About this Event
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.
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Tuesday, 3/12, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Introduction to Integrative Oncology Practices
Shannon Fogh, MD, MA
- What is Integrative oncology and how can it help people with brain cancer?
- The magic of movement (exercise, yoga, qi gong, etc)
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Cannabis for symptom management
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Tuesday, 3/19, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Nutrition for People with Brain Tumors
Greta Macaire, MA, RD, CSO
- The Anti-Cancer Diet
- The keto diet explained
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Supplements for memory and cognition and fatigue management
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Tuesday, 3/26, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Stress Management and Mindfulness for People with Brain Tumors
Melissa Brie, PsyD and Alex Keller, PsyD
- Stress management (coping with anxiety/scanxiety)
- Emotional well-being
- Living mindfully
- Managing sleep and coping with fatigue
Please plan to attend all three sessions.
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This event is sponsored by our Sheri Sobrato Brain Cancer Survivorship Program.
UCSF promotes the exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives, acknowledging that the views and opinions of our guest speakers on campus are their own and may not reflect the perspective of the University. We embrace free speech in the pursuit of greater understanding, consistent with our obligations as a public university under the First Amendment.