Praise for You Finished Treatment, Now What?

“There is an enormous unmet need for relatable, valid, clear, and helpful advice for people after cancer treatment is complete and patients are all too often abandoned to the rocky road of survivorship. Drawing on her own experience as both a practitioner and a patient, Dr Rothenberg ably navigates the world of care and cure with the effortless encouragement of a real pro who really knows and can help you understand what’s needed to step into a brighter and better future.”

“Dr. Rothenberg’s compendium for cancer survivors and thrivers presents a rejuvenative and restorative strategy for those entering the post-treatment phase, a strategy often missing in the allopathic paradigm. It also offers a pathway toward improving “healthspan,” or the time one thrives in health. This is a comprehensive book in its coverage of diet, nutrition, exercise, sleep, mental health and the palette of integrative possibilities available to all of us who seek healthy, fulfilling lives.” 

“….The intimate disclosures embedded in her exceptionally rigorous, evidenced framework of clinical savvy and experience, all those doable recommendations, her crisp, substantial ideas for supportive care strategies ……this book will enduringly touch and engage every cancer survivor quickly and uniquely…… Her words, chiseled out of the fuss and rattle of so much conversation about surviving and thriving, shifts everything and illuminates the terrain. This book is authentic, accessible and compassionate.  It robustly claims space as the best counsel in the land on this tough issue.”

“In my experience, the last day of anti-cancer treatment is highly anticipated and is celebrated by many patients. However, at the time of their first follow up visit, many report that they are surprised that they are feeling anxious and insecure-as if they are waiting for “the other shoe to drop.” The joy that they had experienced at the completion of treatment had been interrupted by a feeling of being untethered or out of control because they were no longer actively fighting the cancer. These difficult feelings may also be compounded by lingering effects of treatment. This book is a wonderful tool to assist patients in getting through the exciting and challenging post treatment phase and may help in taking on the role of survivor.  Dr. Rothenberg has experienced cancer from “both sides of the johnny ” and she is able to benefit countless others by sharing her vast knowledge with this book.”

“Personally and professionally, I highly recommend Dr. Amy’s book. I have had many family members and friends who have been cancer survivors and thrivers.  The quality of their lives was greatly enhanced through the use of nutrition, exercise, meditation, and a myriad of other natural and holistic measures. This book and all of Dr. Amy’s approaches create a treatment plan that dovetails and compliments conventional cancer care and most importantly encourages physical vitality, mental clarity, and emotional balance vital for all of us on our healing journeys.”

 “When cancer enters our lives, we look for people who listen, understand, and provide guidance for making wise decisions in this new and unknown land. Reading this book is like sitting down for tea with a friend who’s been where you’re headed. Amy Rothenberg ND has lived what she writes about as a patient, as a family caregiver, and as a medical provider. She knows and respects what different systems of medicine have to offer and her own life shows that we can weave them together. She is also a wise coach inspiring us to find the unique strengths we can bring to our own health and medical challenges. This is mind-body medicine at its best! “

“With massive advancements in cancer treatments, more patients than ever before are entering survivorship. All too often patients are overwhelmed by care when they receive a cancer diagnosis, and just as quickly they may suffer a lack of support during survivorship. Dr. Rothenberg’s voice and expertise provide companionship, encouragement, support, and invaluable advice for both patients and practitioners. It is clear that she embodies her advice and what a privilege it is to have her share her gifts for this population!”

“Dr Rothenberg’s grasp of the spectrum of care cancer patients go through is impressive and necessary. She brings the weight and depth of her personal journey as a cancer patient and survivor to the science and spiritual ground of her decades long practice of natural medicine. Her synthesis and integration of these two areas, often construed as disparate, is nuanced, knowledgeable, intimate and commanding.”  

