Monday Concurrent Block 3: Applying Lifestyle Medicine to Enhance Cancer Survivorship and Patient Well-Being

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 US, and 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, including past ACLM conferences, 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.

Learning Objectives

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAFP Prescribed

    The AAFP has reviewed Monday Concurrent Block 3: 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 11/15/2025 to 1/15/2026. 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

    Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacists.

  • 1.00 ACPE Technician

    Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacy technicians.

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Rush Medical Center 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

    Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 1.00 APA

    Rush University Medical Center 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, 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 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 NBC-HWC

    The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has approved 1.00 continuing education credits for this learning activity: .

  • 1.00 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 1.00 continuing education credits.

  • 1.00 Participation (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for non-MDs)

    Rush University Medical Center 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 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 1.00 continuing education credits.

Course opens: 
11/14/2025
Course expires: 
01/16/2026
Cost:
$0.00
  • Jasmin Hundal, MD MS MPH
  • Amy H. Comander, MD
  • Madeline Hardacre, MD FACOG DipABLM

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAFP Prescribed

    The AAFP has reviewed Monday Concurrent Block 3: 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 11/15/2025 to 1/15/2026. 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

    Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacists.

  • 1.00 ACPE Technician

    Rush University Medical Center designates this knowledge-based Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 contact hour(s) for pharmacy technicians.

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

    Rush Medical Center 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

    Rush University Medical Center designates this Enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 nursing contact hour(s).

  • 1.00 APA

    Rush University Medical Center 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, 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 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 NBC-HWC

    The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has approved 1.00 continuing education credits for this learning activity: .

  • 1.00 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 1.00 continuing education credits.

  • 1.00 Participation (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for non-MDs)

    Rush University Medical Center 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 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 1.00 continuing education credits.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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