Diet and Cancer: A five-step action plan for prevention and survival
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Diet and Cancer: A five-step action plan for prevention and survival
Track
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Webinar
Program Code:
010
Date:
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Time:
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
EST
SPEAKER
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Aileen Burford-Mason,
PhD, Immunologist, Cell Biologist and Orthomolecular Nutritionist,
Holistic Health Research Foundation of Canada
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Dr. Aileen Burford-Mason is an independent research analyst, healthcare writer, lecturer and educator, with a special interest in the biological basis of complementary medical practices, and the scientific evidence for their use.
Aileen graduated from University College, Dublin, and later received a Ph.D. in immunology in the UK. Formerly Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Aileen was Director of a Cancer Research Laboratory at the Toronto General Hospital. Her many research papers published in leading medical and scientific journals cover such diverse medical and scientific areas as immunology, pathology, gastroenterology, cancer, AIDS,
microbiology, and nutrition.
Aileen has a private practice as a nutrition consultant, and regularly gives talks to the public and to medical and allied health professionals. She teaches a popular continuing medical education course at The University of Toronto on the evidence-based use of diet and nutritional supplements in clinical practice. Aileen is a founding director of the Holistic Health Research Foundation of Canada, where she currently serves as Board President.
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Description
After the initial shock of diagnosis, cancer patients as well as family and friends want to know what changes they can make to their diet to support their recovery and prevent recurrence. Drawing on fascinating recent research on the role of diet in the prevention and treatment of cancer, Dr Aileen Burford-Mason PhD, immunologist, former cancer researcher and practicing orthomolecular nutritionist, describes five steps anyone can take to improve health and survival, whether they are currently a cancer patient, or cancer-free and want to improve the odds of staying that way. Topics include:
• Why weight control is important
• Which diet helps prevent cancer and reduce the risk of recurrence
• Certain key supplements to add to a healthy diet
This webinar is designed for both the public and health professionals.