Focus on Complementary & Alternative Therapies

Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Last Modified: March 22, 2006

Conference Dates: Saturday, April 22, 2006
Conference Location: Penn Tower Hotel, Lobby Level, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Campus, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA

Sponsoring Group: Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania

Who Should Attend: Families and loved ones are welcome to attend the conference, although the afternoon individual CAM therapy sessions will be reserved for patients.

Conference Brochure : View the conference brochure [PDF]

Conference Agenda: Many patients with cancer are exploring complementary and alternative medical (CAM) approaches as a means of enhancing their energy and sense of well being. This day of renewal will support and guide you in your efforts to find the CAM therapies that may be right for you.

The morning sessions will provide information on an array of CAM therapies. Experts will describe and demonstrate different CAM approaches to address fatigue, pain, sleep quality and general well being. These experts will also provide information on how to find competent, skilled and appropriately trained practitioners.

In the afternoon, CAM practitioners will conduct private, individual sessions on the therapies presented that morning. For those participants not receiving individual sessions, there will be a variety of presentations and opportunities to question experts in different CAM-related fields.

Registration Information: To register, call 215-614-1818 or 1-800-789-PENN. Payment will be collected on the day of the conference. Registration Deadline: Friday, April 14, 2006. Call 215-614-1818 or 1-800-789-PENN (7366) for more information.

Conference Fees :

$25 Per Person – Full day conference and lunch (8:15 AM to 4:30 PM)
$10 Per Person – Half day, No Lunch or Treatment Morning Session (8:15 AM to 12:00 PM) only