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ForwardSunday Pre-Conference Workshop: Lifestyle Medicine in Cancer Care: Ready for Prime Time?
Cancer is a major public health problem worldwide, and the second leading cause of death in the United States. Lifestyle factors are known to account for at least 42% of incident cancers in the United States, and 45.1% of cancer deaths. Cigarette smoking accounts for the highest proportion of cancer cases (19%) and deaths (28.8%), followed by excess body weight (7.8% and 6.5%, respectively) and alcohol intake (5.6% and 4%, respectively). In the past year, studies have also demonstrated a marked increase in the incidence of cancers diagnosed in individuals under age 50. Understanding the reasons for this dramatic rise in early-onset cancers is an area of ongoing research, but this increase is likely due to lifestyle factors, including obesity, tobacco and alcohol use, sedentary behavior, sleep disturbance, changes in the microbiota, and environmental exposures. It is imperative that healthcare providers understand how evidence-based interventions from lifestyle medicine tools can not only reduce cancer risk but also improve quality of life and outcomes for individuals with a cancer diagnosis. While epidemiologic studies have reported associations between various lifestyle factors and cancer risk, mechanistic data remain sparse. However, exciting advances in methods to study metabolism, the microbiome, and the immune system have led to further mechanistic insights into the role of dietary factors and physical activity. The emerging field of “exercise oncology” has also led to advances in the understanding of the role of physical activity in cancer risk reduction and survivorship. In this interactive workshop, we will provide a comprehensive overview of lifestyle medicine in oncology care, explore mechanistic insights underlying the role of dietary factors and physical activity, and highlight practical strategies to implement lifestyle medicine programs and incorporate research in the care of cancer patients. The workshop will include an interactive discussion of case studies in which participants will work together in small groups to discuss the role of lifestyle factors in cancer patients, how to counsel cancer patients about behavior change, and strategies to implement the integration of lifestyle medicine into oncology care.
Learning Objectives
- Provide an overview of lifestyle medicine in oncology care, with review of evidence linking lifestyle factors to 42% of incident cancers in the US, and 45.1% of cancer deaths.
- Explore innovative research revealing how lifestyle factors, including diet and physical activity, influence cancer risk and outcomes, offering mechanistic insights and novel approaches to cancer care.
- Discuss practical strategies to implement lifestyle medicine programs and lifestyle medicine-based research in oncology care.
- Amy Comander, MD
- Urvi Shah, MD
- Amber Orman, MD
Available Credit
- 3.00 AAFP Prescribed
The AAFP has reviewed Sunday Pre-Conference Workshop: Lifestyle Medicine in Cancer Care: Ready for Prime Time? and deemed it acceptable for up to 3.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/15/2025 to 1/15/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 3.00 ABLM MOC
The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine has approved 3.00 maintenance of certification credits (MOC) for this learning activity.
- 3.00 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.
- 3.00 ACPE Pharmacy
Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacists.
- 3.00 ACPE Technician
Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacy technicians.
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Rush Medical Center designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 3.00 ANCC
Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 nursing contact hour(s).
- 3.00 APA
Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 3.00 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.
- 3.00 ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Rush University Medical Center 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 3.00 general continuing education credits.
- 3.00 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.
- 3.00 CPEU
This Enduring material has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Completion of this activity awards 3.00 CPEUs.
- 3.00 Occupational Therapy CE
Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378) and occupational therapy (224.000220) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 3.00 continuing education credits.
- 3.00 Participation (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for non-MDs)
Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 3.00 Physical Therapy CE
Rush University Medical Center is an approved provider for physical therapy (216.000378) and occupational therapy (224.000220) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for 3.00 continuing education credits.