2024 Science of Caring Grand Rounds | Integrative Oncology: Emerging Paradigms of Care Delivery and Priority Research Questions

Duarte, CA US
September 19, 2024

Oncology clinicians have limited knowledge regarding the field of integrative oncology. This is due for multiple reasons, including that it is a new field and limited formal education exists for most medical students, residents, and fellows. Additionally, limited high quality clinical research exists, but is growing.

The educational gap in medical practice regarding the role of integrative oncology for cancer patients is underscored by several critical issues. The Society for Integrative Oncology-ASCO guideline highlights the benefits of integrative medicine for pain management but points out that many healthcare providers lack the training to implement these approaches effectively. There is a need for integration of these therapies into standard oncology practice within clinical care networks. Reluctance to discuss complementary and integrative medicine with patients stems from a lack of provider knowledge and confidence, which can hamper effective patient-provider communication. Additionally, there is a gap between the recognized importance of supportive and integrative oncology services and their actual utilization, driven by insufficient familiarity among healthcare providers. Addressing this gap is essential for the comprehensive care of cancer patients.

Target Audience

This activity is oriented to address the educational needs of multidisciplinary clinicians in oncology.

Learning Objectives

  • Outline the current integrative oncology services at City of Hope.
  • Implement the SIO/ASCO clinical practice guidelines for pain, anxiety/depression, and fatigue in oncology care.
  • Discuss the difference between alternative, complementary, and integrative oncology
  • Examine the latest evidence and guidelines regarding use of herbs and supplements, and it's application in integrative oncology care. 
  • Discuss possible barriers and biases which may impact patient care (i.e., race, ethnicity, language, gender identity/orientation, age, socioeconomic status, attitudes, feelings, or other characteristics).
Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this 2024 Science of Caring Grand Rounds | Integrative Oncology: Emerging Paradigms of Care Delivery and Priority Research Questions for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Activity opens: 
09/19/2024
Activity expires: 
09/20/2024
Event starts: 
09/19/2024 - 12:00pm PDT
Event ends: 
09/19/2024 - 1:00pm PDT
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City of Hope
1500 E Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010
United States

Virtual Meeting- Zoom

Richard T. Lee, MD  Director, Cherng Family Center for Integrative Oncology; Cherng Family Director’s Chair for the Center for Integrative Oncology; Medical Director, Supportive and Integrative Oncology Program, Orange County; Clinical Professor, Supportive Care Medicine and Medical Oncology; City of Hope   

Presenter: Dr. Lee has indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships.

Planner: Eleana Liou, MPA has indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships.

This presentation and/or comments will provide a balanced, non-promotional, and evidence-based approach to all diagnostic, therapeutic and/or research related content. 

CME Committee/Reviewer no relevant financial relationships:  Daneng Li, MD

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION: City of Hope designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

The following credit type(s) are being offered for this course:

•  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™  1.0

The following may apply AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for license renewal:

Registered Nurses: Nurses may report up to 1.0 credit hours toward the continuing education requirements for license renewal by their state Board of Registered Nurses (BRN). AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may be noted on the license renewal application in lieu of a BRN provider number.

Physician Assistants: The National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ accredited courses are acceptable for CME requirements for recertification.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    City of Hope designates this 2024 Science of Caring Grand Rounds | Integrative Oncology: Emerging Paradigms of Care Delivery and Priority Research Questions for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ requirements. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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