In this episode of Integrative Oncology Talk, host Judith Lacey welcomes Dr. Santhosshi Narayanan from MD Anderson to discuss Ayurvedic medicine's potential benefits for cancer patients. Narayan, an internal medicine physician specializing in integrative oncology, delves into the ancient practices of Ayurveda, which emphasizes a personalized approach incorporating diet, exercise, and mind-body techniques.
The conversation covers Ayurveda's principles, how it can complement conventional cancer care, and the importance of studying Ayurvedic herbs for safety and efficacy. The episode also discusses the significance of collaboration between conventional and Ayurvedic practitioners to provide comprehensive, patient-tailored cancer care.
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In this episode of Integrative Oncology Talk, host Judith Lacey welcomes Dr. Santhosshi Narayanan from MD Anderson to discuss Ayurvedic medicine's potential benefits for cancer patients. Narayan, an internal medicine physician specializing in integrative oncology, delves into the ancient practices of Ayurveda, which emphasizes a personalized approach incorporating diet, exercise, and mind-body techniques.
The conversation covers Ayurveda's principles, how it can complement conventional cancer care, and the importance of studying Ayurvedic herbs for safety and efficacy. The episode also discusses the significance of collaboration between conventional and Ayurvedic practitioners to provide comprehensive, patient-tailored cancer care.
We speak with Drs. Ana Maria Lopez and Eleanor Walker on Health equity, how it can cause gaps in cancer care, and how we can address it with integrative oncology. Dr. Lopez and Dr. Walker both co-chair the Health Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Task Force of the Society for Integrative Oncology.
Dr. Ana Maria Lopez is Professor and Vice Chair of Medical Oncology Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Chief of Cancer Services at Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Health, New Jersey. Dr. Lopez has previously been the President-Emeritus of the American College of Physicians, and the former Chair of the Health Equity Committee at ASCO. Dr. Eleanor Walker is the Director of Breast Services in Radiation Oncology at Henry Ford Cancer Institute. She has received multiple awards including the University of Notre Dame Distinguished Black Exemplar and 1998 Univ of Notre Dame Sorin Award. She was also featured in 2006 as part of the Who’s Who in Black Detroit.
Integrative Oncology Talk
In this episode of Integrative Oncology Talk, host Judith Lacey welcomes Dr. Santhosshi Narayanan from MD Anderson to discuss Ayurvedic medicine's potential benefits for cancer patients. Narayan, an internal medicine physician specializing in integrative oncology, delves into the ancient practices of Ayurveda, which emphasizes a personalized approach incorporating diet, exercise, and mind-body techniques.
The conversation covers Ayurveda's principles, how it can complement conventional cancer care, and the importance of studying Ayurvedic herbs for safety and efficacy. The episode also discusses the significance of collaboration between conventional and Ayurvedic practitioners to provide comprehensive, patient-tailored cancer care.
