Jason J. Harmon, ND FABNO

Cancer Care Services

One of the nation’s top naturopathic oncology specialists is right here in Alaska!

If you have considered leaving the state for “comprehensive cancer care”, first consider an appointment with Dr. Harmon, who provides Alaskans living with cancer a world-class opinion right in your back yard with 19 years of working as an expert in integrative oncology

Dr. Jason J. Harmon, ND FABNO (Fellow of American Board of Naturopathic Oncology ) is a naturopathic d octor who graduated from Bastyr University as a naturopathic primary care physician. He has been board certified in naturopathic oncology for more than 12 years.  He is a fourth generation Alaskan who returned to practice in 1999. Since that time, he has practiced naturopathic internal medicine with a specialty in integrative cancer care . He works side by side with your conventional cancer team to provide a thorough, well-rounded approach to the body, while undergoing treatment. In addition, the last eight years, Dr. Harmon has worked in human clinical trials in infectious disease to bring new life saving medicines to market.  He co-founded the national Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP), the first board certification entity established in the naturopathic profession.  He also co-founded Avante Medical Center, LLC. in 2002. Dr. Harmon works with oncology groups in the Anchorage area and outside Alaska and will work closely with you and your cancer team to provide strategic and synergistic care.

Cancer Care Services

Cancer care navigation services:

Have you or a loved one been recently diagnosed with cancer and are seeking guidance or a new direction in your cancer care?  Are you looking for guidance for top cancer therapies inside Alaska, the US and overseas?  Have you seen out of state integrative cancer center’s advertising holistic treatment options and you would like an unbiased opinion on their validity?  Dr Jason Harmon can help you navigate your options and help put together a world class team medical team in Alaska or abroad if needed. 

Schedule a treatment guidance appointment with Dr. Harmon to discuss your cancer treatment options and the best therapies available today globally, both conventional and integrative.  Dr Harmon’s 19 years of working in Alaska, across the US and around the globe in integrative oncology, allows for a unique and impactful contribution when deciding on what therapies are best suited for your specific cancer.  This appointment is 60 min.  It is crucial to provide all appropriate medical documents (office visit notes, pathology notes, scan results, etc) at least three days prior to the visit so Dr. Harmon can be prepared and maximize your visit. 

Cancer care medical services:
Starting cancer treatment and would like an integrative cancer specialist on your team? 
Do you need help with cancer treatment side effect prevention, optimization of conventional treatments, assurance that natural/integrative therapies will not interfere with your other medical treatments, help rebuilding the body during and after treatment, etc?

Schedule a medical appointment with Dr. Harmon to look at your entire body and optimize your outcomes and health during and after treatment for cancer.  Our goal is to help you thrive during treatment and rebuild to a better you, after.  In cases of required long term or lifelong treatment, Dr Harmon works to help you support your body and optimize your health so as best to fight your cancer, improve quality of life and feel better.  Dr Harmon provides a complete assessment of your cancer diagnosis, treatment options, treatment side effect reduction, addresses entire body’s health and provides guidance to optimize: 

• Conventional and integrative cancer therapy assessment and recommendations
• Cancer treatment navigation options for treatments available in Alaska, the US and abroad.
• Cancer therapy side effects reduction. 
• Diet and nutrition
• Genetic assessment to individualize the best therapies for you during and after treatment.

Additional services for patients living with or rebuilding after cancer:

• Physical medicine.  Body pain?  ART/Myo and acupuncturist are available for your care.  Surgery, radiation, and other cancer treatments can lead to structural changes that can cause pain and discomfort.  Get moving and out of pain now! 
• Mental health services  .  Psychiatric nurse practitioner expert in medication intervention, if needed, for you or those impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
• Diet and nutrition consults.  Meet with dietitian expert in creating meal plans to create optimal health for those diagnosed with cancer.  Whole foods, great proteins and fats, and fiber rich carbs will be infused into your diet plan.
• Genetic guidance for foods and health.  Target gene specific nutrients, vitamins, medications and foods with our specialist with over 30 years in the field of medicine.
  Primary care services that incorporate the whole body.  Avante has some of Alaska’s most experienced practitioners.