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OICC Patient donates his Children’s Wish Foundation Money to the Bryan Murray Legacy Fund!
An intimate gathering was held at Coasters Seafood Grill in the ByWard Market Wednesday, May 8, raising money and awareness for the Bryan Murray Legacy Fund for the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre Foundation. A $7,000 donation was presented to the fund from the Children’s Wish Foundation on behalf of Raffi Meyer-Wertman, a young man who has overcome cancer. In his heartwarming speech Raffi thanked the OICC for the integrative care and support they provided as he faced his cancer treatments at the hospital and said he only wishes others less fortunate can access care at the OICC through the wish foundation money he is donating.
Published In: The Ottawa Citizen
Date: May 22, 2019
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Remembering Bryan Murray & Raffi's Children's Wish Donation at OICC Foundation Fundraiser
Published In: CTV News
Date: May 8, 2019
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Dugald Seely and the Rogers Award - Small Country-Big Prize: What's the Story?
On the evening of September 14th, 2017, out dear friend and colleague Dugald Seely, wearing a tuxedo with a black tie, was awarded the Rogers Prize at an elegant banquet in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Published In: The Townsend Letter
Date: December 2017
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Mindfulness, not just meds for pain sufferers, experts urge - CBC
Patients living with chronic pain need more than medication; they need to learn how to "rewire" their brains to deal with their condition, according to two experts speaking at an international health-care conference in Ottawa Wednesday.
Published In: CBC News
Date: October 19, 2017
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Rethinking Chronic Pain Management
One in five Canadians live with chronic pain. Alan talks with a psychiatrist and an acupuncturist about where people can turn, when medication isn't enough.
Heard On: CBC Radio - All in a Day
Date: October 17, 2017
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After cancer setback, curler Craig Savill running Ottawa Race Weekend half-marathon
It was only two weeks after Craig Savill signed up for last year's Ottawa Race Weekend half-marathon that he was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Published In: CBC News
Date: May 28, 2017
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Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre is Changing How We Live With Cancer
The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC) has been helping cancer patients fight their battles for nearly six years now. With their fundraiser, they are hoping to take their services one step further.
Published In: Ottawa Life
Date: May 19, 2017
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Rabbi Bulka has a trio of special guests all in the name of charity!
Heard On: CFRA Radio
Date: April 23, 2017
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3D Mammography: A Novel Technique for Breast Cancer Detection
The Ottawa Hospital Breast Health Centre and Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre are now working on a novel mammography technique, 3D mammography that will revolutionize this imaging technique.
Published In: Medical News Bulletin
Date: February 15, 2017
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World’s largest breast cancer screening trial seeks 2K Ottawa women
Two thousand women are being recruited in Ottawa for a large North American study on 3D mammograms, known as digital tomosynthesis technology. The study is trying to determine whether 3D screening is more effective in detecting breast cancer than the usual 2D mammograms currently used.
Seen On: CTV News
Date: February 8, 2017
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3-D mammograms: The future of breast cancer detection? Major Ottawa study
Do 3D mammograms do a better job at finding deadly breast cancers than traditional mammograms? Ottawa researchers are hoping to reduce some of the controversy surrounding breast cancer screening by answering that question.
Published In: The Ottawa Sun
Date: February 8, 2017
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Ottawa Hospital tests 3D mammograms for early detection of breast cancer
Ottawa Hospital's Breast Health Centre is undertaking a two-year study to determine if new 3D mammography technology will improve the accuracy and speed of diagnosis, leading to earlier treatment and fewer false positives.
Seen On: CBC News
Date: February 8, 2017
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Are 3-D mammograms the future of breast cancer detection?
Researchers from The Ottawa Hospital Breast Health Centre and the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre are part of a large, multi-centre randomized study aimed at determining whether 3D mammograms, known as tomosynthesis, are more effective at detecting cancer than the 2D mammograms routinely used for screenings.
Published In: Ottawa Citizen
Date: February 8, 2017
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OICC Celebrates 5th Anniversary - Bryan Murray & Craig Savill
Seen On: CTV News
Date: November 23, 2016
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Babes4Breasts celebrates 10 years of supporting women living with breast cancer
This week, Babes 4 Breasts celebrates 10 years of supporting women living with breast cancer. Musician Amanda Rheaume marks the occasion with the world premiere of a new song co-written with survivors.
Heard On: CBC Radio, All In A Day
Date: October 12, 2016
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Babes debut new song at cancer fundraising event
The two Ottawa singer-songwriters behind the 10th-anniversary edition of the Babes4Breasts fundraising concert plan to unveil a new song on Friday that was written with a group of breast-cancer survivors.
