much information available on the internet, but what information is reliable? Dr. Edwards uses his expertise in naturopathic oncology and over 25 years of practice to help you make sense of all this information and support you in making the right choices to fight your cancer.
Dr. Edwards will help you understand your diagnosis, the treatments recommended by your oncologist and your options in using integrative medicine. These include diet and lifestyle modifications, nutritional/herbal supplements, and other novel treatments such as IV nutrient therapy. Ultimately, he wants to help improve your fight against cancer and help you heal through the journey.
Taking an integrative approach using evidence-informed, safe, and supportive complementary therapies along with conventional cancer treatments gives patients the best opportunity to fight their disease. It requires a deep understanding of how complementary and conventional medicines will interact, and what the results will be for your body. The safe and effective combination of holistic therapies with conventional cancer treatments is the definition of integrative medicine.
He is the Lead Physician at Sonoran University of Health Science’s, Integrative Oncology Clinical Center of Excellence in Tempe Arizona.
In addition to seeing patients in his clinic, Dr. Edwards is licensed in Arizona, Oregon and Wisconsin and can offer virtual consultations for patients in any of those states.
About Dr. Edwards …
I am a Naturopathic Physician and have been in practice for over 25 years. From 2002 until January 2009, I practiced in upstate New York doing general naturopathic medicine and treating a variety of conditions including Autoimmune Diseases, Cardiovascular Disease, Gastrointestinal disorders, Women’s Health, Diabetes and Cancer – to name a few. My focus has been cancer care since 2009 .
I am a Naturopathic Physician and have been in practice for over 25 years. From 2002 until January 2009, I practiced in upstate New York doing general naturopathic medicine and treating a variety of conditions including Autoimmune Diseases, Cardiovascular Disease, Gastrointestinal disorders, Women’s Health, Diabetes and Cancer – to name a few. My focus has been cancer care since 2009 .
In 2009, I accepted a position at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion, Illinois. At CTCA, I worked alongside medical oncologists who provided conventional standard of care, while I supported the patients with naturopathic medicine. The most rewarding aspect of working at CTCA was seeing patients who had been suffering significant side effects from the conventional treatments start to feel so much better when incorporating naturopathic support. Many patients credited my care and the use of natural medicine to their improved quality of life and better outcomes.
In 2013, I became a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO). There are only 150 naturopathic physicians board-certified in naturopathic oncology in the US and Canada. Those who earn this designation have extensive experience and post-graduate education in naturopathic medicine specific to cancer treatment. The certification requires me to maintain my scholarly pursuits and education to stay current in this fast-changing area of medicine.
In 2017, my family and I moved back to Portland, Oregon where I started Northwest Naturopathic Oncology. I continued to provide integrative oncology support for patients in a private practice setting. I continued to collaborate with local oncologists but was able to provide additional therapies such has hyperbaric oxygen, Mistletoe and IV-nutrient treatments. I continued NW Naturopathic Oncology until May of 2026.
In July 2026, I was hired by Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Tempe Arizona to lead the university’s new Integrative Oncology, Clinical Centers of Excellence. The Center is focused on high-level integrative oncology care including metabolic assessment and support, IV-therapy, nutrition and lifestyle medicine. I also collaborate with and incorporate additional resources such as acupuncture, mental health support, nutritionists. Long-term goals include developing clinical trials in Integrative Oncology.
Oregon Naturopathic Physician, license 4049
Arizona Naturopathic Physician license 26-4034
Wisconsin Naturopathic Doctor license 6105-170
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