This course takes an evidenced-based view of integrative oncology, and will address core areas of a patient-centered approach to supportive and palliative cancer care, including nutrition, natural products, meditation, yoga, acupuncture, and physical activity. The course will review key evidence and focus on national practice guidelines in developing integrative treatment plans for cancer patients during active treatment and in post-treatment survivorship, including care for underserved populations.

This conference is tailored to general and subspecialty oncologists, palliative care specialists, behavioral health practitioners and generalists who commonly care for cancer patients. These learners are commonly the caregivers for cancer patients during and after treatment and for whom these practice gaps have been identified.

Accreditation:

The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (UCSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

UCSF designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This CME activity meets the requirements under California Assembly Bill 1195, continuing education and cultural and linguistic competency.

Objectives of the course are described below.

• Describe core principles of integrative oncology
• Counsel patients on a plant-based diet
• Describe the evidence base for caloric restriction approaches
• Describe the evidence base for meditation and yoga and apply them to your care of cancer patients
• Describe the evidence base for acupuncture and apply it to the care of cancer patients
• Describe the safety and efficacy of natural products in cancer care
• Discuss integrative medicine approaches with cancer patients
• Develop basic integrative treatment plans using an evidenced-based approach