Treatments, options and pricing
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Initial Consultation £395
90 Minute consultation.
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Follow-up Consultation £75 to £250
15 to 60 minutes. Costs range depending on the length of the consultation
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Testing £150 to £650
As part of this approach, there is also a need for ongoing blood monitoring as the metabolic approach uses precision-based medicine. Costs for individual tests can range from £150 to £650 or more for specialised testing.
Common Q&A about Metabolic Approach to Cancer
Our FAQ section is designed to address common questions you may have, from how our treatments work to what you can expect during and after your session.
Our team is always available to provide additional support if you need more personalised guidance, ensuring that you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
The Metabolic Approach to Cancer targets the unique energy metabolism of cancer cells. It aims to disrupt the processes that cancer cells use to fuel their growth, such as glucose and glutamine metabolism and focuses on optimizing the body's environment to inhibit cancer growth.
Cancer cells primarily rely on aerobic glycolysis, also known as the Warburg effect, even in the presence of oxygen, to generate energy. This is less efficient than normal cells’ use of oxidative phosphorylation but allows rapid growth and proliferation.
Key strategies include:
- Dietary interventions like the ketogenic diet to starve cancer cells of glucose.
- Nutrient optimization to support immune function.
- Detoxification and reducing exposure to environmental toxins.
- Targeting specific cancer metabolic pathways, like blocking glucose or glutamine metabolism.
Diet plays a crucial role, with a focus on reducing sugar and carbohydrates, which cancer cells heavily rely on for energy. A ketogenic diet, which is high in fats and low in carbs, is often recommended to deprive cancer cells of glucose while supporting normal cells that can adapt to burning fat for energy.
Yes, it can often complement conventional treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. By targeting cancer cells' metabolism, it may help make them more vulnerable to standard therapies, reduce side effects, and improve overall outcomes.
There is growing research supporting aspects of the metabolic theory of cancer, including the Warburg effect, and studies on ketogenic diets in cancer. However, more large-scale clinical trials are needed to fully establish its effectiveness and safety in cancer treatment.
A ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein, and very low-carb diet that forces the body to switch from using glucose as its primary energy source to using fats (and ketones). Since cancer cells rely heavily on glucose, this diet is believed to "starve" them while allowing normal cells to thrive.
Yes, specific supplements such as Berberine, quercetin, curcumin, and resveratrol are often recommended to support the metabolic pathways that hinder cancer growth. However, supplement use should be personalized and monitored by a healthcare professional.
Detoxification is considered important in this approach because toxins can fuel cancer development and impair the immune system. Reducing toxic load, optimizing liver function, and eliminating heavy metals and environmental toxins are often emphasized.
The approach aims to create an environment in the body that is less favorable for cancer growth, which may help reduce the likelihood of recurrence. By optimizing metabolism, strengthening the immune system, and reducing inflammation, this approach may help maintain long-term remission.
