"Unfortunately, he couldn't tell her about this or any "natural or alternative health therapies" and stay employed. Insurance regulations would preclude such suggestions. And he could get into administrative trouble by recommending natural, non-drug treatments for cancer."
Shame, isn't it. This is one reason why I always recommend that people do their research and when you go to the doctor it can be discussed. Many times they won't recommend things, but if you bring them up it can be discussed.... but, of course, the conversation will come around to drugs again. ;)