“For an oncologist, communication with patients is the cornerstone of patient care and management…Poor communication can result in less effective anticancer treatment or increased toxicity—and even shorter survival.” This statement is from an article in yesterday’s Journal of Oncology by Nathan Cherny. It highlights a historical concern within the field of conventional oncology and a principal value of integrative oncologists. Cherny’s article is an indictment of the doctor-patient relationship in typical cancer treatment. During my former wife’s three-year chemotherapy ordeal, I cannot recall one single session where our doctor discussed seriously the treatment protocol, how it would affect us, and our own feelings about it.