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The World Health Organization (WHO) projects a 47% increase in global cancer cases by 2040¹, while the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Cancer Data in Australia 2025 report estimates that 2 in 5 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. ²

Only 5% of cancers are hereditary¹ with the remainder preventable. Furthermore, 10 million people are living with a cancer for around 5 years before they even get diagnosed.^3,4

Are you equipped to provide integrative intervention and health support?

Join leading NEM experts in this on-demand learning module to learn how to adopt a preventive approach to cancer care, and help reduce the long-term impact of cancer treatments on human health.

In this course you will learn:

Principles of integrative medicine in cancer care, including combining conventional and integrative therapies.
Hallmarks and microenvironment of cancer, current trends such as the rise of colorectal cancer, and updates on brain cancer.
Strategies to reduce cancer recurrence risk and empower patients through lifestyle and behavioural interventions.
Effects of exercise, environmental exposures, and lifestyle factors on cancer prevention, management, and survivorship.
Dietary approaches, understand the management of cancer cachexia, and review evidence for dietary and lifestyle modifications.
Supportive treatments during standard oncological care, including intravenous vitamin C, medicinal cannabis, and novel therapies such as Sono Photo Dynamic Therapy and Rice Bran Arabinoxylan Compound (RBAC).
Impact of the microbiome on chemotherapy and radiotherapy effects, and its relationship to cancer development and treatment response.
Role of psychological well-being, mind–body practices, communication at end of life, and strategies for identifying and managing psychological distress in cancer patients and families.

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Downloadable PDF of presenter’s slide
Evidence-based research summary including links to referenced research papers
Case study discussion and clinical gems

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This conference was exceptional, there was a wealth of evidenced based knowledge to be shared, and it gave a wonderful overview of what is available to us. I will be re listening with enthusiasm. It adds a whole new dimension to the current way in which medicine is practiced making it far more effective for both patient and Doctor.

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The ACNEM 2025 Cancer Conference was a truly enriching experience, with expert speakers sharing valuable insights, case studies, and practical tools grounded in a multifactorial approach to patient care.

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Extremely beneficial and inspiring to hear of the great evidence-based work that is making an impact on improving quality of life and survivorship for those facing cancer.

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MBBS, Dip.Ag.Sci, FACNEM

Professor Ian Brighthope has had a distinguished and multifaceted career spanning agriculture, medicine, and integrative health. Graduating with a degree in Agricultural Science in 1965, his early research focused on veterinary nutrition and the scientific methods underpinning field trials. This foundational work instilled in him a respect for rigorous scientific inquiry. Transitioning to medicine in 1969, he completed his medical studies at Monash University in 1974 and began a journey to address gaps in conventional medical training, exploring alternative approaches worldwide. Professor Brighthope’s interest in nutrition and environmental factors in health began during his undergraduate years and evolved into a lifelong commitment. Recognising parallels between animal nutrition and human health, he pioneered the integration of nutritional and environmental medicine into medical practice, founding the Brighthope Clinics and Biocentres in the 1970s. These centres addressed diverse conditions, including cancer, heart disease, psychiatric disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and autoimmune diseases, using innovative therapies like intravenous Vitamin C and chelation therapy. As a leader in integrative medicine, Professor Brighthope was instrumental in coining the term and promoting its practice in Australia. He served as the founding president of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM) and played a pivotal role in establishing post-graduate education in nutritional medicine. His contributions earned him numerous accolades, including the Inaugural ACNEM Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Nutritional Medicine Association. Throughout his career, Professor Brighthope has been a vocal advocate for integrating complementary and conventional medicine, publishing extensively and participating in media to promote nutritional and environmental health. His research interests have included the role of antioxidants, probiotics, trace elements, and medicinal cannabis in treating various conditions. Notably, he has championed the therapeutic potential of medicinal cannabis since the 1980s. Currently, Professor Brighthope serves as Director of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine at the National Institute of Integrative Medicine in Melbourne. He also leads The World of Wellness International, a public education initiative, and contributes to the World Council for Health. He continues to campaign for the best of health care.