“With exquisite sensitivity, Dr. Amy Rothenberg has crafted an excellent book about the most relevant aspects of the healing process from cancer. Inspiring with her own history with cancer, Dr. Rothenberg is a superb guide. She helps sharpen our perception and understanding of the role we play in our recovery. Cancer does amazing things to our bodies and our emotional beings. It may force us to confront the deeper issues of life and truth. Amy transforms adversity into promise and possibilities, offering a touch of enlightenment along the way."

“Recovering from cancer is not the end of the story, rather the beginning of choices that determine your health for the rest of your life. With humor, solid science and practical advice, Dr. Rothenberg tells the stories of many patients who followed her advice and regained their vitality. Dr. Rothenberg makes personal her inspirational journey from cancer to robust health."

“Early on in the book, Dr. Rothenberg confides how “eye opening to be in the patient chair after so many years as a doctor.” Those words and that firsthand experience are so potent. Though I did it in reverse order—patient with cancer first, later to become a doctor—there is so much resonance of how we met cancer and how we choose to live, experience, and share life. Dr. Rothenberg speaks of empowerment, no matter the outcome, and takes docere (Doctor in Latin meaning teacher) to the next level. And what a great teacher she is—able to articulate a difficult subject with a soothing voice, offering light on what at times is an obscure and darkened path. Thank you for walking with us on this journey and offering a solid set of tools to guide the way.”

"That Dr. Amy Rothenberg knows her subject is no surprise, given her 35 years of clinical practice and as a cancer survivor/thriver herself. It’s how she shares her expertise, blending authority, compassion, and humility, that makes You Finished Treatment, Now What? a gift. Beautifully written, and full of practical and actionable advice, You Finished Treatment, belongs in the hands, minds and hearts of cancer survivors, their families, and clinicians."

“This book ticks the boxes as both a guide and an inspiration for any person affected by cancer. Dr. Rothenberg has talked the talk, walked the walk, and now brings her insight and experience as a licensed naturopathic physician and cancer survivor into a compassionate and useful guide on integrating effective natural medicine approaches. Evidence-informed advice on specific foods, plants, supplements, communication techniques, and more, are juxtaposed with personal anecdotes to make this book at once intensely personal and incredibly practical.”

“Dr. Amy Rothenberg has written a heartfelt, informed, and action-oriented primer for those who have finished cancer treatment.  Speaking from personal experience and as a practicing naturopathic doctor for over 35 years, Dr. Rothenberg is an ideal guide for those folks asking “now what?” post cancer treatment.   Sharing specific knowledge about how our bodies work and how we can strengthen ourselves is timely, not only for cancer survivors but really for anyone interested in bettering their health and vitality!  Share this book with your loved ones.”

“Dr. Rothenberg has created an essential resource for anyone diagnosed with cancer, as well as for everyone involved with that individual, whether it is a caregiver, a family member or friend simply wanting to help.  With her expertise as a physician, her personal history as a primary caregiver, and as a cancer survivor herself, she thoughtfully provides supportive care strategies for during treatment and for long after.  No matter the reader’s previous knowledge or level of experience, Dr. Rothenberg guides them to make the changes that can make the difference in addressing these challenging health care issues.  This is a must read!”

“As a therapist, this book gives me tools to help my clients who are cancer survivors/thrivers. My wish is that every oncology department gives this book to patients as they complete treatment. Dr. Rothenberg’s book is a holistic empowerment guide on all aspects of “what’s next” after cancer care ends. It helps people move beyond being traumatized by cancer to being empowered by their self-care. Dr Rothenberg gives hope. "

“As a cancer survivor and trauma therapist, having to navigate surgery and radiation, I could not have done it as successfully without the expertise, wisdom and compassionate guidance of Dr. Rothenberg. Her unusual wisdom and ability create a breakthrough book to surivivors navigate life after traditional cancer treatment. These recommendations mitigate the oftentimes long -lasting, physically and emotionally disruptive and ongoing symptoms. Dr. Rothenberg’s natural approach provided me a roadmap to help strengthen my immune system, have more confidence in my recovery. and restore my overall health. Her book is critically important and provides a compassionate and knowledgeable support system for cancer patients and survivors!”

