Course Chair

Kavita K. Mishra, MD, MPH
Professor, Radiation Oncology
Director, Ocular Tumor Radiation Therapy Program
Faculty in Integrative Oncology, Osher Center for Integrative Health
University of California San Francisco   

Course Description

Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes, according to the National Cancer Institute. In this course, a team of leading UCSF scientists and world-renowned clinicians in cancer care share a window into their work to help empower you and your loved ones to become active participants in your healthcare. You’ll understand the paradigm shift to integrative oncology, separate myths from facts, and learn strategies to reduce cancer risk. You will gain specific guidance on how to prioritize nutrition, exercise, symptom and pain management, natural products, mind-body medicine, acupuncture and world healing approaches, to help care for your whole self.

Lecture Schedule

May 4, 2022 -
Integrative Oncology 101: Empowering Us to Reduce Risk, Support Treatment, and Promote Health
Kathleen Cavanaugh, NP
Kavita K. Mishra, MD, MPH Download Presentation

May 11, 2022 -
Exercise and Cancer: Impact of Physical Activity
Natalie Marshall, MD Download Presentation

May 18, 2022 -
Nutrition and Cancer: Do’s and Dont’s
Donald Abrams, MD Download Presentation

May 25, 2022 -
Introduction to Integrative Palliative Care & Symptom Management
Brieze Bell, MD Download Presentation

June 1, 2022 -
Caring for Mind, Body, and Spirit: Approaches to Coping with Cancer Care
Jamie Cohen, PsyD Download Presenation
Christina Weyer Jamora, RN, PhD, CBIST Download Presentation

June 8, 2022 -
Integrative Cancer Care: Bringing Innovative Approaches into the Clinic
Moderators:
Anand Dhruva, MD
Kavita K. Mishra, MD, MPH

Panelists:
Jennifer Ashby, DAOM, LAc Download Presentation
Chloe Atreya, MD Download Presentation
Shannon Fogh, MD