What’s not to love about pearls? This presentation will feature insights, ideas and strategies gleaned from over two decades of integrative oncology practice and collaboration. Blending the science and art of integrative oncology, this session will provide numerous clinical pearls that can be immediately implemented into practice. Take-aways will be presented in case-based scenarios with supporting evidence provided. The session will address topics ranging from effective hot flash management in hormone receptor positive breast cancer survivors, infection prophylaxis in patients with leukemia, managing mouth sores during head and neck radiation therapy, discussing patient prognosis, and more. Be ready to take a deep dive into the sea of cancer care and emerge adorned with pearls!
Learning Objectives:
- Gain integrative clinical strategies for addressing several conventional cancer treatment toxicities
- Become familiar with the benefits of various integrative strategies that address the unique challenges faced by patients diagnosed with cancer
- Appreciate the importance of utilizing a benefit:risk, evidence-informed approach in integrative oncology.
