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The Gonzalez Protocol™ uses freeze-dried pork pancreas, supplements, an individualized diet, and coffee enemas to alter cancer metabolism and inhibit growth.

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The Gonzalez Protocol™ is not mentioned in any of the practice guidelines we reference nor used by any of the programs we cite.

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The 2017 Moss Report describes research undermining the theoretical underpinning of Dr. Gonzalez’s theory of cancer growth and development, concluding “without the universal presence of hCG in cancer the ‘trophoblastic theory of cancer’ falls to the ground, and with it almost certainly Gonzalez’s enzyme treatment.”1Moss R. The Moss Report on Breast Cancer. 2017-2.0. p 546.

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Nancy Hepp, MS

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Ms. Hepp is a researcher and communicator who has been writing and editing educational content on varied health topics for more than 20 years. She serves as lead researcher, program manager, and writer for CancerChoices. Her graduate work in research and cognitive psychology, her master’s degree in instructional design, and her certificate in web design have all guided her in writing and presenting information for a wide variety of audiences and uses. Nancy’s service as faculty development coordinator in the Department of Family Medicine at Wright State University also provided experience in medical research, plus insights into medical education and medical care from the professional’s perspective.

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Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS

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Laura Pole is senior clinical consultant for CancerChoices. Laura is an oncology clinical nurse specialist who has been providing integrative oncology clinical care, navigation, consultation, and education services for over 40 years. She is the co-creator and co-coordinator of the Integrative Oncology Navigation Training at Smith Center for Healing and the Arts in Washington, DC. Laura also manages the “Media Watch Cancer News That You Can Use” listserv for Smith Center/Commonweal. In her role as a palliative care educator and consultant, Laura has served as statewide Respecting Choices Faculty for the Virginia POST (Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment) Collaborative as well as provided statewide professional education on palliative and end-of-life care for the Virginia Association for Hospices and Palliative Care.

For CancerChoices, Laura curates content and research, networks with clinical and organizational partners, brings awareness and education of integrative oncology at professional and patient conferences and programs, and translates research into information relevant to the patient experience as well as clinical practice.

Laura sees her work with CancerChoices as a perfect alignment of all her passions, knowledge and skills in integrative oncology care. She is honored to serve you.

Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS Senior Clinical Consultant

Linda Isaacs, MD

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Dr. Isaacs offers a nutritional approach for cancer patients that involves high-dose pancreatic proteolytic enzymes, dietary modification and detoxification. She published many peer-reviewed case reports with the late Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez discussing patients who have done well under their care.

She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky, graduating with high distinction with a major in biochemistry. My medical degree is from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and she completed a residency in internal medicine at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center at New York University Medical School. She am certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Linda Isaacs, MD Physician

Last update: November 17, 2022

Last full literature review: August 2022

CancerChoices provides information about integrativein cancer care, a patient-centered approach combining the best of conventional care, self care and evidence-informed complementary care in an integrated plan cancer care. We review complementaryin cancer care, complementary care involves the use of therapies intended to enhance or add to standard conventional treatments; examples include supplements, mind-body approaches such as yoga or psychosocial therapy, and acupuncture therapies and self-care lifestyle actions and behaviors that may impact cancer outcomes; examples include eating health-promoting foods, limiting alcohol, increasing physical activity, and managing stress practices to help patients and professionals explore and integrate the best combination of conventionalthe cancer care offered by conventionally trained physicians and most hospitals; examples are chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy and complementary therapies and practices for each person.

Our staff have no financial conflicts of interest to declare. We receive no funds from any manufacturers or retailers gaining financial profit by promoting or discouraging therapies mentioned on this site.

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