Welcome to Integrative Oncology Talk! Where we discuss the latest science and opinions from leading voices in integrative oncology. Integrative oncology utilizes complementary therapies and lifestyle strategies to help those affected by cancer, using personalized approaches and evidence based recommendations. This podcast is hosted by Dr. Santosh Rao, a medical oncologist and integrative oncologist. Dr. Judith Lacey, a supportive care and integrative oncology physician. And Leigh Leibel (pro ...
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Stronger Together: Advancing Native American Cancer Health Equity
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Join us as we spotlight the groundbreaking efforts of the Center for Native American Cancer Health Equity (C-NACHE) in addressing Native American cancer health inequities. Through insightful interviews, we explore the challenges Native communities face when seeking cancer care and the center's initiatives in broadening awareness and amplifying comm…
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Beena Patel is a cancer survivor, holistic health and wellness coach, Oncology Physician Assistant turned yoga teacher and Reiki Healer. We discuss her inspired journey towards personal healing and transforming the lives of her clients, with stories about healing, attending to our spirits, and empowering people to find their voice and purpose.…
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How Young Nigerians are Changing the Way Africans Think About Cancer with Runcie Chidebe
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Nigeria is an African country with a population of 200 million, yet it has only 90 oncologists, 3-5 radiation machines in service at any given time, and ten cancer-related clinical trials. Furthermore, there is limited cancer screening and little awareness of risk-reduction behaviors. As a result, more than 70% of Nigerians diagnosed with cancer pr…
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Exploring Personhood, Patienthood and Dignity with Professor Harvey Chochinov
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Harvey Max Chochinov, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manitoba and Senior Scientist at CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute, is widely considered one of the most influential and respected palliative care scholars and researchers in the world today. He has authored over three hundred publications, including several groun…
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We speak with Drs. Ana Maria Lopez and Eleanor Walker on Health equity, how it can cause gaps in cancer care, and how we can address it with integrative oncology. Dr. Lopez and Dr. Walker both co-chair the Health Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Task Force of the Society for Integrative Oncology. Dr. Ana Maria Lopez is Professor and Vice Chair of Me…
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The Microbiome – Dr. Jennifer McQuade
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In this podcast, we discuss the microbiome, how the microbiome has an effect on health, and how changes to the microbiome can effect cancer and responses to therapy. This is a rapidly evolving area of study.Dr. Jennifer Mcqaude is a Physician Scientist and Assistant Professor in Melanoma Medical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cance…
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Supportive Oncology with Dr. Richard Berman
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A conversation about the emerging field of Supportive Oncology with one of the pioneers: The focus of this podcast will be on the intersection integrative oncology and supportive care .The reality: many centres, ours included are seeing integrative oncology/integrative medicine as part of supportive care . As Dr Berman and colleagues lead the way i…
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Psychedelics are increasingly finding their way into modern medicine but what do we really know about psychedelics and psychedelic research today? What is the potential role they can play in the care of cancer patients? In this podcast I speak to Professor Jerome Saris whose expertise is in the use of integrative medicine in the management of menta…
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Janet Penny is a registered massage therapist who has worked in an integrative practice, with extensive experience working with people with cancer. Rebecca Sturgeon is also a trained massage therapist with oncology experience. She focuses on education now and is the Education Director for Healwell.In this podcast, we discuss Oncology Massage, the i…
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Dr. Raghunathan Pediatric Integrative Oncology Podcast
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Dr. Nirupa Raghunathan is a Med/Peds physician, and the director of Pediatric Integrative Medicine at MSKCC. She has a background in pediatrics and adult medicine, which allows her to follow patients from adolescence to young adulthood. We discuss the role of integrative oncology in pediatrics, modalities that can be used, specific issues that AYA …
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Development of a Culturally Sensitive Holistic Integrative Oncology Practice
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What is the art involved in developing a personalized seamless IO approach that marries traditional local therapies with other complementary therapies from other traditions? In this podcast, Judith Lacey interviews Prof Ben Arye exploring the overlap between integration of traditional Medicines of the regions we work in and the more well-establishe…
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Embedding Whole Person Care into Cancer Care- Dr. Eduardo Bruera
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Eduardo Bruera is a well-known passionate advocate and world leader when it comes to the ongoing evolution of comprehensive cancer care to truly address the whole person care needs of the patient. In this engaging conversation, we explore lessons learned and strategies to embed the delivery of integration oncology in cancer care systems. Starting h…
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Dr. Mimi Guarneri - Spirituality and Connection
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Dr. Mimi Guarneri is a cardiologist and pioneer in Integrative Holistic Medicine. She is a founder and President of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. Dr. Guarneri authored the books “The Heart Speaks: A cardiologist reveals the secret language of healing” and “101 Pearls to Awaken your healing potential”. In this podcast, we talk abou…
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Advice on going through cancer as a young adult
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Matt Ode and Amelia Coffaro both describe their experiences going through cancer in their 20’s, what they have learned, and how they live in gratitude for their health now and the wisdom they gained. This special podcast helps explain some of the specific concerns young adults have going through cancer, but the advice Amelia and Matt give is good f…
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We discuss the role Naturopathic Oncologists can play in cancer care, during or after treatment, and into cancer survivorship. We also learn about the training of Naturopathic Oncologists, how this specialty is evolving, and why it was created. We also discuss specific recommendations for fatigue and in dealing with reducing the risk of COVID-19.Li…
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Sleep Dysfunction – Dr. Sheila Garland and Dr. Ashwin Mehta
