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The Cancer Continuum
Cancer touches us all, whether directly or indirectly. Based on current incidence rates, 39% of Canadian women and 44% of Canadian men will develop cancer during their lifetime. In an effort to stay well or to manage chronic diseases such as cancer, more and more Canadians are exploring a wide range of natural, complementary and alternative therapies. What do we know about the efficacy of these products and therapies, and their potential role in the prevention and management of cancer?
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The Holistic Health Research Foundation ofCanada is proud to present:
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According to a 2006 Fraser Institute study, 74% of Canadians are currently using some form of complementary and alternative health care – ranging from vitamins and herbs to acupuncture and massage therapy – to complement the conventional health care they receive. What is the potential role of natural health approaches to help prevent and treat cancers, manage the side effects of conventional treatments, and extend or improve quality of life? What is the scientific evidence behind many of the popular – and some of the lesser known – natural health products and complementary therapies being marketed in connection with cancer?
The Cancer Continuumbrings together an impressive roster of leading physicians, specialists, researchers, naturopaths and other complementary practitioners to discuss and debate these essential questions across the entire continuum of cancer care, from prevention and preventing cancer recurrence, to treatment, management and palliative care.
This groundbreaking educational event is designed for the public, as well as health professionals from across the spectrum of conventional and complementary/integrative health care. Material is presented to be valuable to a wide audience -- the general public will come away with concrete knowledge and simple "take home messages" they can begin implementing within their own lifestyle immediately, while health professionals will benefit from the more detailed presentation materials and references provided.
The Cancer Continuum builds on the success of our first annual educational event, The Immunity Challenge, held October 28, 2006 at the University of Toronto. This year we have added a forum and panel discussion on Friday evening, as well as breakout sessions on Saturday afternoon in order to explore a broader range of topics.
This is an important event you won’t want to miss!
Proceeds from the event will support further educational and research initiatives of the
Holistic Health Research Foundation of
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Who Should Attend:
General public
People living with cancer, their families and caregivers
Representatives of cancer support agencies and other cancer-related organizations
Physicians and allied health professionals
Naturopaths
CAM practitioners
Health policy makers
Health insurers
Corporate wellness managers
Friday, October 19, 2007
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| 6:45 pm |
Doors open/Registration
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| 7:00 pm |
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
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Aileen Burford-Mason, PhD
President, Holistic Health Research Foundation of Canada
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| 7:10 pm |
Keynote Presentation:
Chasing the Cancer Answer
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Wendy Mesley
Investigative journalist and cancer survivor
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| 8:10 pm |
Break |
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| 8:25 pm |
Forum and Panel Discussion
Looking for Causes, Searching for Solutions.
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Panelists:
Dr. Hal Gunn, MD
Co-Founder, Inspire Health (formerly Centre for Integrated Healing) Vancouver, BC
Yan Lazor,
cancer survivor, Toronto
Wendy Mesley
Angela Rickman,
Environmental advocate and Executive Director, Prevent Cancer Now
Susan Van Iterson
, cancer survivor, Ottawa
With emcee Jacqueline Hennessy, contributing health editor, More Magazine
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| 10:00 pm |
Closing Remarks
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Saturday, October 20, 2007
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8:00 a.m.
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Continental Breakfast and Registration |
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| 8:40 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
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Dr. Linda Rapson, MD
Chair, Complementary Medicine Section: Ontario Medical Association |
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Session 1
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9:00 a.m. |
The Causes and Mechanisms of Cancer | Agenda
Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD
Director, Olive White Garvey Center for Healing Arts, The Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning, Wichita, |
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9:45 a.m.
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The Role of Nutrition and Nutritional Supplements in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer.
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Aileen Burford-Mason, PhD
Immunologist and Cancer Specialist
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10:30 a.m.
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Wellness Break
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Session 2
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11:00 a.m.
Reinhold Vieth, PhD
Director, Bone and Mineral Laboratory, Department of Pathlogy and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital,
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Sunshine, Vitamin D and Cancer
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12:00
noon
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What's the Evidence?
