Moodle at CCNM

This course has been generously sponsored by CytomatrixAre you wanting to gain confidence in your ability to safely prescribe supplements in the setting of a patient's active or past cancer diagnosis?  With 1 in 2 Canadian’s expected to be impacted by cancer in their lifetime, it is important for naturopathic doctors to have a robust understanding of the safe use of supplements for this patient population.  Participants of this webinar will learn about drug-nutrient interactions, levels of evidence, cautionary practices in hormone sensitive cancers, as well as metabolic, redox and immune considerations. The information will be evidence-informed and include clinical case scenarios.  Complete or specific protocols for cancer care are complex and outside the scope of this lecture. Learning ObjectivesObjective: Review the research/literature and current narrative regarding antioxidants, drug-nutrient-botanical interactions, phytoestrogens, specific supplement contraindications, in the integrative oncology setting. Competence: After attending this talk participants will 1. Cite specific key studies to support the safe use/evidence informed applications of supplements in cancer care 2. Apply a deeper understanding of the current narrative and how to navigate conversations around supplement controversies in cancer care with supportive evidence 3. Describe specific evidence-based contraindications for supplement use in cancer care 4. Demonstrate confidence in evidence-based prescribing in the integrative cancer care setting