Dr. Nathan Goodyear was recently featured in the South Florida Reporter about peptides and their use in cancer therapies.
Dr. Nathan Goodyear, MD, MDH is the Medical Director at Brio-Medical and has practiced integrative medicine since 2006.
You can read our written summary of the article below.
South Florida Reporter Story – Summary
Peptides are chains of amino acids found naturally in the body and have been manufactured as prescription drugs since insulin’s discovery in 1921.
Dr. Nathan Goodyear, a leader in integrative cancer healing, sees personalized peptide therapy as the next medical evolution.
Types of Peptide Therapy
There are two main categories:
- Off-the-shelf peptides: These are generalized treatments, including hormones and growth factors, used for over a century.
- Personalized peptides: This modern approach embraces the future of medicine by using multiomics, such as genomics and epigenomics, to treat individuals, not just masses.
Personalized Peptide Therapy in Cancer Treatment
Unlike conventional methods that focus on destroying cancer cells, personalized peptide therapy aims to promote optimal body function through balance. It considers the entire physiology, targeting components within a tumor’s environment, specific pathways, immune dysfunction, and overall wellness.
Precision and Individualization
Precision peptides offer targeted treatment for each patient. The precision of peptide therapy allows for more effective targeting of unique tumors and the specific needs of the patient, distinguishing it from one-size-fits-all treatments.
Future Prospects
Dr. Goodyear envisions a future where multiomics will guide cancer care in prevention, treatment, and healing. This approach will move beyond the traditional path of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, integrating holistic therapies and focusing on healing rather than mere disease management.
Return to Medical Purpose
The new approach emphasizes returning to the core principles of medicine: hope, healing, teaching, and serving individual patient needs. It’s not about introducing new therapies but re-dedicating to the purpose of medicine.
Conclusion
Personalized peptide therapy represents a shift in cancer treatment. By considering the unique needs of each patient and moving away from generalized treatments, it promises a more precise, compassionate, and effective future in cancer care. This innovative method may revolutionize how cancer is treated, offering a return to the core values of medicine and a new era of patient-centered care.
For more information on this article, refer to the South Florida Reporter.
Learn More About Dr. Goodyear
For more interesting videos from Dr. Goodyear on a variety of topics, TikTok videos are updated daily at @briomedical and long-form videos can be found on our YouTube Channel @BrioMedical.
Patients interested in pursuing their cancer healing journey can visit Dr. Goodyear at Brio Medical in Scottsdale, Arizona.