MBBS, ND, FACNEM

Dr. Joachim Fluhrer practices medicine based on combination of nutritional and standard medical practice. Each patient is an individual, with their own genetics, their individual upbringing and experiences. All this, combined with current lifestyle, medications, exercises, nutrition, emotional and mental is creating the circumstances in which the patient finds themselves. Diagnostic analysis is mainly based on standard biochemical testing plus highly specialised and individual test from Australian and European laboratories. This allows a much more accurate diagnosis of underlying deficiencies, toxicities, enzyme and hormone imbalances, plus microbial dysbiosis. In addition, highly specific genetic testing can be done both for prevention and for cancer treatment. High quality and accredited European Laboratories are being consulted. Treatments are based on restoring normal biochemical function, together with appropriate nutrition and lifestyle changes. Pharmaceutical medicines are used when appropriate. Health and wellbeing is paramount for each individual. Analysing the individual situation, modifying biochemistry to achieve optimal balance and monitoring an ongoing treatment and support program will achieve the best possible outcome.

ND, eMBA, FABNO

Lise Alschuler, ND, eMBA is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Arizona where she is the Associate Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Lise received her undergraduate degree from Brown University, Providence RI. She obtained her naturopathic medical degree from Bastyr University in Seattle WA in 1994 where she also then completed her residency in general naturopathic medicine. She completed an executive Masters of Business from Quantic University in 2023. She is board certified in naturopathic oncology and maintains a clinical practice. Lise is past-President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a founding board member, Past-President and current Board member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Previously, she was the department head of naturopathic medicine at Midwestern Regional Medical Center and prior to that, was clinic medical director at Bastyr University.

BHSc(Nat), AFMCP, AdvDipNat, DipHerbMed, DipNutr

Carla Wrenn is an Integrative Naturopath and Nutritionist with over 23 years of clinical experience. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science and has completed postgraduate studies in Integrative Oncology, Autoimmune Diseases, and Functional Medicine in both Australia and the USA.  Carla specialises in supporting patients with complex and chronic conditions, with a focus on Oncology care. A passionate advocate for Naturopathic and Complementary Medicine, Carla has trained over 1,500 practitioners in Functional Medicine, Acute Care, Oncology, and Long COVID support.  You can learn more about Carla’s newest clinic here: PROSPER Cancer CARE. Carla is also the owner of Peninsula Herbal Dispensary & Naturopathic Clinic, where Carla works with 11 Naturopaths who love providing Acute Care, consultations, and lifestyle retail offerings to their Mornington Peninsula community and beyond.  In 2023, she was honoured as Australian Practitioner of the Year (ATMS). 

MBBS, AM

Professor Charlie Teo is a globally recognised neurosurgeon known for pioneering minimally invasive keyhole techniques in brain surgery. With a career spanning major academic and clinical centres in the US, Asia, Europe, and Australia, he has led transformative work in neuro-oncology and established high-impact clinical and research initiatives. A strong advocate for advancing brain cancer care, Prof. Teo has raised over $53 million to fund translational research and develop new treatment paradigms. He is the founder of the Charlie Teo Foundation, Omniscient Neurotechnology (a leader in functional brain mapping through connectomics), and Cingulum Health – a clinic dedicated to brain health using a personalised, multidisciplinary model that combines neuroscience, neuromodulation, and integrative care. With over 170 peer-reviewed publications and academic appointments across five continents, Prof. Teo brings a unique perspective that bridges surgical excellence, neuroscience, and integrative oncology. He continues to advocate for innovation, compassion, and collaboration in advancing brain cancer care globally.

MBChB, MMedSc, MRCP, FRACP, FRNZCGP, FACNEM, DipOccMed, DCH, DRCOG.

Dr. Tim Ewer has been working in integrative medicine for over 30 years, and he is vocationally registered as both a specialist physician and a general practitioner. He has a GP practice with 22 staff and a specialised integrative health centre in Mapua, Nelson. Prior to this he was a hospital physician for 10 years after gaining his medical degree and specialist qualifications in the UK. Tim has trained in a variety of modalities including nutrition, environmental medicine, acupuncture, medical hypnosis, mind-body techniques, bio-energetic medicine, laser and photomodulation therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen medicine. He has been an advisor to the World Health Organisation on natural medicine and to the New Zealand government on CAM. Tim has been the vice-president of the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA) and a member of the educational faculty of the Australian College of Nutrition and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM).

