Medicinal Mushrooms in Cancer Survivorship

55 Minutes
On-Demand Video

What you will learn

Discuss the current understanding of medicinal mushrooms in cancer and survivorship
Describe current findings of the systematic review of mushrooms in cancer

Explain the application of evidence to clinical practice

Course Overview

Medicinal mushrooms have a long history of use in cancer treatment, and recent preclinical studies have shown promise. However, conflicting results have been reported in few studies. We present the results of a systematic review, where we analyze the available evidence on the use of medicinal mushrooms in cancer treatment. We assess their effects on survival, immunological outcomes, quality of life and adverse effect profiles. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge and highlights the need for further research to clarify the potential benefits of medicinal mushrooms in cancer management.

This course was originally presented as a lecture during our annual International Oncology Acupuncture Symposium in 2023 with the theme Supporting Cancer Survivors. You can also access it as part of the complete recording package for the symposium. Click here to explore this valuable collection and enhance your learning experience.

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1. Download: Research Paper

2. Video: Medicinal Mushrooms in Cancer Survivorship

3. Quiz: Medicinal Mushrooms in Cancer Survivorship

Final Quiz: Medicinal Mushrooms in Cancer Survivorship

About the Teacher

Dr Santhosshi Narayan MD

Dr. Narayanan is a American board of Internal Medicine certified physician who has made significant contributions to the field of integrative medicine and oncology. In 2015, Dr. Narayanan joined MD Anderson Cancer Center, co-founded, and served as the associate director of the MD Anderson Onco-hospitalist fellowship program. Her involvement in this program helped shape a comprehensive approach to patient care that goes beyond conventional medical interventions. Driven by her desire for a whole-person approach to address unique needs of cancer patients, she transitioned to the integrative medicine center in 2018. Since then, she has dedicated her efforts to promoting an integrative approach to cancer care. Her focus revolves around incorporating various aspects such as diet, exercise, mind-body approaches into the treatment plans of her patients and counseling on supplements.

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Medicinal Mushrooms in Cancer Survivorship