An Introduction to Integrative Oncology for Healthcare Professionals
PROGRAMME
Module 0 (Available free)
Introduction to the Course
Dr Penny Kechagioglou
An NHS Oncologist explains why cancer patients need and deserve Integrative Oncology (IO)
Module 1
The benefits of Integrative Oncology
Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel
What IO has to offer; what IO is; does it really work alongside conventional treatments; is it science-based; is it safe?
Module 2
Exercise - a crucial resource in cancer treatment
Lizzy Davies
Why exercise; the benefits of exercise; synergies; types of exercise, when, how much; precautions; scientific basis
Module 3
Stress and resilience
Aga Kehinde
Chronic stress; existential stress; treatment stress; strategies to build resilience
Module 4
Other lifestyle interventions
Dr Sam Watts
Sleep; relationship to nature; social and personal relations; biological cycles; environmental toxins; what’s available to help?
Module 5
Complementary therapies
Dr Caroline Hoffman
What’s on offer; how they can help; who they can help
Module 6
Nutrition - a vital source of resilience
Georgina Giebner
Pre-hab; during treatment; common concerns eg antioxidants + chemo; cachexia; treatment synergies and contraindications
Module 7
Improving treatment management with nutrition
Kirsten Chick
Psychology of nutrition; post treatment rehab; ketogenics, fasting, other diets; strategies for quality of life and survival gains
Module 8
Holistic healthcare
Mark Bennett
Treating underlying causes as against controlling symptoms; health promotion through nutrition and lifestyle; functional medicine; testing and genomic profiling
Module 9
Repurposed drugs
Dr Michael Castro
Why use them; what is being used; how do they relate to conventional treatments; safety and evidence
Module 10
Supplementation & cancer treatment
Debbie Grayson
Resources for IO evidence; concerns, safety and contraindications; opportunities to support patients
Module 11 (1 hour)
Resources
Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel
How to refer; how to find good practitioners;dealing with common questions eg cannabis, vitamin C; further training