PhD, ND, BHScAc(Hons), GradDipOHS, DipBuildingBio, Certified Mould Remediator, Ct IV Feng Shui, Ct IV TAE

Nicole is a researcher, bestselling author (Healthy Home Healthy Family) and founder of the Healthy Home (Building Biology) movement in Australia. She established the Australian College of Environmental Studies in 1999 to educate people about the health hazards in the built environment. Nicole has lectured at tertiary institutions for over 30 years, has published in peer reviewed journals and is regularly consulted by the media to discuss mould, electromagnetic fields and toxic chemicals, and lectures in Australia and abroad about environmental health issues. Her PhD research explored the impact of environmental exposures on human health and their ramifications for general medical practice.

PhD, DipNat, AUT

Cliff Harvey is a registered clinical nutritionist and researcher. He has been coaching people ranging from world champion athletes through to the chronically and acutely unwell to perform at their best, since the 1990s. Cliff was one of the first practitioners in Australasia to start working with low-carb and ketogenic diets in the late 1990s and has pioneered their use in this part of the word. Cliff’s masters research focused on the use of medium chain triglycerides to mitigate keto-flu and encourage faster induction of ketosis, and his PhD research is focused on identifying markers of carbohydrate tolerance. He is the founder of the Holistic Performance Institute, a private post-tertiary college, Nutrition Store Online, a distributor of quality health and performance supplements, and a co-founder of Nuzest, a global supplement company.

BMedSc, MSc, AdvDip(Nat), Dip(Nutr), PostGradDip(NEM)

Tabitha is an experienced Naturopath, founder & director of Awaken Your Health in Sydney, integrating Naturopathic healing principles with the latest scientific research to educate and empower her clients. After attaining her Bachelor of Medical Science (University of NSW, 2001), she went on to pursue her passion for Integrative healthcare by completing an Advanced Diploma Naturopathy & Diploma Nutrition (Nature Care College, 2005), and Post Grad Dip of Applied Science in Nutritional & Environmental Medicine (Swinburne University, 2006). She has also completed a Masters in Reproductive Medicine through the School of Medicine (University of NSW 2022).  Tabitha is passionate about the wellbeing of her clients, and she works collaboratively with each client and their unique healthcare team including GPs, Fertility Specialists, Obstetricians, Endocrinologists, Oncologists and allied health to ensure optimal health outcomes. Her integrative work with cancer patients facilitates the reduction of side effects of conventional treatment and empowers her clients through better nutrition to improve outcomes and quality of life. She feels her integrative oncology work is very important work, and she values the opportunity to provide guidance and to bridge the gap in care, empowering her clients to advocate for themselves well at a critical time in their lives.

Naturopath, Podcaster

Daniel Baden is a Naturopath and Homeopath with over 35 years of experience. Having begun the journey as a clinician, he has assumed many roles over the years including consultant to and member of industry regulatory committees, providing technical support to practitioners, assisting various groups in research projects, international and local speaker, author, founder of Traditional medicine supplies, Phytocare and co-founder of Optimal Rx and BioMedica Nutraceuticals. His most recent role was board member of Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA).He has worked on advisory committees at various Australian educational institutions and internationally at Hong Kong University and Dubai Nutrition College.Throughout his career Daniel has focused on the importance of professional holistic healthcare.

PhD, BSc, BHSc(Nat), Bowen, Reiki, HBOT

Shala is a highly accomplished senior scientist and integrative medicine naturopath, with a passion for herbal medicine, nutrition, and oncology support. She is particularly interested in hormonally driven cancers, specifically prostate, breast and thyroid cancers, as well as other cancers such as lung cancer, haematological cancers, and melanoma. Her approach is thorough in creating comprehensive treatment plans based on the most current research and evidence in integrative oncology. Shala also treats general naturopathy patients and is very experienced in complex hormonal issues, autoimmune conditions, digestive, and cardiovascular health; Shala has been in clinical practice since 2015. In 2002, Shala finished her PhD in cancer immunology. Her research thesis focused on enhanced immunity to tumours using vaccines in animal models. After her PhD, Shala’s 10-year career as a postdoctoral fellow started with Shriners Hospital for Children for 3.5 years, followed by St Vincent’s Hospital fellowship for 4 years and Sienna Cancer diagnostics for 2.5 years. After 10 years of postdoctoral fellowship in oncology and immunology, Shala sought to start her second bachelor’s degree in health science. In 2018, Shala undertook a 12-month intensive training in integrative oncology in practice offered by BioCeuticals and Dr. Lise Alschler. As an author, Shala has published several scientific articles in peer reviewed journals including Artero. Throm Vasc Biol, Am J Transplant, Mol Cell Biol, Immunol Cell Biol, and others.

