Bastyr University Opens New Integrative Oncology Research Center in 2009

Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center (BIORC) opened in February 2009 at Bastyr University's beautiful and serene campus in Kenmore, Washington. This integrative oncology center utilizes state-of-the-science and state-of-the-art naturopathic and traditional Chinese medicine treatment and integrated management of cancer in research participants. The new center provides comprehensive support and treatment for each stage of the participant's experience, from diagnosis, treatment decisions, and restoration of immune function and health after completion of standard treatment.

Participants receive consultation with naturopathic physicians who are board certified in naturopathic oncology and doctors of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Treatment includes mind/body medicine, acupuncture, botanical and nutritional medicine. Our doctors communicate with each participant's medical and radiation oncologists to ensure truly integrated care.

Our goal is to improve not just the quality of life of people living with cancer, but also to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. With a grant from Cleavage Creek Winery, Bastyr University Research Center in collaboration with a researcher from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle will do a matched controlled outcomes study. This study will compare the 'disease free survival' and quality of life in participants who are treated in the new Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center to similar cancer patients living in Washington State who do not include complementary, alternative or integrative therapies. We anticipate that men, women, and children with cancer who are treated at the Bastyr oncology clinic will live longer and happier lives. Our research partnership with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center will tell us how our participants do over the long term and help us to continuously improve our care and therapies.

Medical Staff

Medical Director:
Leanna J. Standish, ND, PhD, LAc, FABNO
Research Professor, Bastyr University Research Center
Clinical Professor, University of Washington, School of Public Health
Affiliate Research Professor, UW School of Medicine, Radiology Department

Chinese Medical Oncology Practitioner:
Steve Given, DAOM, LAc

Mind/Body/Energy Medicine:
Brad Lichtenstein, ND
Guan-Cheng Sun, PhD

Naturopathic Medicine:
Eric Yarnell

Center Manager:
Kate Elliott

Learn more about the center by reading a Q & A session with BIORC faculty.

Making Appointments:

Call (425) 602-3311 to make an appointment or to learn more about BIORC. We ask all people with cancer diagnoses who want to receive treatment and care at BIORC to participate in our research study to monitor their clinical and quality of life outcomes. When you call for more information or an appointment, we will send you registration materials that we would like returned to us before your first appointment. Please download and complete the forms listed below. Parking on campus is convenient and free. Download a map to the reserved parking spaces for BIORC participants.

Participant Forms:

Contact Us:

Email: biorc@bastyr.edu
Fax: (425) 602-3420
Phone: (425) 602-3311
Address: 14500 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
Map and directions to the center