The Integrative Oncology Working Group is honored to host 
Functional Medicine in Oncology
 
 
DATE: Sunday, August 25, 2024
TIME: 3:00PM EST
Stacy D D'Andre, MD
Assistant Professor of Oncology 
Senior Associate Consultant 
Division of Medical Oncology
Department of Oncology 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine 
Rochester, Minnesota
    
Joseph Feuerstein, MD
Integrative Medicine Consultant 
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine 
Columbia University 
Quinnipiac University School of Medicine 
Faculty, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine 
Weston, Connecticut
 
Brian Lawenda, MD
Radiation Oncologist
Integrative Oncologist 
Advocate Radiation Oncology 
Venice, FL
FREE WEBINAR FOR ALL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
RECORDINGS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE TO IOWG MEMBERS
 
DISCLAIMER: THE THOUGHTS EXPRESSED ARE THOSE OF THE PARTICIPANTS & DO NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS 
OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIR, IOWG, OR THE PARTICIPANTS WORKPLACE.
 THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE.
 
 
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TOPICS COVERED 
 
1. What is Functional Medicine 
2. Principles to Work Up and Treat Patients 
3. Incorporating Functional Medicine in an Academic Center/Team Practice 
4. Microbiome Modulation 
5. Proposal for a Clinical Study of Microbiome Testing in Low Risk Prostate Cancer 
6. Key Functional Medicine Tests and Their Clinical Applications (ie micronutrient testing, insulin resistance testing, gut health testing, HPA axis testing, toxin testing)
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FREE WEBINAR FOR ALL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
RECORDINGS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE TO IOWG MEMBERS
 
DISCLAIMER: THE THOUGHTS EXPRESSED ARE THOSE OF THE PARTICIPANTS & DO NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS
OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS, IOWG, OR THE PARTICIPANTS WORKPLACE.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE.
 
 
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Dr. D’Andre attended medical school at UC Davis, completed her internal medicine training at the University of Virginia, and her Hematology/Oncology training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
 
After practicing medical oncology with a special focus in gynecologic cancers and central nervous system cancers, Dr. D'Andre did additional training in integrative medicine and combined these two specialties. Dr. D’Andre joined the staff of Mayo Clinic in 2021 and holds the academic rank of assistant professor of oncology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.  
 
Dr. D’Andre started a new Integrative Oncology Clinic at Mayo Clinic. Her clinical focus is on helping cancer patients with lifestyle changes, including improving diet, exercise, sleep and reducing stress. She also ensures safe and appropriate supplement use and assists patients with medical cannabis when indicated.
 
Her research focus is on supportive care of cancer patients, using lifestyle modification or supplements to help with side effects of treatment and/or improving outcomes. She has a special interest in medical cannabis research and medicinal mushrooms. 
 
Dr. D’Andre has been recognized with the Abstract Merit Award, conferred by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Karis Award, given in grateful recognition for exceptional performance in demonstrating the Mayo Clinic values.
 
Dr. D’Andre is a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine, Society of Cannabis Clinicians, and Society of Integrative Oncology.
 
 
CLICK TO LINK-   Stacy D' Andre, MD
 
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Dr. Feuerstein was born in London and studied medicine at the University of London and Business Management at Cambridge University.  He moved to United States more than 20 years ago, completing training in Family Medicine followed by Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in 2007.  
 
He received certification in Medical Acupuncture from SUNY Downstate and is also certified in clinical hypnosis through a two-year training under the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. He also holds a license as a homeopathic physician from the state of Connecticut.
 
Dr. Feuerstain recently served for 14 years as the director of Integrative Medicine at Stamford Hospital.  He now works as a clinical teaching attending at Yale Greenwich Hospital and is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University in New York City. In addition, he maintains a boutique concierge practice, consults nationally in the area of Microbiome modulation. 
 
He has authored two textbooks “Dr. Joe's Man Diet” and “The Cannabinoid Cookbook”.
 
 
CLINK TO LINK-  Joseph Feuerstein, MD
 
 
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Dr. Brian Lawenda is a radiation oncologist and integrative oncologist with over 20 years of experience in the field. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of California, San Diego, and attended medical school at Temple University. Dr. Lawenda did his radiation oncology residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is trained in medical acupuncture and functional medicine, allowing him to blend conventional cancer treatments with evidence-based complementary therapies.
 
Dr. Lawenda served as a physician and radiation oncologist in the United States Navy for 13 years, attaining the rank of Commander. In addition to his clinical practice, he is an avid educator and contributor to medical literature, authoring several chapters and articles on integrative oncology. He has recently authored two books: “Empowered Against Cancer: Science-Based Strategies to Optimize Your Treatments and Thrive – A Practical Guide” and “Optimizing Health and Cancer Outcomes with Functional Medicine.” Dr. Lawenda's dedication to patient care and innovative treatment strategies has earned him a reputation as a leader in the fields of radiation oncology and integrative oncology. He has been involved with the Society for Integrative Oncology since its inception.
 
 
CLICK TO LINK-  Brian Lawenda, MD
 
 
 
 
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