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Cancer and Chemotherapy Support with Giovanni Maciocia: Western and Chinese Medicine Perspectives

Course Level:
intermediate
Access Time: 6 months of unlimited access
Originally Aired: 
Sat, 02/18/2017

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
8 CEU/PDA/CPD accepted by CA (Category 1), NCCAOM (AOM-BIO), FL (5 biomed, 3 general), IL, TX (4 General, 4 Biomedicine), AHPRA, AFPA, BAcC, CTCMA, IVAS, NZASA, NZRA

COURSE TYPE:
Distance Learning CEU Video (Online)

COST:
Regular: $149
Gold Pass Member (Learn More): FREE

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Studies have shown that acupuncture and other Chinese medicine modalities can help control a number of symptoms and side effects — such as pain, fatigue, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting — associated with a variety of cancers and their treatments. In this comprehensive course, Dr. Giovanni Maciocia shares how cancer and chemotherapy support in Chinese medicine can complement Western treatment plans, why it is important for practitioners to modify their approach to pattern identification and treatment when supporting cancer and chemotherapy patients, and which Chinese herbs have demonstrated relief for cancer and chemotherapy symptoms. In addition, the course will explore patterns causing cancer with the appropriate herbal prescriptions for blood stasis, phlegm, toxic heat, dampness, and deficiency. Lastly, Dr. Maciocia will present a comprehensive list of Chinese herbs classified according to organ and pattern treated that demonstrates anti-cancer effects.

Course Outline:

  • Cancer in Chinese medicine: history
  • Aetiology and pathology of cancer in Chinese medicine
  • General approach to cancer in Chinese Medicine
  • Protocol for treatment after Western cancer treatment
  • Anti-cancer herbs
  • Diagnostic tips
  • Treatment of side-effects of chemo- and radio-therapy
  • The question of anti-oxidants and chemotherapy

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will:

  • Understand how cancer and chemotherapy support in Chinese medicine can complement Western treatment plans
  • Know the importance for practitioners to modify their approach to pattern identification and treatment when supporting cancer and chemotherapy patients
  • Recognize Chinese herbs that have demonstrated relief for cancer and chemotherapy symptoms

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Units : 
8 CEUs/PDAs
CA (Category 1), NCCAOM (AOM-BIO), FL (General), FL (Biomedical Sciences), IL, TX (General), TX (Biomedicine), AHPRA, AFPA, BAcC, CTCMA, IVAS, NZASA, NZRA
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