Symington Cancer Conference Spotlight: The Role of Psychedelics in Oncology Care, Jennifer Bires

In her deeply compelling talk, Unlocking the Inner Healer: The Role of Psychedelics in Oncology Care, therapist and social worker Jennifer Bires MSW, LICSW, OSW-C shares a vision of healing that goes far beyond symptom management. This is the third post in our blog series sharing highlights from the 2025 Symington Public Forum on Healing with Integrative Cancer Care, co-hosted by CancerChoices.

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Anne Hamilton, Founder of Survivorship Collective, Psilocybin-assisted Therapy Retreats for Cancer Survivors

Anne Hamilton, founder of the Survivorship Collective, shares her personal experience with cancer survivorship and how psilocybin therapy helped her find peace with mortality and re-engage with life.

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Q&A with Dr. Jen Green: Learnings from the OncANP Conference April 9th 2025

Dr. Green shares information about KNOWoncology.org and discusses recent research findings presented at the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians conference. Key topics include milk thistle (silymarin), turmeric/curcumin, timing of immunotherapy treatments for better outcomes, and the importance of gut health. The session concludes with Dr. Green leading a guided imagery meditation designed specifically for cancer patients, emphasizing the power of mind-body techniques in supporting healing and well-being during cancer treatment.

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Research Takeaway: An integrative approach to supporting immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment

A 2024 review examined the research for practical applications of integrative oncology strategies to support immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) treatment of solid tumors.

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