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Integrating mainstream cancer treatments with natural remedies will be the topic of discussion later this week at French Hospital Medical Center.

A panel of experts will talk about western medical oncology, treatments with naturopathic support, and therapeutic food choices.

The panel includes: Thomas Spillane, M.D., Medical Oncologist with Coastal Integrative Cancer Care and Medical Director of the Heart Cancer Resource Center; Dr. Tod Thoring, N.D. with Pacific Natural Medicine; Nancy Walker, Certified Natural Chef and owner of The Wellness Kitchen in Templeton; and Shannon D'Acquisto, a five-year breast cancer survivor and a mother of three who incorporated integrative cancer care into her cancer treatment plan.

The free program, Integrative Medicine and Cancer Care, is open to the public and will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the FHMC Auditorium.

A light meal will be served and seating is limited so please call the HCRC for reservations and information at (805) 542-6234.