Decatur, Georgia is home to Humanizing Medicine, an integrative oncology clinic combining Anthroposophic Medicine with conventional cancer care. The clinic is located at 135 Maple Street, Building A, Decatur, within the Atlanta metro area. The practice was founded by Dr. Mark Hancock, MD MPH, who co-authored a published book on mistletoe therapy and serves as core faculty teaching other providers how to incorporate mistletoe into clinical oncology practice. Dr. Petra Ketterl, MD, a fellowship-trained medical oncologist, works alongside Dr. Hancock. The broader care team includes nurse practitioner Kati Ward, therapeutic art facilitator Jesse Hines, and patient advocates who support individuals throughout every stage of their cancer journey.
The clinic’s services include integrative oncologist consultations, metronomic chemotherapy, repurposed medications, local hyperthermia (healing heat applied directly to tumors), hyperbaric oxygen therapy, herbal compresses, and foot baths. The practice centers its model on mistletoe therapy and notes that more than 75 percent of cancer patients in Europe use mistletoe alongside conventional treatments. According to the website, studies suggest local hyperthermia can improve chemotherapy efficacy, improve radiation outcomes, reduce cancer pain, enhance tumor control, and increase overall survival rates.
The clinic operates on a membership model with a one-time enrollment fee. Ongoing memberships start at $100 per month, which covers follow-up consultations and access to in-clinic services. This pricing structure is designed to make integrative oncology accessible to patients managing the financial demands of ongoing cancer treatment.
The practice’s philosophical framework addresses body, soul, and spirit together. The care team places emphasis on recognizing each patient’s complete life story when forming diagnoses and developing treatment plans. The approach is described as complementary to, not a replacement for, conventional oncology care.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The practice serves patients throughout the greater Atlanta metro area, with Decatur’s central location making it accessible from surrounding neighborhoods and communities. Patients can reach the clinic at (470) 891-8140, fax (470) 575-2575, or email office@humanizingmedicine.com.