In this episode of Integrative Oncology Talk, host Judith Lacey welcomes Dr. Santhosshi Narayanan from MD Anderson to discuss Ayurvedic medicine's potential benefits for cancer patients. Narayanan, an internal medicine physician specializing in integrative oncology, delves into the ancient practices of Ayurveda, which emphasizes a personalized approach incorporating diet, exercise, and mind-body techniques. The conversation covers Ayurveda's principles, how it can complement conventional cancer care, and the importance of studying Ayurvedic herbs for safety and efficacy ..read more

In this episode of Integrative Oncology Talk, hosts Dr. Judith Lacey and Karen discuss the role of integrative therapies in cancer care, focusing on the treatment and management of cancer-related fatigue. They examine the evolution of exercise and yoga in integrative oncology, the development of ASCO and SIO guidelines, and the efficacy of non-pharmacological approaches for cancer patients. Karen shares her extensive experience in yoga therapy, and exercise oncology, and discusses her studies and data supporting these practices. They also delve into the importance of personalized exercise pres ..read more

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 groundbreaking books in medicine. His achievements have been recognized nationally and internationally, including being named an Officer in the Order of Canada and an inductee in the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. His newest book, Dignity in Care: The Hum ..read more

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 mental health conditions and research into psychedelic medicine. As the co-director of a new research centre in Australia we discuss the role of psychedelic in particular psychedelic plants and there potential role in managing mental health conditions, We ..read more

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 importance of training and coordination of care and some safety concerns. We also discuss their new book, "Oncology Massage: An Integrative Approach to Cancer Care ..read more

Dr. Nirupa Ragunathan 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 patients have, and how it can be advanced worldwide ..read more

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-established complementary therapies from other traditions such as traditional Chinese medicine, yoga ( ayurvedic medicine, and other fields). Can we integrate traditional practices, herbs, and foods into holistic integrative oncology care? We also look at embe ..read more

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 his career in medical oncology in Edmonton he was quick to develop a system to in cancer care, the ESAS to capture the patient voice and embed research and outcome measures into clinical supportive care and IO delivery. For the last 2 decades, he has ..read more

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 about the importance of social connection and spirituality in healing, how we can find purpose and balance in our personal and professional lives, and give back to the community and world ..read more

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 for anyone at any age ..read more