Naturopathic Oncology Expert Shares Tools for Treating Pancreatic Cancer
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Pancreatic cancer has the highest
mortality of major cancers and is the fourth leading cause of
cancer death in the nation. Less than 6% of pancreatic cancer
patients have a 5-year survival rate after diagnosis. National
University students learned the hard facts about this serious
disease, its risk factors, symptoms and more from guest speaker,
Dr. Khara Lucius, ND, naturopathic oncology provider at Cancer
Treatment Centers of America.
In her presentation, "Integrative Care in Pancreatic Cancer,"
Dr. Lucius explored how NDs and other physicians can support
pancreatic cancer patients who are surgical candidates, those who
are not, as well as those undergoing chemotherapy. Students learned
about dietary and supplemental support, exercise and stress relief,
as well as key botanical and homeopathic interventions specific to
unique concerns of pancreatic cancer patients in each stage of
their treatment process.
The presentation was a special addition to the naturopathic
medicine students' "Grand Rounds" experience. During Grand Rounds,
students, faculty and practitioners share knowledge, research and
experience on specific conditions and case histories to enhance the
learning process and improve clinical excellence. All
students and faculty from every medical specialty on campus are
invited to attend each Grand Rounds event to participate and learn
together as part of National University's commitment to integrative
medicine.
