- 24 September 2023
Breast cancer: the role of nutrition
This Food Vitals webinar explored the evidence that a plant-based diet can prevent a diagnosis and recurrence of breast cancer.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed and the second most common cause of cancer death in women in Australia and New Zealand, with their cumulative risk being one in seven over their lifetime. Lifestyle factors, especially the standard Western diet, appear to play a major role in the development and progression of breast cancer. Eating a whole food plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans – while avoiding meat, dairy, and other animal products – promotes breast health.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Describe two pathophysiological processes leading to the development of breast cancer.
- Identify at least three features of an eating pattern that can be beneficial for avoiding a diagnosis of and preventing recurrence of breast cancer.
- Name tools and techniques to support patients suffering from breast cancer to transition to a whole food plant-based diet.
Speaker
Dr Kristi Funk is a board-certified General Surgeon who completed a Surgical Breast Oncology Fellowship. She specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of all benign and malignant breast diseases. She is an expert in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr Funk’s compassion and skill together create a caring, comprehensive patient experience. She embraces ideas of prevention and alternative therapies, but when illness is real, she knows how to cure it.
CPD hours
This activity is approved for:
- 2.5 CPD hours (Educational Activities) with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
- 2.5 PDP hours with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
- 2.5 CME hours with the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) toward the Lifestyle Medicine Maintenance of Certification (MOC).
CPD hours will be awarded upon viewing the webinar, completing a short quiz and reviewing two brief accompanying papers.
Access
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