An in-depth look at the science behind natural health products for cancer treatment.
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Dugald Seely, ND, MSc.
Fellow and Assistant Professor, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto
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1:00 p.m.
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Session 3
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1.45 p.m.
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Breakout Session
(choose 1 of 3)
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(see list below)
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2.45 p.m.
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Wellness Break
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3:00 p.m.
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Breakout Session
(choose 1 of 3)
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(see list below)
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Session 4
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4:00 p.m.
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The Healing Journey:
The Mind-Body Connection
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Dr. Alastair Cunningham, PhD
Senior Scientist, Division of Epidemiology, Statistics & Behaviour, Ontario Cancer Institute; Creator, Healing Journey Program, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto
with Healing Journey patient
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5:00 p.m.
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Closing Remarks
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Saturday breakout sessions
1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m
Participants will attend ONE of the following:
(Note: you can choose your sessions at the event)
Session A
Acupuncture and Pain Management
Dr. Linda Rapson, MD, CAFCI
Executive President, Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute (AFCI)
Session B
Homeopathy in the Management of Cancer
David Brule, HD
Director, Riverdale Homeopathic Clinic, Toronto
and Beth Landau-Halpern, HD
Private practice, Toronto
Session C
Protecting Your Health: Answering Your Questions on Environmental Toxins, Alternative Approaches to Detection and Prevention, and More
Dr. Paul Saunders, ND, PhD
Adjunct Faculty, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto
and Dundas Naturopathic Centre, Dundas, Ontario
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Participants will attend ONE of the following:
(Note: you will receive an e-mail after you register for the event, asking you to choose your session)
Session D
The TCM Approach to Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Xiaolan Zhao, CMD
Best-selling author, Reflections of the Moon on Water
Private Practice, Toronto
Session E
Massage Therapy for the Cancer Patient
Debra Curties, RMT
Executive Director, Sutherland-Chan School and Teaching Clinic, Toronto
Author, Massage Therapy and Cancer
Session F
Integrative Medicine for Cancer Patients: The InspireHealth Experience
Dr. Hal Gunn, MD
Co-Founder, InspireHealth (formerly the Centre for Integrated Healing), Vancouver, BC
Note: All speakers listed are confirmed. Agenda is subject to change.
Presentation Summaries and Speaker Biographies
For presentation abstracts/summaries, please
click here.
Venue, Directions and Transportation
The Cancer Continuum will be held in the J.J.R. McLeod Auditorium (Friday evening and Saturday plenary sessions) and the Medical Sciences Building (Saturday breakout sessions), both located at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus, 1 King's College Circle.
CEUs for Health Professionals
The Holistic Health Research Foundation of Canada is making application for continuing education credits from various health professional bodies. For updates/additions, please visit this site again, or send an e-mail to
info@holistichealthresearch.ca
Ticket prices for The Cancer Continuum are as follows:
| Ticket Category | Fri, Oct 19 | Sat, Oct 20 | Combined Fri & Sat |
| Regular adult price | $45 | $129 | $149 |
Early Bird --by September 28 | $35 | $99 | $115 |
| Students and Seniors (65+) | $29 | $89 | $109 |
IMPORTANT NOTE: TICKETS WILL BE SOLD THROUGH TICKETWEB UNTIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT 2 P.M. AFTER THAT TIME, TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BY PHONE AT 416-778-4443 WITH A CREDIT CARD OR AT THE DOOR (CASH OR CREDIT CARD).
To purchase tickets by phone, please contact Ticketweb at 888-222-6608
For terms and conditions of ticket sales, please review the information provided on the Ticketweb website.
Please note that we are unable to issue charitable tax receipts to attendees of this event.
Sponsorship, Exhibitors and Advertising
For information about sponsoring The Cancer Continuum, having an exhibitor table or placing an advertisement in our event program, please contact:
Sandra Pimpao, Fundraising and Communications Director
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