“Dr Amy Rothenberg offers her loving hand and compassionate heart in masterfully guiding survivors. This book is a breath of ocean air, a rare gem, and a must have for any cancer patient who is searching for multifaceted guidance and support into the wholistic world of self-care after treatment. She has walked through the halls of oncology and has creatively and generously offered her 36 years of wisdom as a naturopathic physician and teacher. Her delightful sense of humor and tenderheartedness is apparent on every page. This book is her gift to us and a true treasure for anyone’s library.”

"A must-have resource for anyone who feels that they need more answers to proactively support themselves after cancer treatment. With this book, Dr. Rothenberg delivers clear and actionable solutions that comprehensively answer the question: “Now what?”. Offering a unique, hard-earned perspective that blends her lived experience as a patient navigating cancer care and her decades of practice as a Naturopathic Physician, this book can save you hours of research and empower you with the hope that vibrant health is possible with the right knowledge.”

"Dr. Rothenberg is a practitioner who I have admired for a very long time. So, I am not surprised that she is filling the gap in conventional cancer care. In this book, Dr. Rothenberg is empowering cancer survivors with an answer to the question, "What now?" In my experience as an integrative specialist in cancer treatment, the biggest misstep in conventional treatment is that patients are without direction as to what interventions to make and keep for the long term. I am so happy Dr. Rothenberg has stepped up when she saw the need for education for people who need it most.”

“Dr Rothenberg relies on her own experience as both patient and medical practitioner to provide not just hope but evidenced approaches to support an integrated medical model. The interventions shared change the terrain within each individual providing healthful resiliency. Sharing the teachings of her joyful stories as well as serving as a comprehensive impulse for effecting real change in our medical approach to cancer, this book is both timely and long overdue.”

“Many books have been published on health and wellness, but Dr. Amy Rothenberg’s book You Finished Treatment, Now What? Natural Medicine Approaches for Cancer Survivors/Thrivers is truly the only book on this topic you will need as a patient or practitioner. Dr. Rothenberg’s words are full of compassion, intelligence, and most importantly, experience. This book is beyond satisfying in detailing all aspects of what you need to know with regards to  cancer survivorship.” 

"When an oncologist reported I had stage 4 aggressive double hit B-cell lymphoma, my approach was for the doctors to take care of the treatment and for me to focus on supporting myself through the treatment. Dr. Rothenberg provided the guidance I needed during a very confusing and frightening time. As a cancer survivor in remission, her prescriptions are an integral part of my life. Her depth of knowledge, personal experience, and authenticity is a gift I shall be ever grateful for. That she has documented all this in a book for others is an indispensable resource for cancer survivors and their families."

“In You Finished Treatment, Now What? Dr. Rothenberg offers up unparalleled wisdom, expertise, and advice for cancer survivors. As the wife of one of her patients, and the sister of another, both cancer survivors thriving under her care, I can testify to the power of these approaches. Dr. Rothenberg’s simple, clear, proven, and powerful recommendations for physical, emotional, and cognitive health are an essential complement to the protocols your oncologists prescribe. As a bonus, caregivers also benefit from Dr Rothenberg’s exercise, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations. I feel better than I have in years. Read this book to thrive, long after your cancer treatments end.”

“I was on a roll. Three continents and four countries a week. In the U.S alone three medical practices: NY, Chicago & San Francisco. Production crews, TV programs, radio shows in multiple countries. In Ecuador I was Chair of Osteopathic Medicine & Chief Science Officer for the first Osteopathic medical hospital in that country. Then I hit a wall. It was shattering. Four death experiences, five surgeries, with severe anesthesia and medication reactions. I was bedridden for two years, a prisoner in my own body. But the winds of resurrection blow from a place of death and rebirth. Dr. Rothenberg’s book is that wind. It’s a road map, a way back. Sooner or later someone in your family is going to face cancer. You Finished Treatment, Now What? is a must read.”