HEALTHCARE PROVIDER EDUCATION
Complementary Medicine Education & Outcome Program
CAMEO
University of Manitoba
The ACTION Centre partnered with the CAMEO education program (originally developed by the BC Cancer Agency) to provide online training modules for cancer healthcare providers in 2015, which we evaluated in a study of about 100 providers from the TBCC (Tom Baker Cancer Centre). These modules are still freely available for both the public and for health care providers on the CAMEO website.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre
​Their specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at their Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in their understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it.
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National Comprehension Cancer Network
World-renowned experts from NCCN Member Institutions diagnose and treat patients with a broad spectrum of cancers and are recognized for dealing with complex, aggressive, or rare cancers.​
See NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.
American Cancer Society
​The American Cancer Society website (cancer.org) provides evidence-based information on cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, along with extensive resources on supportive care and integrative therapies. Healthcare providers can access educational materials on symptom management, quality-of-life support, and complementary approaches used alongside conventional treatment, helping guide patient conversations and connect individuals to reliable support resources.
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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Guidelines
August 2023, ASCO released an "Integrative Oncology Care of Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Adults With Cancer: Society for Integrative-Oncology-ASCO Guidelines" publication. To provide evidence-based recommendations to health care providers on integrative approaches in managing anxiety and depression symptoms in adults living with Cancer.
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You can find the publication here.
ASCO Guidelines on Pain Management
Additionally, ASCO/SIO published a joint guideline that provides evidence-based recommendations to health care providers on integrative approaches to pain management in patients with cancer.
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You can find the publication here.
ASCO-SIO Guidelines on Cancer Fatigue in Adult Survivors
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This publication outlines updated clinical guidelines for managing cancer-related fatigue, one of the most common and distressing symptoms experienced during and after cancer treatment. The guidelines highlight evidence-based approaches—including exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based programs, and integrative practices such as tai chi or yoga—to help reduce fatigue and improve quality of life for people living with and beyond cancer.
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You can find the publication here.