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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, 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)
    • Cannabis for symptom management
       
  • 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
    • Supplements for memory and cognition and fatigue management
       
  • 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.

 

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