The Value of Integrative Medicine in Oncology Care

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Webinar Description

Denise Spector, PhD, MPH, ANP, RYT, provides an overview of integrative oncology which includes evidence-based strategies for helping to mitigatecommon cancer symptoms and cancer treatment-related side effects, as well as strategies that may improve one's overall healthand well-being along the cancer care continuum.

Learning Objectives

  • Define integrative oncology.
  • State three reasons why a patient affected by cancer might seek out integrative medicine approaches to care.
  • Describe three evidence-based integrative medicine strategies for cancer-related fatigue.
  • Identify three integrative medicine modalities that may improve mood and reduce anxiety.

 

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
Course opens: 
01/01/2024
Course expires: 
02/19/2025
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The mission of Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Grand Rounds webinar is to provide a forum for high-quality hematology/oncology-based content. The purpose of this monthly series is to share expertise and create a structured network for our vast community by promoting professional development, creating opportunities for collaboration, and using evidence-based education to increase knowledge and skills to foster ongoing quality patient care.

These webinars provide FREE continuing education credit.

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Denise Spector, PhD, MPH, ANP, E-RYT

Oncology Nurse Practitioner and Integrative Medicine Clinician
UNC Health – The NC Basnight Cancer Hospital
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Presenter Disclosure Information

The presenter has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies as defined by the ACCME.

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1.00 NCPD/CNE
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 NCPD/CNE
  • 1.00 Participation
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