Published In: Ottawa Citizen
Date: October 12, 2016
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Bringing mainstream medicine and alternatives closer together
Seen On: CBC National News
Date: October 8, 2016
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The ND trying to take pseudo-science out of naturopathy
Dugald Seely, ND, is trying to take the pseudo-science out of naturopathy. The naturopathic doctor says a scientific, evidence-based approach is essential at the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre, (OICC) of which he is the director.
Heard On: CBC Radio, White Coat, Black Art
Date: September 9, 2016
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Naturopathy goes mainstream: What's the harm?
Heard On: CBC Radio, White Coat, Black Art
Date: September 1, 2016
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Preventative Medicine Starts with Kids
Chronic diseases and their risk factors continue to be an important public health issue in Canada and around the world. Globally, chronic disease accounts for approximately 63 per cent of all disease. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent targeting prevention , which experts agree is critical; however real preventative medicine starts with kids.
Published In: Healthwise Ottawa Magazine
Date: Spring/Summer 2016
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Get to Know an ND. What's Naturopathic Medicine All About?
Did you know that any health condition can benefit from the naturopathic approach? Heal the body, address the root cause of disease, and treat the whole person by harnessing the healing power of nature.
Published In: Alive Magazine
Date: May 1, 2016
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Senators GM Bryan Murray credits complementary cancer treatments for "physical and mental strength"
Murray spoke about his cancer at the launch of a fundraising campaign Wednesday for the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre.
Published In: the Ottawa Citizen
Date: April 7, 2016
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Senators GM Bryan Murray credits complementary cancer treatments for "physical and mental strength"
Ottawa Senators General Manager Bryan Murray was given a grim diagnosis in the summer of 2014. He had Stage 4 colon cancer and it had spread to his liver. “The prognosis wasn’t very good,” he admitted. In fact, just five per cent of people live for five years after such a diagnosis.
Published In: Ottawa Sun
Date: April 7, 2016
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Bryan Murray leads fundraising drive for alternative cancer
Seen On: CBC
Date: April 6, 2016
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Changing How We Live with Cancer Launch
Senators General Manager Bryan Murray leads $5 million campaign "Changing How We Live With Cancer."
Seen On: CTV News
Date: April 6, 2016
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Ottawa's Craig Savill rocked by fellow curlers' support during cancer fight
"Normal" comes in short spans for Craig Savill while he's receiving treatments for Hodgkin's lymphoma, but even then he continues to watch curling and hopes to return to the sport that made him a world champion.
Published In: the Ottawa Citizen
Date: February 17, 2016
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I have had breast cancer, now what?
Well it is the last few days of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and if you are like me it seems every month of the year is Cancer Awareness Month.
Published In: Campbell River Mirror
Date: October 30, 2015
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Senators GM Murray battling cancer through work
Ottawa Senators general manager and president of hockey operations Bryan Murray can be seen on an almost daily basis working the hallways, offices and stands at the Canadian Tire Centre, consulting with his staff, talking to his players and dealing with the media.Sixteen months after the 72-year-old was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer which had spread to his liver and lungs, Murray is holding his own in his battle and he said showing up for work has been a big weapon for him.
Seen On: NHL.com
Date: October 28, 2015
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Your Best Breast Defence: Targeted strategies for breast cancer prevention and management
One in nine Canadian women can expect to develop breast cancer. Research shows that natural strategies can complement traditional medical care.
Published In: alive magazine
Date: October 1, 2015
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An integrative approach to cancer in Canada
Using an integrative approach, which combines both conventional and naturopathic therapies, may provide real benefit to patients; however this needs further evaluation. Researchers hope to determine what impact naturopathic medicine has on survival and quality of life in cancer patients.
Published In: Integrated Healthcare Practitioners Magazine
Date: September 2015
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Bastyr University in Kenmore teams with Ottawa Cancer Centre to study naturopathic oncology
Kenmore-based Bastyr University recently announced a collaboration with the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC) to study the efficacy of naturopathic care in treating late stage cancer.
Published In: Bothell Reporter
Date: April 29, 2015
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4 Whole Foods-Based Cleansing Strategies: Boost your body’s natural detoxification
Natural detoxification isn't just a one-time cleanse—our long-term health is deeply affected by our daily food choices. These body-cleansing tips promote good health by showing you how to incorporate whole foods into your diet, and how to support the detoxification process with helpful supplements.
Published In: alive magazine
Date: April 20, 2015
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Study to assess whether integrative treatment helps cancer patients live longer
Can naturopathic therapies help late-stage cancer patients live longer? That question is going to be examined by Canadian and U.S. researchers in the largest study of its kind.
