Introduction to the role of lifestyle medicine for cancer prevention and survival.
Lifestyle medicine is the fastest growing medical speciality globally. It is an evidence-based discipline which addresses the root cause of chronic health conditions by focusing on the lifestyle choices that give rise to these diseases in the first place.
The six pillars of lifestyle medicine are a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and positive social connection. It is estimated that by addressing these key lifestyle factors 80% or more of our common chronic diseases could be prevented or delayed.
Lifestyle habits play are key role in the prevention of cancer and supporting patients to live well after a diagnosis of cancer.
These three introductory talks will take you through the evidence supporting a lifestyle medicine approach for cancer, how to incorporate this learning into your clinical practice and a focus on healthy diet and nutrition. The teaching has been created by the team at Plant Based Health Online, the UK’s first CQC-regulated online, plant-based lifestyle medicine service.
You can find the full programme here
Course Presenters:
Dr Shireen Kassam,
MBBS, PhD, FRCPath, DipIBLM
Dr Shireen Kassam is a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King’s College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of lymphoma
Dr Laura Freeman
MBChB, MRCGP, DROCG, CCFP, Dip IBLM/BSLM
Dr Laura Freeman obtained her Medical Degree from the University of Edinburgh in 2006. She completed her vocational training in General Practice in 2011
Lisa Simon
Registered Dietitian
Lisa studied Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at Cardiff Metropolitan University for four years, before graduating with first class honours in 2014.
Course Presenters:
The teaching has been created by the team at Plant Based Health Online, the UK’s first CQC-regulated online, plant-based lifestyle medicine service.
Programme and Fees:
The course consist of 3 introductory modules with extra resources and reading. All Modules are pre-recorded and once available can be attended at a time to suit you.
You can find the full programme here
Course Fee £35,
Summary of Course Outcomes:
These three introductory talks will take you through the evidence supporting a lifestyle medicine approach for cancer, how to incorporate this learning into your clinical practice and a focus on healthy diet and nutrition.
You will be able to:
• Fit learning around your schedule with unlimited access
• Get evidence of learning outcomes and a certificate of attendance.