BSc(Physiology), BNatMed

Erin combines her knowledge of Naturopathy and Science to provide an integrative and evidence-based approach to health. Erin holds a Bachelor of Science (Physiology) from The University of Auckland, and a Bachelor of Natural Medicine from South Pacific College of Natural Medicine. Erin is focused on a balanced view of healthcare with over 15 years of clinical experience and scientific research. Erin utilises the best evidence-based therapies and commonly works in conjunction with conventional treatments. She draws from her clinical experience and knowledge to understand the root cause of the disease, analysing test results, and provides a holistic approach to wellbeing. Erin has a Naturopath Clinic in New Zealand with a particular focus on integrative oncology support, women’s health, autoimmune conditions, and chronic diseases.

Professional Appointments, Academic Achievements

2013 – 2023 Director and Yoga Teacher at Golden Yogi, Auckland, New Zealand

2013 to present, Naturopathic Practitioner at Erin O’Hara Naturopath Clinic, Auckland, New Zealand

2020 to present Wellness Expert for NewsTalk ZB radio station

MBBS, FRACGP, FAChPM (FRACP)

Judith is a supportive care and integrative oncology specialist working in supportive cancer care and cancer related symptom management. With a background of over 20 years as a palliative and supportive care specialist, she has dedicated the last decade to developments in this field, integrating holistic medical and nursing supportive care with evidence based complementary therapies, exercise and lifestyle changes alongside conventional treatments to care for the whole person. She leads a specialist multidisciplinary team of practitioners and allied health professionals with outpatient clinics in the LivingRoom at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. Judith’s passion is caring for patients with a history of cancer who could benefit from an integrated and proactive symptom management that provides exceptional support from diagnosis, during and after cancer treatment. Judith consults with patients who are open to finding ways to thrive and live well with cancer and beyond: from diagnosis through to survivorship, and with advanced cancer. She can discuss safe use of herbs, supplements, diet and prescribes medicinal cannabis when appropriate.

PhD, BHSc(Hons)

Dr. Brad Leech is a PhD-qualified Clinical Nutritionist and Herbalist specialising in chronic autoimmune conditions and complex gastrointestinal disorders. He provides complete and personalised care to his patients using functional nutrition, integrative medicine and holistic wellness. After entering the profession in 2008, Brad has taught and developed subjects at leading universities and conducted research on intestinal permeability, autoimmune disease management and food-based probiotics. Brad is the Lead Clinical Educator at Co-Biome by Microba where his expertise in gastrointestinal healthcare enables him to translate the latest science on the gut microbiome into practical clinical applications. In addition to being an Adjunct Fellow at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Brad offers practitioner support through his various mentoring programs.

BSc(Hons), PhD, GradDipIntegrMed, GradDipNutrEnvironMed

Currently, Professor Luis Vitetta is Director of Medical Research at Medlab Clinical and Professor with the University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and in Sydney. Between the years 2007–2013 he was the Director and Professor of the Centre for Integrative Clinical and Molecular Medicine at the University of Queensland, Faculty of Medicine, based at the Translational Research Institute at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. Prof. Vitetta has research interests on the microbiome/probiotics/functional foods/nutrition and mucosal and cellular immunity as well as research on cannabis-based medicines. A list of his publications can be viewed here.

ND, DRM, DBM, DipClHyp, IYTA

Petrea King is a naturopath, hypnotherapist, yoga and meditation teacher and the founder and CEO of the Quest for Life Centre. Petrea recovered from ‘terminal’ acute myeloid leukaemia in 1983. A best-selling author of many books and meditation practices, she has counselled thousands of people with cancer and has conducted retreats for them since 1985. The mission of Quest for Life is to educate, empower and encourage people living with the challenges of cancer, chronic illness, trauma, anxiety, depression and grief to establish peace of mind and healing. Quest for Life hosts residential programs and workshops in regional and remote Australia that encompass a holistic approach to physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing. 

