Whole Person Cancer Care—Where Are We Now? With Donald Abrams, MD
In this CancerChoices webinar, CancerChoices advisor Donald Abrams, MD, and TNS host Michael Lerner offer a conversation on the launch of the CancerChoices website. Donald is an integrative oncologist and one of the nation’s foremost integrative cancer care authorities.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Offering Complementary Therapies to Patients: An Oncology Nurse’s Journey with Laura Freire, BSN, RN, OCN, HNB-BC, HTCP, CCAP, HSMI
Laura Freire, BSN, RN, OCN, HNB-BC, HTCP, CCAP, HSMI, Oncology Outpatient Center Staff Nurse, discusses how she learned about various complementary therapies and serves as an educator and point person for them at her oncology care center. Laura is joined by Laura Pole, MSN, RN, ONCS, senior clinical consultant at CancerChoices.
. Last modified on : Oct 22 2025Environmental Toxicity and Health with Brian Bouch, MD
CancerChoices advisor Brian Bouch, MD, discusses the importance of considering environmental toxicity in the development of disease and how functional medicine approaches this issue.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Optimizing Vitamin D Levels for Better Cancer Outcomes
CancerChoices Lead Researcher Nancy Hepp discusses how optimal vitamin D levels may help reduce cancer risk, improve cancer outcomes, and manage side effects of treatment. She also discusses how to maintain optimal blood levels of vitamin D.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Integrative, Whole Person Care: Envisioning Its Potential to Transform the Cancer Journey with Wayne B. Jonas, MD
CancerChoices advisor Wayne B. Jonas, MD, discusses how integrative, whole-person care can change the journey of a person with cancer in terms of treatments and monitoring, emotional impacts, and quality of life.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025My Approach to Cancer Pain with Thomas Smith, MD
Thomas Smith, MD, Professor of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Director of Palliative Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine, discusses how he evaluates cancer pain and treats it with pharmaceuticals including acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), gabapentin, venlafaxine, pregabalin, nortriptyline, and opioids.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025What Is Healing? with Janie Brown, RN, MSN, MA
Janie Brown, RN, MSN, MA, co-founder and executive director of the Callanish Society, explores the nature of the healing that arises among people communing together in retreat.
. First published on : Dec 05 2024Cooking Demo: Carob Banana Smoothie with Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS
CancerChoices senior clinical consultant Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS, demonstrates how to make a carob banana smoothie in her own kitchen. This treat is rich in antioxidants, fiber, protein, and fat and also has a low glycemic index.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025The Microbiome and Cancer Care with Brian Bouch, MD
CancerChoices advisor Brian Bouch, MD, explains how the microbiome and the presence of certain bacteria in the gut influence the response to certain chemotherapies.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025The Need for Caution When Using Cannabis with Pharmaceuticals with Donald Abrams, MD
CancerChoices advisor Donald Abrams, MD, discusses the need for caution when using cannabis, especially concentrated, full-extract cannabis oil, due to its effect on liver function.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025