Western Australian Clinical Oncology Group presents keynote speaker Manuela Malaguti-Boyle, who is a qualified Clinical Nutritionist with professional experience in the field of integrative oncology. She provides consultations to cancer patients throughout Australia and abroad on evidence-based dietary, nutritional and botanical support to complement conventional cancer care. She is also an independent consultant to oncologists, naturopaths and other health care providers working with cancer patients. As part of her PhD, Manuela is conducting a randomised double blind placebo controlled human clinical trial on cancer patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck undergoing radiotherapy treatment. Her presentation will cover theoretical models of carcinogenesis, herbs, nutrient chemotherapy interaction and the importance of clinical nutrition for cancer patients and survivors.
Expert Panel Discussants:
Dr Kevin Jasas – Medical Oncologist, SCGH
Dr Nik Zeps – SJOGH Pathology, Member – NHMRC Homeopathy Working Committee
Jedda Clune – Senior Dietitian SCGH
Michael Cain – Oncology Pharmacist, SCGH
Moderator: Paul Katris – Executive Officer, WACOG
Chair - Clinical Oncological Society of Australia:
Complementary and Integrative Therapies Advisory Committee
This event is free and is open to all interested health professionals.
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