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A practical approach to cancer nutrition in clinical care
Many people affected by cancer are trying to make sense of a huge amount of nutrition and lifestyle advice while also going through cancer treatment and trying to do everything right.
The session will explore core nutritional foundations, key areas to focus on in cancer nutrition, and how support can be adapted to the individual, with the aim of helping people feel and do as well as they can.
Meredy will also share how she applies an integrative, patient-centred approach within clinical oncology settings, combining evidence-informed nutrition, symptom management, lifestyle approaches, and individualised care in a way that feels practical and actionable.
Attendees will come away with ideas and signposting to support people with cancer nutrition in everyday clinical practice.
The British Society for Integrative Oncology is delighted to be partnering with the Integrative and Personalised Medicine (IPM) Congress, returning to London's QEII Centre from 18 to 20 June 2026. As a partner organisation, we are pleased to share details of this year's event and encourage our members and subscribers to attend.
Join 3000+ healthcare professionals at the IPM congress, incorporating five cutting-edge conferences, an international exhibition of 170+ exhibitors and 100+ CPD approved workshops designed for healthcare professionals who are interested in taking a whole-person, patient-centred approach to health.
Taking place at the prestigious QEII Centre in the heart of London, the congress welcomes healthcare professionals from a range of modalities including conventional, integrative, functional, lifestyle, environmental, complementary and holistic medicine.
Taking place on the second day of the congress (Friday 19th June), is the Integrative Oncology Conference which showcases leading clinicians and researchers examining evidence-based approaches to cancer care. It highlights how lifestyle medicine, nutrition, exercise, and complementary therapies can support conventional treatment and improve patient outcomes.
Speakers include Dr Patrick Hanaway, Prof Robert Newton, Dr Moshe Frenkel, Dr Robert Thomas, Dr Monisha Bhanote, Dr Carolina Crispino, Dr Hariharan Kuhan and others, all advancing integrative, patient-centred oncology practice.
The programme focuses on translating research into clinical practice and improving long-term outcomes through collaborative, multidisciplinary care models in oncology and can be viewed here: https://ipmcongress.com/conference/integrative-oncology-conference-friday-19th-june-2026
Conference prices start from £210 and workshop and exhibition tickets are available from just £25 per day.
BSIO members are entitled to an exclusive early bird members rate of just £145 per day, a saving of £88 per day compared to the standard non-member rate of £233 and a total saving of £264 over three days. This rate is available until 31st May. If you are a BSIO member and would like to receive your discount code, please contact info@bsio.org.uk.
If you are experiencing financial difficulties and would like to discuss your options, please get in touch with us in confidence at info@bsio.org.uk.
Find out more and register at www.ipmcongress.com
BSIO Symposium @SIO Europe 2025
On 22nd June in Oxford, BSIO hosted a symposium Workshop ‘Overcoming Barriers to Integration in UK Integrative Oncology’.
This 2.5-hour 3-part interactive workshop, chaired by Professor Rob Thomas, with individual session chairs - Aga Kehinde, Dr Elizabeth Thompson and Dr Catherine Zollman, brought together a series of experts in integrative oncology to explore the challenges and opportunities for embedding integrative services within UK healthcare systems. The format included short presentations followed by structured group discussions focused on three core themes:
Funding and commissioning models for sustainable services:
This session focussed on a number of key questions to include why we need integration and why joint oncology/integrative posts are a good idea, what are the routes to arrange funding, are charitable models or commissioned services more effective, and is mainstream commissioning the only route to true integration?
The role of research and evidence in advancing uptake and credibility:
In this second session, each speaker shared unique insights: Eileen Hackman covered research at the Christie, including Havening work. Mandy Brass discussed her acupuncture service growth at Guys and St Thomas's, focusing on integration and data. Dr Beverley de Valois highlighted her legacy at Mount Vernon, emphasising guidelines and safety recommendations. Prof Rob Thomas presented nutrient rich food products designed for colleague integration. Finally, Dr Marie Polley discussed 'Making Integrative Oncology Business as Usual in the NHS,' addressing healthcare change themes.
Improving communication and collaboration across care pathways and professions:
In this third session, Kim Wilcox provided an example of collaboration/integration in dietetic and nutritional support for people with cancer in the Bristol area. John Bennett offered a patient perspective on what is working well and what could be working better regarding Integrative Oncology from a communication and navigation perspective. Prof Rob Thomas offered an oncologists' perspective; the challenges busy oncologists face when considering how IO approaches might fit alongside their treatment and potential solutions.
Previous BSIO webinars
BSIO members have access to regular webinars on key topics in integrative oncology.
See below for some of the topics already covered, and for access to both upcoming webinars and recordings of previous webinars, join via the link below.
BSIO Annual Conference 2023
We hosted our 2023 online Annual Conference 'Multidisciplinary perspectives and collaboration for better patient outcomes' on Saturday 11th March.
The event offered a unique opportunity to discuss diverse topics in integrative oncology practice and how they can contribute to better patient resilience and improved clinical outcomes. The day was a huge success, made possible due to our impressive panel of oncologists, integrative doctors and researchers, nurse specialists, nutrition and mind-body experts, chaired by the wonderful Sheila Dixon. All sessions were recorded and available for attendees to view on the Whova app for 3 months following the event.
IOUK22 is an online event designed for healthcare professionals looking to optimise and support patient care.
More information about the event can be found here: Home - Integrative Oncology UK
A recording of IOUK22 can be purchased at a discounted rate for BSIO members: Register - Integrative Oncology UK
