Here is more information on our speakers for the January 8-10, 2009 Evidence-based Complementary/Alternative Cancer Therapies conference (aka CAM for Cancer) The Moss ReportsLINK to website Ralph W. Moss, PhD is the author of such books as Antioxidants Against Cancer, Cancer Therapy, Questioning Chemotherapy, and The Cancer Industry, as well as the award-winning PBS documentary The Cancer War. He also wrote the first article on alternative medicine for The Encyclopedia Britannica Yearbook and the first article on complementary cancer treatments for a medico-legal textbook, Courtroom Medicine: Cancer (Matthew Bender). He is co-editor of the first medical textbook in English on non-conventional treatments for cancer, Complementary Oncology (Thieme, 2005). His articles and scientific communications have appeared in such journals as The Lancet, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, the Journal of the American Medical Association, New Scientist, Anticancer Research, Genetic Engineering News, the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, and Integrative Cancer Therapies, of which he is Corresponding Editor. For years he has written the monthly "War on Cancer" column for the Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients. His op-ed "Patents Over Patients" appeared in the New York Times (4/07). Dr. Frank ErvolinoLINK to website Private practice since February 29th, 1996 Consultant and writer for Healthshop.com 1999 Acupuncture Physician at the Mind/Body Institute of Jupiter Medical Center 2000-2004 Advisory Board of Martin Memorial Cancer Center to integrate CAM into the Center 2002 Florida State Board of Acupuncture Board Member 2003 Columnist for Better Nutrition Magazine 2002 Appointed Senior Research Editor for Better Nutrition Magazine 2004 Private practice with Dr Mark Gocke at Jupiter Medical Center 2004 Resident Expert on The Deborah Ray syndicated TV and Radio shows 2005 Appointed Sales Manager for HealthyTalkRadio 2005 Appointed to the Federation of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and Regulatory Agencies (FAOMRA) as the representative for the Florida Board of AcupunctureConsultant to MDVIP corp. to develop evidence-based complimentary therapies in conjunction with the Institute of Advanced Concepts (Penn School of Pharmacy) 2005 Voted onto the FAOMRA BoardAppointed to the Advisory Panel of Nature’s Sunshine CorporationAppointed to the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Doctoral Task Force PennyBlock, Block Medical CenterPenny Block, MA "Mind-Body Stress Care", is a leading authority in designing, implementing and evaluating complementary care programs in a medical and hospital setting. For almost 30 years as an educator, author, and lecturer on integrative medical treatment, she has presented seminars in complementary and alternative medical therapies (CAM) in lay and scientific conferences and teaches in university settings. Evanston, IL Keith I. Block, Block Medical CenterLINK Keith I. Block, M.D., an internationally recognized integrative cancer-care specialist. He founded and runs the Block Medical Center, "committed to caring for people with cancer and improving total wellness through the integration of research-based complementary therapies with innovative approaches to conventional medicine". Evanston, IL Oncology Association of Naturopathic PhysiciansLINK to Tina Kazcor, FABNO, President MISSION To advance the philosophy, science and practice of naturopathic oncology. Clinic of Natural MedicineLINK to Dr. Kaczor's bio Susan Silberstein, PhDLINK to Center for Advancement in Cancer Education "a not-for-profit cancer information, counseling and referral agency which focuses on combining the body's natural healing potential with advances in medical science". Julia ChiappettaLINK - "Breast Cancer-the notebook is ideal for the newly diagnosed or those wishing to take a preventative approach towards health and wellness. This must-have reference guide incorporates facts from over 100 sources offering hope and suggestions on how to easily implement dietary and lifestyle changes that will help you to let healing begin". Alicia SirkinLINK to The Sirkin Creative Living Center, LLC "BACH FLOWER ESSENCES If you are emotionally-challenged and are looking for relief from your distressing moods and thoughts—ask nationally known expert Alicia Sirkin, Bach Flower Registered Practitioner, to guide you in the successful use of Bach® Original Flower Remedies to help restore a positive outlook. Say “goodbye” to all kinds of stress with Bach Flower Remedies! With Alicia’s caring support and expert guidance,, learn to use these natural plant-based liquids to gently correct imbalances in emotions, thoughts, attitudes, and personality traits". Georgia Decker,RN, MS, CS-ANP, AOCNLINK to Oncology Nursing Society website Many articles by and about Ms. Decker Sylvie BeljanskiPresident of Natural Source, Ltd. Beljanski herbal products for cancer. The presentation will review the discoveries of Mirko Beljanski PhD—a scientist who worked at the Pasteur Institute—and who demonstrated that the normal structure of our DNA is directly affected by toxins and carcinogens in our environment. Earth Rose Institute - Susan J. Luck, PresidentLink: "founded in response to the growing need for disseminating information, providing education, & research collaboration on the environmental links to women’s & children’s health. Preventing exposures to toxic compounds in the home, workplace, food chain, & community are primary goals of ERI". Stritter Medical ConsultingLINK for Gwen Stritter, MD, Clinical Patient Advocacy "a clinical advocate is a person who does all those things for you that doctors do for themselves or their loved ones when faced with a serious or life-threatening illness. A clinical advocate does everything from case-intensive research to helping find the right medical team to helping navigate complex medical decisions". Cancer Survival Resource CenterLINK: started by Charlotte Louise " founded to help patients overcome the shock of diagnosis,learn how to take charge of their recovery, enhance innate healing resources, & develop a positive life affirming attitude". Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.