Lunchtime Lecture Series

The Osher Center offers free lectures each month:

2nd Thursday of every month (unless otherwise noted)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
UCSF Osher Center
1701 Divisadero, Suite 150 at Sutter Street
Feel free to bring your lunch.

All lectures are open to the public. There is no need to preregister for these presentations; however, if you have questions, please e-mail or call 415-353-7700.

December 2009

There will be no lunchtime lecture in December. See you next year!

Friday, January 15, 2010
The Role of the Body's Natural Defenses in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer

Guest Speaker: David Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD

Conventional oncology aims at treating cancer by destroying tumor cells. Integrative Oncology also includes strategies to change the tumor's micro-environment and to stimulate the body's natural defenses against cancer growth. Genetics account for at most 15% of cancers. The rest can be attributed to a combination of life-style and environment.

Harnessing new discoveries on the role of nutrition, physical activity, stress management and control of environmental contaminants can have a significant impact on cancer prevention, but also on slowing cancer growth and markedly improving survival as quality of life in patients already diagnosed with cancer. In view of the existing scientific evidence, modern oncology should always include a combination of conventional treatments with integrative approaches.

Dr. Servan-Schreiber is is a physician, neuroscientist, science writer and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Learn more at www.anticancerbook.com.

Note: Dr. Servan-Schreiber will also speak on January 14, 2010.