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We will discuss the nature of sleep dysfunction in cancer, its impact, and how it can be managed through integrative care. We approach this topic both from a research and clinical perspective. Dr. Sheila Garland is a registered Clinical Psychologist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at MUN. She is cross-appointed to the Div…
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Claudia Witt is a medical doctor, epidemiologist and research methodologist who is internationally recognized for her work. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on health care management. Being a full professor for Medicine at the University of Zurich she serves as Vice Dean for Interprofessionalism and Internationality …
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Sound Healing and the Spirit - Tony Redhouse
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Tony Redhouse is a Native American Music Award Recipient, inspirational speaker, and spiritual teacher. He draws from ancient forms of musical expression and Navajo spiritual wisdom to help those affected by cancer, addiction, and grief unite the mind, body, and soul. During this special podcast, we will talk with Tony about Navajo healing traditio…
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Mindfulness for Cancer Pain – Dr. Eric Garland, PhD, LCSW
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Dr. Garland is the Distinguished Endowed Chair in Research, Professor, and Associate Dean for Research in the University of Utah College of Social Work, and also the Director of the Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health Intervention Development and Associate Director of Integrative Medicine in Supportive Oncology and Survivorship at Huntsman…
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Cannabis Research in Canada - Lynda Balneaves, RN, PhD
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We discuss medical cannabis use and research in Canada, including the impact regulations have on research. We also focus on translation of research to clinical and public applications, education related to cannabis use, and health policy. Finally, Dr. Balneaves reflects on racial injustice in Canada and the US with respect to the recent events spar…
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FDA Regulation of Botanicals – Tara Berman, MD
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In this podcast, we learn about the origins of the FDA, how the FDA regulates botanicals, and how the FDA can provide guidance on natural product research and clinical trials. Dr. Tara Berman, an oncologist for the Breast/Gyn Malignancies Team in the Office of Oncologic Diseases at Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) in the FDA, serves a…
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Dr. Judith Lacey is the Head of Supportive Care and Integrative Oncology at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse in Sydney, Australia. She is in SIO leadership, where she helps lead the Clinical Practice Committee, and she is involved in research and policy development in Australia. Dr. Lacey has a special interest in medical cannabis research. In this podc…
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and COVID-19
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Professor Yufei Yang and Dr. Lingyun SunIn this important podcast, Professor Yang and Dr. Sun are joined by Dr. Ting Bao, as she translates a conversation about China’s response to COVID-19, how TCM was helpful, and what advice Dr. Yang has for people as they grapple with this worldwide pandemic. Professor Yufei Yang, Director of Integrative Oncolo…
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Bringing East and West, Ancient and Modern Together – Dr. Nalini Chilkov, L.Ac., O.M.D.
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Dr. Nalini Chilkov is a leading edge authority and pioneer in the field of Integrative Oncology Cancer Care, Cancer Prevention and Immune Enhancement. She is the founder of the American Institute of Integrative Oncology (www.aiiore.com), and IntegrativeCancerAnswers.com, and the author of the best selling book, “32 Ways to Outsmart Cancer: How to C…
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Debu Tripathy, MD – The Intersection of Conventional and Complementary Therapies
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Integrative Medicine For The Underserved - Rhonda Smith, MBA
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Rhonda Smith is the interim executive director of Integrative Medicine for the Underserved (IM4US). She has a passion for helping close the health disparity gap and improving cancer outcomes in the underserved and communities of color. Rhonda brings her extensive experience in business and her personal history as a breast cancer survivor to her adv…
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Natural Products and Women’s Health Part 2 – Tieraoana Low Dog, MD
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Dr. Tieraoana Low Dog is an internationally recognized expert in integrative medicine, natural products and women’s health. She is a frequent lecturer, teacher, and writer of books such as Fortify Your Life, Healthy at Home, and Life is Your Best Medicine. Dr. Low Dog is a founding member of the American Board of Physician Specialties: American Boa…
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Natural Products and Women’s Health Part 1 – Tieraoana Low Dog, MD
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Dr. Tieraoana Low Dog is an internationally recognized expert in integrative medicine, natural products and women’s health. She is a frequent lecturer, teacher, and writer of books such as Fortify Your Life, Healthy at Home, and Life is Your Best Medicine. Dr. Low Dog is a founding member of the American Board of Physician Specialties: American Boa…
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MSK & SIO2019: 20 years of progress in Integrative Oncology
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We discuss the history of the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) and Highlights for the SIO 2019 Conference in New York with Dr. Jun Mao, who is the Chief of the Integrative Medicine Service at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and a former President of SIO. The conference is hosted by MSKCC, one of the leading cancer centers i…
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Join Dr. Donald Abrams, an integrative oncologist at the UCSF Osher Center, as he discusses the science and uses of cannabis in cancer patients. Dr. Abrams is a former past president of SIO and co-author of the book, “Integrative Oncology”, with Dr. Andrew Weil. He is an expert on cannabis and cancer, a researcher and frequent lecturer on this topi…
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We dive into Mindfulness Meditation and research as it applies to cancer. We also discuss practical tips on how to be mindful and stay present when facing cancer, as taught in the book "Mindfulness Based Cancer Recovery".Welcome to Integrative Oncology Talk, where we discuss the latest science and opinions from leading voices in integrative oncolog…
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Love and Support - Lorenzo Cohen, PhD, and Allison Jeffries, MEd
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We talk about the importance of social support as a foundation for health, the effects of stress on cancer, and how different aspects of health can build on each other. We also learn about the book "Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health With the Mix of Six".Welcome to Integrative Oncology Talk, where we discuss the latest science and op…
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