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IMPORTANT: This program is open to UCSF brain tumor patients and their caregivers. If you are not a UCSF patient, but are interested in attending, please e-mail Naomi Hoffer to be added to the waitlist, in case it doesn't fill.
This three-part course will provide evidence-based integrative approaches tailored to people with primary brain tumors. Each session will include time for questions and end with a goal-setting session.
Tuesday, October 7, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Introduction to Integrative Oncology Practices
Shannon Fogh, MD, MAWhat is Integrative oncology and how can it help people with brain cancer?The magic of movement (exercise, yoga, qi gong, etc)Cannabis for symptom management
Tuesday, October 14, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Nutrition for People with Brain Tumors
Greta Macaire, MA, RD, CSOThe Anti-Cancer DietThe keto diet explainedSupplements for memory and cognition and fatigue management
Tuesday, October 21, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Psychological Approaches
Melissa Brie, PsyD Stress management (coping with anxiety/scanxiety)Emotional well-beingLiving mindfullyManaging sleep and coping with fatigue Please plan to attend all three sessions
Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/9HC7rgb/integrative
This event is sponsored by our Sheri Sobrato Brain Cancer Survivorship Program.