Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the oldest continuous systems of medicine in history. More Americans are also using acupuncture, herbal remedies and other components of traditional Chinese medicine than ever before. A consensus panel convened by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) concluded there is clear evidence that needle acupuncture treatment is effective for postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting.
The goal of this presentation is to provide useful and accurate information on Chinese medicine including how acupuncture works, clinical applications of acupuncture for patients with cancer, what oncology patients should know when selecting an acupuncturist, how Chinese herbal medicine is used to support patients going through chemotherapy and radiation, an analysis of individual herbs for support while receiving chemotherapy and more.
Lucy Postolov, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist and herbologist. She is certified in her field in California and Nationally. Lucy is a former MD in Neurology in Russia and a pioneer in the field of Integrative Medicine. She is the first licensed acupuncturist to be granted treating privileges at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. In 1998, Lucy received an award by the Israel Cancer Research Fund for her work with cancer patients. In 2001, Lucy released her CD ‘Winning the Battle with Cancer’, a CD of meditations designed to assist individuals with cancer with visualizations geared to recovery. Lucy works in conjunction with oncologists to provide the best care possible for the patients with cancer.
The presentation is free and open to the public
