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Workshop D – Bridging the Divide: The Role of Complementary Therapies in End of Life Care

Posted on November 6, 2015 by admin


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Presentation Description: 
Families of children with cancer may turn towards complementary therapies at end of life. Using case studies and a review of the latest evidence, this workshop highlighted some of the possible benefits of complementary therapies in managing symptoms and distress at end of life for both patients and family members. The workshop also touched on some of the challenges that families and health professionals face when decisions about complementary therapies are made in the face of limited conventional treatment options. The importance of open and respectful communication as well as shared decision making were discussed.

Speakers:
Lynda Balneaves, RN, PhD
Director, Centre for Integrative Medicine
KY and Betty Ho Chair in Integrative Medicine
Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Scientist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Elena J. Ladas, PhD, RD
Assistant Professor of Nutrition in Pediatrics and in the Institute of Human Nutrition
Columbia University Medical Center
Co-Director, Center for Comprehensive Wellness
Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Stem Cell Transplant

Posted in 2015 Symposium | Tagged 2015 Symposium, complementary medicine, end of life care, families, parents

Dr. Paul Rogers: The Role of Nutrition in Childhood Cancer

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Kelly Zorzi

 

Dr. Paul Rogers explains that malnourishment can in fact result from receiving very high dose chemotherapy, and, as a consequence, medical teams need to be more proactive in supporting children’s dietary needs. He suggests that weight, though it’s the most common measure, isn’t a sufficient indicator on its own. Dr. Rogers points out that while nutritional supports can diminish the effects of chemotherapy and help a child maintain their health while in treatment, he is clear that research is still needed to determine the overall impact on disease.

Dr. Paul Rogers is a pediatric oncologist at BC Children’s Hospital and Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia. He presented “The Role of Nutrition in Pediatric Oncology” at the 2013 POGO Symposium on Childhood Cancer, an annual education event to help health care professionals remain up-to-date in the rapidly advancing field of pediatric oncology.

Straight Talk about Childhood Cancer is POGO’s new series of video shorts featuring the insights of experts whose leading-edge work impacts the care, treatment and quality of life of childhood cancer patients, survivors and their families.

Posted in Education for Health Professionals, Straight Talk Videos | Tagged 2013 Symposium, complementary medicine, nutrition, patient care, Paul Rogers, side effects, Straight Talk

Workshop B – Complementary Medicine in Pediatric Oncology

Posted on March 4, 2014 by admin


Presentation Description: 
Complementary medicine (e.g., vitamins, herbal medicines, acupuncture and massage) are used by the majority of Canadians, especially those diagnosed with serious or life threatening conditions. This workshop consisted of three 15-minute presentations: 1) thinking about nutrition using a cancer control prism; 2) update on the regulation of complementary practitioners and products and how that may impact collaboration with or advice about complementary medicine; and 3) a shared decision-making model for supporting patients/families in making safe and informed decisions related to complementary medicine.  The second half of the workshop involved an interactive discussion of clinically relevant issues highlighted in several case studies.

Speakers:
Paul Rogers, MBChB, FRCPC, FRCP(Lond) MBA
Pediatric Oncologist, BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver
Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD
Professor and Interim Dean
Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto

Lynda Balneaves, RN, PhD
Acting Associate Director, Research
Associate Professor, School of Nursing
University of British Columbia, Vancouver

Posted in 2013 Symposium - Innovation in Pediatric Oncology, Education for Health Professionals | Tagged 2013 Symposium, complementary medicine, nutrition, patient care

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