Integrative Approaches to Living Well with a Brain Tumor: A 3-Part Series

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, May 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, May 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, May 26, 10:00 – 11:30 am
  Emotional Wellness
  Melissa Brie, 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

• Tuesday May 12^th, 10am – 11:30am*  – Shannon Fogh – Introduction to Integrative Oncology Practices
• Tuesday May 19^th, 10am – 11:30am  – Greta Macaire – Nutritional Approaches
• Tuesday May 26^th, 10am – 11:30am   – Melissa Brie – Emotional Wellness

Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/9HC7rgb/integrative

Please Note:  As part of the registration process, your enrollment is subject to review by our clinical team. This helps us ensure that the group is appropriate for you and supports a positive and supportive experience for all members.  You will be contacted via email once the review is complete and your enrollment is confirmed.

This event is sponsored by our Sheri Sobrato Brain Cancer Survivorship Program.