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Registrants will learn the relationship of chronic viruses to cancer development. They will be able to identify the areas in which traditional Chinese medicine may help prevent cancer. Registrants will be able to cite two examples of research in Chinese medicine for cancer prevention in virus-related cancers. The scope of acupuncture practice includes developing a knowledge base to help with referral to Western practitioners, as well as understanding the use of Chinese medicine as adjunctive therapy in prevention of virus-related cancers. This on line seminar will also focus on prevention of HPV-related cancers using Chinese medicine. Additionally, participants will learn to identify problems as well as treat patients with these conditions in conjunction with the Western practitioner. Participants will learn and understand the relationship between HPV and the development of cervical and anal cancer.
Learning Objectives:
1.Learn the relationship between chronic viruses and cancer
2.Identify areas in which TCM may help prevent cancer
3.Become familiar with research using TCM to preventing cancer
4.How to treat HPV using TCM and in conjunction with western medicine
Course Background:
The Role of Chinese Medicine in the Prevention of Viral-Related Cancers Chronic viruses such as hepatitis C, hepatitis B and human papilloma virus (HPV) are responsible for the development of millions of cancers throughout the world. The US Centers for Disease Control has added these viruses to the list of major cancer causes. Chinese traditional medicine has a strong history of treating conditions that may prevent cancer. Current research, especially in Chinese herbal medicine, confirms this practice. In the first hour of this online seminar, Misha Cohen will give an overview of the field, including examples of practice and research.
The development of cervical and anal cancer is associated with human papilloma virus (HPV). Cervical carcinoma is one of the most common cancers among women. There are an estimated 16,000 new cases of invasive cancer of the cervix and 5,000 deaths in the United States each year, with a combined worldwide incidence of almost half a million new cases annually. Also, anal cancer is a growing public health concern for immunocompromised men and women. HIV-positive men and women have elevated rates of all anal HPV associated diseases. Anal cancer is the fourth most common malignancy in HIV-positive men between the ages of 22 and 44. Treatment of cervical and anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) can prevent the onset of cervical and anal cancers. It is estimated that 30 to 50% of HSIL lesions will progress to invasive disease if left untreated. In the latter part of this onlne seminar, Misha Cohen will focus on prevention of HPV-related cancers using Chinese medicine. She will review traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis, herbal therapies and acupuncture.
