Dr. Mark Renneker: Emerging Trends in Cancer
In his unscripted talk, Dr. Mark Renneker, known for his pioneering, patient-centered medical advocacy practice, offers what he calls “handwritten field notes” on emerging trends in cancer. This is the fourth post in our blog series sharing highlights from the 2025 Symington Public Forum on Healing with Integrative Cancer Care, co-hosted by CancerChoices.
. Last modified on : Nov 01 2025How to Use AI to Navigate Cancer Information: Tips and Considerations
Navigating cancer can be overwhelming. You may be facing unfamiliar terms, multiple treatment choices, and difficult decisions. In recent years, artificial intelligence, or AI, has been getting a lot of buzz as a revolutionary new technology. AI can help you make sense of it all—but it’s important to use it wisely and with caution. At CancerChoices we are watching the development of AI closely to best understand how it can be positively used, and where it is still weak.
. Last modified on : Oct 22 2025Q&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.
. Last modified on : Oct 22 2025What Matters Now: Reflective Questions for Life After a Cancer Diagnosis
Exploring the question, “what matters now” may help us find what most needs healing in our lives. This exploration leads to deeper questions on how we wish to live after a life changing diagnosis.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Meet the Practitioner: Taylor Scialo RD, MS, CSO, CDN, Oncology Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Navigating nutrition during cancer treatment can be overwhelming. Taylor Scialo shares her expertise on the role of nutrition in cancer care, the differences between dietitians and nutritionists, and the complexities of conducting meaningful nutrition research.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025What to Do When Your Oncologist Doesn’t Support Complementary Therapies
What might you do when your oncologist doesn’t support your desire to incorporate complementary therapies and self-care practices into your care plan?
. Last modified on : Oct 24 2025How to Evaluate Trustworthiness of Websites on Complementary Cancer Therapies
How can you tell the sites with supportable claims from those that are less trustworthy?
. Last modified on : Dec 23 2023The Evidence House: Valuing What the Physician Sees in Practice
Interpreting study results involves assessing the trade-offs between highly controlled situations and relevance to real life, then using the evidence that makes the most sense in the situation.
. Last modified on : Dec 27 2023Why Randomized Controlled Trials Don’t Always Tell the Real-World Story
RCTs are not always the best approach to get definitive answers to clinical questions.
. Last modified on : Nov 05 2024Complementary Therapies and Cancer: How Much Evidence Is Enough?
We view the use of science-informed, low-risk, affordable therapies as a reasonable option for patients. Stronger evidence of benefit is needed for therapies that are risky, expensive, or otherwise burdensome.
. Last modified on : Dec 27 2023