Published In: the Ottawa Citizen
Date: March 31, 2015
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$3-million cancer study focuses on naturopathic treatments
A $3-million Canadian/US Integrative Oncology Study will study the impact of naturopathic therapies, when paired up with conventional medicine, on patients in the late stages of cancer.
Published In: Ottawa Sun
Date: March 31, 2015
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From Folklore to Fact: Can medicinal mushrooms help treat cancer?
Scientific research is now uncovering the benefits of medicinal mushrooms.
Published In: alive magazine
Date: March 20, 2015
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Ottawa woman says mistletoe helped with her cancer recovery
You may kiss under it during the holidays, but an Ottawa naturopathic doctor says mistletoe — in conjunction with conventional treatments such as chemotherapy — can help boost the immune system and improve quality of life for cancer patients.
Seen On: CBC
Date: January 26, 2015
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Meet the brothers researching naturopathic cancer treatment
Two Ottawa brothers, a naturopath and a thoracic surgeon, have received a $3.85 million grant to research naturopathy can be used in the treatment of the cancer.
Heard On: CBC Radio Day 6
Date: October 30, 2014
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Major Grant Will Fund Study of Cancer Treatment
Dugald Seely calls himself the rebel of his family: His father was the former dean of medicine at the University of Ottawa and his mother is a family doctor, but Seely stepped away from the family business to become a naturopath, a field that is sometimes at odds with conventional medicine.
Published In: Ottawa Citizen
Date: October 21, 2014
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Millions for new cancer treatments
The largest grant awarded for naturopathic medicine in North American history has been given to several Ottawa institutions to research a new avenue in fighting cancer.
Published In: Ottawa Sun
Date: October 21, 2014
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Babes4Breasts and the OICC (Part 6 in a 7-part series on the OICC)
You have cancer. Breast cancer. Those are words that can instantaneously send bad chills up and down your spine and take your breath away in the worst way. A cancer diagnosis can leave a person feeling helpless and all alone, and, understandably, wanting care to start right away. The problem is it isn’t that simple.
Published In: Ottawa Life Magazine
Date: July 2014
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Head Start Program for Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC) and Babes4Breasts have come together to launch the innovative Babes4Breasts Head Start Program for women recently diagnosed with breast cancer. This program will provide women with additional resources to fight breast cancer and it will be launched this fall with the proceeds from the 8th Annual Babes4Breasts Benefit Concert.
Published In: Ottawa Woman
Date: July 2014
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Navigating the World of Cancer
A diagnosis of cancer creates shock, fear, and anxiety: What now? Your life shifts dramatically and you feel= derailed from your path. Even at stage 1 or 2, the word cancer has so much associated with it, a sense of alienation and loss of power may ensue. Understanding your treatment options and what resources are available will be a daunting task.
Published In: Ottawa Woman
Date: June 2014
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When the "Good" Cancer Misbehaves
As young women, we are constantly reminded by our mothers, our doctors and even ads posted on the stall doors in public washrooms to check our breasts for lumps, to be suspicious of moles on our bodies and to track our menstrual cycles for irregularities. While each of these “checks” is important, what we are not often advised to do is to check our necks for lumps or enlargements that may help in the early detection of thyroid issues. This is especially important since 80% of those with thyroid cancer are women, and thyroid cancer is now the #1 cancer in incidence in young women.
Published In: Thyroid Cancer Canada
Date: May 2014
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Community Leaders Rally to Support the OICC Approach to Cancer (Part 5 in a 7-part series on the OICC)
Spring has finally sprung in Ottawa and with it tulips and daffodils are popping up everywhere… not just the daffodils in your garden but the ones you pin on as a reminder that cancer is all around too. But there are havens of hope, and one such oasis of healing is the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC), the first integrative cancer care and research centre of its kind in Central and Eastern Canada.
Published In: Ottawa Life Magazine
Date: May 2014
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Yoga for Cancer
If you have ever had a great yoga class, you will remember that glorious feeling of well-being and
calm. Aside from the benefits of stretching and, breathing, research is showing the health benefits of yoga for people living with cancer. Practicing yoga consistently, decreases distress, anxiety, depression, and fatigue.
Published In: Ottawa Woman
Date: May 2014
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Coping with Cancer: Support Helps People During Treatment and Beyond
Cancer patients often feel a loss of control over their health. Thankfully, nutrition, exercise, emotional support, and integrative care all help patients cope.
Published In: Alive Magazine
Date: April 2014
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Cancer Care: A Collaborative Approach
Cancer patients these days are challenging health care providers to offer them a variety of therapeutic options. In Ottawa, the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC) is meeting that challenge.
Published In: Healthwise Ottawa
Date: April 2014
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Enhancing Quality of Life for People Living with Cancer
Cancer is preventable, treatment can be less debilitating, and the probability of recurrence can be reduced. This is the stand of the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC).