MAPS, FCHP, BA, GradDipApplPsych

Director Melbourne Psycho-oncology Service Health Psychologist – Oncology and Palliative Care.
Jane is a health psychologist with over 15 years’ experience working with individuals with cancer. Having established Melbourne Psycho-oncology Service in 2008, Jane continues to offer evidence based intervention to individuals, couples and families at all stages of the cancer experience from diagnosis to bereavement. Jane speaks widely, both locally and internationally, to peers and those living with a cancer diagnosis and holds an adjunct appointment with Monash University.

MBChB, MRCGP, MRCS, CCFP, FRACGP

Dr. Taufiq Binjemain graduated from the University of Leeds, UK in 2000. He then completed his basic surgical training and obtained Membership from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh in 2005. Following that, he trained in Family Medicine and obtained Membership from the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2011, the Canadian Family Physician Board Certification (CCFP) in 2012, and a Fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2012. In the last 21 years as a Doctor, he has had training in various specialties in Surgery and Orthopaedics, General Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Anaesthetics, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery, Anti-Ageing and Regenerative Medicine (including PRP injections), Nutritional and Environmental Medicine and supportive Cancer Treatments. He has also lectured in various subjects, particularly on Supportive Cancer Management, in Australia and internationally. Dr. Binjemain believes in personalised medicine, looking at the uniqueness of each person and establishing the root causes of any chronic illness, which may include genetics, psychology, toxicities, lifestyle, nutritional, metabolic, to name a few. This may involve extensive blood testing, DNA testing, Heavy Metals, and Mineral testing, and other specialist testing, depending on each individual case. He then works with the patient to address and treat each underlying cause in order to obtain a sustainable and long-term impact. Dr. Binjemain integrates the best of orthodox medicine by working alongside Oncologists and combining complementary modalities and patient empowerment through education in order to achieve this goal.

References¹ Sung H, Ferlay J, Siegel RL, Laversanne M, Soerjomataram I, Jemal A BF. Global Cancer Statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN Estimates of Incidence and Mortality Worldwide for 36 Cancers in 185 Countries. CA Cancer J Clin [Internet]. 2021;71:209–49. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33538338/

² Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Cancer data in Australia 2025. Canberra: AIHW; 2025. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/cancer/cancer-data-in-australia)

³ Arnold M., Karim-Kos H.E., Byrnes G., Antilla A., Ferlay J., Renehan A.G., Forman D., Soerjomataram I. Recent trends in incidence of five common cancers in 26 European countries since 1988: analysis of the European Cancer Observatory. Eur. J. Cancer. 2015;51:1164–1187.

⁴ Global Cancer Observatory. IARC; 2018. Cancer today. http://gco.iarc.fr/today/home

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Integrative Cancer Care

12 months

Online Learning Module

20 hours

Course Overview

Assessments

What our students say

Professor Ian Brighthope

Dr. Joachim Fluhrer

Lise Alschuler

Carla Wrenn

Professor Charlie Teo AM

Dr. Tim Ewer

Dr. Nicole Bijlsma

Cliff Harvey

Tabitha McIntosh

Daniel Baden

Dr. Shala Rasouli

Erin O’Hara

Associate Professor Judith Lacey

Dr. Brad Leech

Professor Luis Vitetta

Petrea King

Jane Fletcher

Dr. Taufiq Binjemain

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Integrative Cancer Care

12 months

Online Learning Module

20 hours

Course Overview

Assessments

What our students say

Professor Ian Brighthope

Dr. Joachim Fluhrer

Lise Alschuler

Carla Wrenn

Professor Charlie Teo AM

Dr. Tim Ewer

Dr. Nicole Bijlsma

Cliff Harvey

Tabitha McIntosh

Daniel Baden

Dr. Shala Rasouli

Erin O’Hara

Associate Professor Judith Lacey

Dr. Brad Leech

Professor Luis Vitetta

Petrea King

Jane Fletcher

Dr. Taufiq Binjemain

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