ASTRO/SIO Joint Session-Update: Integrative Oncology in Cancer Care

Significant data reveal that cancer patients use complementary/integrative therapies and may not share this with their physician team. Beginning in the late 1990s, data emerged in the radiation oncology literature about the potential benefit of acupuncture for xerostomia after RT to the head and neck. This was supplemented by studies showing the benefit of manipulative therapy for post-operative edema, and of the survival benefit of exercise in certain cancer populations. On the 20th anniversary of the Society for Integrative Oncology, it is opportune to update the ASTRO membership on the most recent data on the subject. 

Topics:

  1. My Favorite Oncology Acupuncture Studies
    Brian Lawenda, MD
  2. How Movement Fights Cancer: Harnessing the Benefits of Physical Activity 
    Matthew McCurdy, MD, PhD 
  3. Empowering Cancer Patients through Lifestyle Medicine: Nutrition and Cancer 
    Amber G.B. Orman, MD  
  4. Manipulative Therapy in Cancer Care 
    Tammy Mondry, PT, DPT, MSRS, CLT-LANA 
  5. Models of Integrative Oncology: Integration into the Oncology Clinic 
    Ting Bao, MD, MS 
  6. Empowering Cancer Patients through Lifestyle Medicine: HEAL: Cancer 
    Amber G.B. Orman, MD 
  7. Q and A
    Full Panel

This activity is available from January 9, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on January 8, 2026. 

This activity was originally recorded at the 2023 ASTRO Annual Meeting.

Target Audience

The activity is designed to meet the interests of medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, nurses, radiation therapists, and residents. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Review the latest evidence and guidelines regarding the role of nutrition, physical activity, and weight management in cancer survivorship.
  • Explain the potential benefits of integrative therapies for their patients. 
  • Relate how to appropriately implement these into their radiation oncology clinics. 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians. ASTRO designates this for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Course opens: 
01/09/2024
Course expires: 
01/08/2026
Cost:
$149.00
Rating: 
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  • Stephen M. Sagar, MD, BS, MBBS, is employed by McMaster University.   
  • Brian D. Lawenda, MD, is employed by 21st Century Oncology and Genesis Care.   
  • Matthew R. McCurdy, MD, PhD, is employed by Citizens Medical Center.  
  • Amber G.B. Orman, MD, is employed by AdventHealth Medical Group. Dr. Orman is a Partner with Nephrology Associates of Central Florida. 
  • Tammy E. Mondry, PT, DPT, MSRS, CLT-LANA, is employed by and has a partnership with Cancer Therapy Specialists, Inc. and is an Independent Contractor with Gallien Therapy Services, Inc. Dr. Mondry receives honoraria from Klose Training and serves as a consultant with Teladoc Health.  
  • Ting Bao, MD, MS, is employed by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

The person(s) above served as the developer(s) of this activity. Additionally, the Education Committee had control over the content of this activity. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

Disclosure link: 
ASTRO Education Committee

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Available Credit

  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians. ASTRO designates this for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
    This activity was designated for 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Price

Cost:
$149.00
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Course Fees:
ASTRO members must log in to the ASTRO website to view and receive the member rate.

Nonmember: $149
Member: $99
Member-in-training: $49
Student/Grad Student/PGY: $49
Postdoctoral Fellow: $49

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