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Applying Lifestyle Medicine to Enhance Cancer Survivorship and Patient Well-Being
This session is a recorded presentation from ACLM’s LM2025 Annual Conference, featuring leading experts and timely, clinically relevant content in lifestyle medicine.
As cancer detection and treatments are advancing, effective survivorship care is critical to address the medical, physical, emotional, social, and financial issues. Cancer survivorship begins on the day of diagnosis and involves a whole-person approach beyond active medical treatment, emphasizing the need for comprehensive survivorship care. Caring for survivors is not limited to oncologists but extends to a multidisciplinary team, including primary care clinicians, specialists, and health professional team members, to ensure whole-person and sustained care. Currently, there are over 18 million cancer survivors in the U.S., and that number is estimated to increase to 26 million by 2040. Survivorship care leads to improved quality of life, physical functioning, reduced risk of recurrence, development or worsening of chronic diseases, improved management of treatment-related side effects, enhanced emotional well-being, and reduced anxiety and depression. Lifestyle medicine (LM) plays a pivotal role in cancer survivorship care. Yet, despite research highlighting its importance, its integration into oncology and general medicine remains underexplored in professional forums, which are critical venues for disseminating information and sharing updates. This session seeks to highlight the untapped potential of LM in medical practice and provide practical strategies for incorporating it into clinical care. With the growing population of cancer survivors, addressing this gap is essential to improving outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for patients. LM encompasses evidence-based interventions that align with national survivorship guidelines, such as those of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the American Cancer Society (ACS), and National Comprehensive Care Network (NCCN). Cancer centers should incorporate lifestyle medicine clinics into their survivorship programs. These clinics include an interdisciplinary team of clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, psychologists, and physical therapists. This integrated approach leads to personalized, whole-person care that addresses each survivor's unique requirements.
In this session, we will highlight key aspects essential to oncology care and will also discuss strategies to implement these tools in the clinic, drawing on actionable insights from successful programs such as the Paving the Path at Mass General Hospital, led by Dr. Comander, which has demonstrated improved patient outcomes through integrating lifestyle medicine in oncology care. We will review the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and discuss their evidence-based relevance to oncology, emphasizing their role in improving patient outcomes and reducing recurrence risks. We will explore barriers to implementing LM programs in oncology, addressing challenges such as patient engagement, healthcare infrastructure, and resource availability. We will also describe strategies for integrating LM into oncology care, showcasing practical approaches for incorporating these principles into clinical practice to enhance survivorship and overall patient well-being. In addition to clinical insights, the session will emphasize the role of multidisciplinary care in survivorship programs, present successful lifestyle medicine programs for cancer survivors as case studies, and the current ACLM cancer toolkit.
While lifestyle medicine provides significant benefits, implementation is challenging. This session will explore strategies for overcoming these challenges, including utilizing telehealth, shared medical appointments, and technology to improve accessibility and support long-term behavior change. This session aims to deliver evidence-based insights and actionable tools that attendees can apply. It is designed for healthcare team members, health executives, and anyone with a personal or professional interest in cancer survivorship.
This course expires November 23, 2029 at 11:59 PM PST.
Target Audience
This activity is applicable for the interprofessional healthcare team including physicians, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician associates, registered dietitians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, other health professionals working with chronic disease prevention or treatment, certified health coaches, and clinicians in training.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Identify evidence-based lifestyle medicine interventions, including nutrition, physical activity, and stress management, to enhance quality of life and reduce recurrence risks in cancer survivors through multidisciplinary care.
- Develop an integrated care plan that incorporates lifestyle medicine practices and addresses the unique needs of cancer survivors, emphasizing a collaborative approach among healthcare professionals from various disciplines.
- Analyze potential barriers to implementing lifestyle medicine in survivorship care and formulate practical solutions, including leveraging telehealth, shared medical visits, and other innovative strategies to improve accessibility and equity.
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Activity summary
- 1.00 AAFP Prescribed
The AAFP has reviewed Applying Lifestyle Medicine to Enhance Cancer Survivorship and Patient Well-Being and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/24/2026 to 11/23/2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 ABIM Medical Knowledge
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participation completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
- 1.00 ABLM MOC
The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine has approved 1.00 maintenance of certification credits (MOC) for this learning activity.
- 1.00 ABS Accredited CME
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacists. ACPE credit will be reported to CPE Monitor®. Participants must provide their NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth (MM/DD) to receive credit.
- 1.00 ACPE Technician
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacy technicians. ACPE credit will be reported to CPE Monitor®. Participants must provide their NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth (MM/DD) to receive credit.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 ANCC
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 nursing contact hour(s).
- 1.00 APA
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for 1.00 CE credits in psychology. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship in the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
- 1.00 ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The American College of Lifestyle Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved continuing education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 general continuing education credits.
- 1.00 Attendance
Successful completion of this course activity, including active participation in the evaluation component, entitles the learner to receive a participation certificate from ACLM. Please note that this certificate is offered solely in recognition of engagement, and no academic or professional credit is awarded.
- 1.00 CPEU
This Enduring material has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Completion of this activity awards 1.00 CPEUs.
- 1.00 Participation (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for non-physicians)
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Jasmin Hundal, MD, MS, MPH, DipABLM
Assistant Professor, Hematology-Oncology
Emory University
Amy H. Comander, MD, DipABLM, FACLM
Director of Lifestyle Medicine
Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School
Madeline Hardacre, MD FACOG DipABLM
Oncology Wellness Physician
William N. Pennington Cancer Institute
Accreditation Statement, Disclosure Information, and Credit Designation Statements
Accreditation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Disclosure Information
In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all individuals in control of content for this activity have disclosed all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. Any relevant financial relationships have been identified, reviewed, and mitigated prior to the start of the activity.
Individuals in control of content have disclosed the following:
- Rohit Moghe, PharmD, MSPH, CDCES: Member, Speaker's Bureau - Novo Nordisk
All remaining planners, faculty, reviewers, moderators, and others in control of content have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
The content of this activity has been designed to present evidence-based information that is fair, balanced, and free from commercial bias.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAFP Prescribed
The AAFP has reviewed Applying Lifestyle Medicine to Enhance Cancer Survivorship and Patient Well-Being and deemed it acceptable for up to 1.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/24/2026 to 11/23/2027. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 ABIM Medical Knowledge
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participation completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
- 1.00 ABLM MOC
The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine has approved 1.00 maintenance of certification credits (MOC) for this learning activity.
- 1.00 ABS Accredited CME
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacists. ACPE credit will be reported to CPE Monitor®. Participants must provide their NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth (MM/DD) to receive credit.
- 1.00 ACPE Technician
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacy technicians. ACPE credit will be reported to CPE Monitor®. Participants must provide their NABP e-Profile ID and date of birth (MM/DD) to receive credit.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 ANCC
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 nursing contact hour(s).
- 1.00 APA
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for 1.00 CE credits in psychology. Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship in the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
- 1.00 ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The American College of Lifestyle Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved continuing education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 general continuing education credits.
- 1.00 Attendance
Successful completion of this course activity, including active participation in the evaluation component, entitles the learner to receive a participation certificate from ACLM. Please note that this certificate is offered solely in recognition of engagement, and no academic or professional credit is awarded.
- 1.00 CPEU
This Enduring material has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Completion of this activity awards 1.00 CPEUs.
- 1.00 Participation (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for non-physicians)
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Price
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| Non-member | ACLM Members |
|---|---|
| $40 | $30 |
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