
Cancer Support Services hosted it 10th Annual Conference on Saturday September 28, 2024 under the theme “Let’s Talk About Cancer – The Whole Journey (The Best of Modern Oncology & Integrative Therapies)” at the Accra Beach Hotel & Spa.
The conference featured local, regional and international speakers who shared their wealth of knowledge through the following topics,
- Daniel Kellman, ND, FABNO, IFMCP (Director of Supportive Care and Integrative Medicine at City of Hope Atlanta USA)– Finding Hope After a Cancer Diagnosis, “An exploration of the latest conventional cancer treatments and how to incorporate supportive and integrative care for the best outcomes”
- Marisa Nimrod, MD (CEO of Caribbean Association of Oncology & Haematology Trinidad)– “Cancer and Herbal Remedies: Cure or Complications?”
- Carley Rusch, Ph.D, RDN, LDN (Medical Science Liaison – Abbott Nutrition International USA)– “Evidence-Based Practice for Nutritional Care of Patients with Cancer”
- Martin Keisch, MD (President – Cancer HealthCare Associates, USA)– “The Journey of Prostate Cancer”
- Elaine Smith, MS, LMFT (Manager – Behavioural Health, City of Hope, Atlanta, USA)– “The Mind-Body Connection: Developing Coping Skills to Enhance Self-Care and Quality of Life”
- Sahle Griffith, MRCS, DM (Gen Surg), FCCS (Barbados) – “Overlooked But Potentially Dangerous Signs of GI Malignancy (And What Should Be Done)”
Here are some photos from the event!