Published In: Ottawa Woman
Date: April 2014
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Moving Towards Integrative Oncology as a System of Cancer Care (Part 4 in a 7 part series on the OICC)
Over half of all people living with cancer use complementary medicine alongside standard
treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC) harnesses the best of what complementary medicine has to offer providing this in conjunction with conventional cancer care, according to an approach known as integrative oncology.
Published In: Ottawa Life Magazine
Date: March 2014
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Nonsmokers and Lung Cancer – a Unique Disease?
Discussion of lung cancer immediately conjures up images of smoking and for many people the perception persists that lung cancer is a self-inflicted disease. We can interpret this situation as a huge success for the anti-smoking lobby, after all smoking is thought to be responsible for 80-90% of lung cancers.
Published In: Ottawa Woman
Date: March 2014
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Making a Difference for Cancer Patients: Hair for Cancer Care Fundraiser
"Your hair is getting so long!” “I love your hair.” “Have you always had long hair?” Vanessa Forstbauer hears these
comments a lot these days, many times from complete strangers. Some of these strangers are battling cancer and ask if she would consider donating her hair to make wigs for patients.
Published In: Ottawa Woman
Date: February 2014
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Guylaine Perreaults Talks about OICC's Vitality Program
Seen On: CTV Morning Live
Date: January 15, 2014
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The Psychology of Cancer
There are probably few more daunting words to hear than “you have cancer.” And while this diagnosis can turn a patient’s world upside down, health care professionals, both traditional and holistic, try to assure patients that no one needs to face the challenge of this disease alone and uninformed.
Published In: Healthwise Ottawa Magazine
Date: December 2013
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Spotlight on IMS Alumni Dugald Seely
Dr. Dugald Seely (IMS MSc 2007) is Founder & Executive Director, Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre and a practicing Naturopathic Doctor. As a clinician scientist, Dr. Seely has been awarded competitive grant and trainee funding from CIHR, CBCRA, the SickKids Foundation, the Lotte and John Hecht Memorial Foundation, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, and the Gateway for Cancer Research Foundation.
Published In: Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto News & Views
Date: November 2013
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The Seely Family: Ottawa's Medical Pioneers (Part 2 in a 7 part series on the OICC)
Naturopathic doctor, Founder and Executive Director of the OICC, Dugald Seely says the Centre is something he had wanted to start for many years.
Published In: Ottawa Life Magazine
Date: November 2013
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A Wonderful New Integrative Cancer Clinic
Located in Ottawa, Ontario, the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Clinic (OICC) combines top cancer research and cancer care. Working alongside conventional cancer treatments the centre offers acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, yoga, nutrition classes, massage therapy, meditation, counselling and IV therapies just to mention a few.
Seen In: Delicious Alternatives Blog
Date: June 26, 2013
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Expanded centre to offer cancer care support, Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre aims to grow even more in next five years
A new ally in the world of cancer care has opened its newly expanded doors in Ottawa, giving patients the opportunity to access new therapies to complement conventional cancer treatments.
Published In: Ottawa West EMC
Date: October 18, 2012
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Nouveau Centre de Cancérologie à Ottawa
C'est en présence de nombreux dignitaires et de l'athlète en aviron médaillée d'argent à Londres Rachelle Viinberg qu'a eu lieu hier midi la coupure du ruban officialisant l'ouverture du Centre de cancérologie intégrative d'Ottawa.
Published In: Le Droit
Date: October 16, 2012
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Integrative Cancer Care Centre Opens in Hintonburg
When Colleen Kanna was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, she didn’t know where to find an acupuncturist to complement her treatment. She was left with the “difficult task” of finding a doctor “at a time when you’re overwhelmed with appointments and information, a time when you’re not feeling well and you’re exhausted from treatment,” she said.
Published In: Ottawa Sun
Date: October 15, 2012
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MDs Debate Merits of Complementary Cancer Care
While any number of practitioners may offer alternative and complementary treatments for cancer
patients, IOCs focus exclusively on cancer and involve both MDs and complementary health-care professionals.
Published In: Medical Post
Date: October 8, 2012
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OICC Appears on RogersTV Revivelife Show
Seen On: RogersTV Revivelife Show
Date: April 24, 2012
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Dugald Seely Speaks about Integral Healing Program at Maplesoft Centre
Seen On: CTV Morning Live
Date: January 30, 2012
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Dugald Seely On the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Center
Dr. Dugald Seely ND discusses the education and empowerment for cancer patients, in particular - nutrition, mindfulness, complementary care, family dynamics, and cancer prevention.
Seen On: CTV Morning Live
Date: November 3, 2011
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