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The '''Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center (BIORC)''' is an outpatient treatment center delivering naturopathic and traditional Chinese medicine treatments to research participants at all stages of cancer treatment and recovery. The center is part of the Bastyr University Research Institute and includes researchers from Bastyr as well as collaborators from the University of Washington, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. The center is located on [[Bastyr University]]'s campus in [[Kenmore]], [[Washington (U.S. state)|Washington]]. |
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Established in February 2009, BIORC provides research participants (who may be at any stage in their cancer treatment and recovery) with [[Naturopathic medicine|naturopathic]] and [[acupuncture]] and [[Traditional Chinese medicine|Oriental medicine]] treatments, mind-body therapies and [[Nutrition|nutritional]] guidance. Participants receive support for each stage of their experience, from diagnosis to treatment decisions and restoration of immune function after completion of standard treatments.<ref>http://www.bastyr.edu/research/clinical-research-center/integrative-oncology#About-BIORC</ref> |
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The center’s practitioners include licensed naturopathic physicians who are board-certified in naturopathic oncology and acupuncturists with specific training in pain management and oncology. Practitioners communicate with each participant's medical providers and radiation oncologists to ensure integrated care. |
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BIORC researchers are evaluating the rates of disease-free survival and quality of life indicators in participants treated at BIORC compared to other cancer patients living in the state of [[Washington state|Washington]] who do not include complementary, alternative or integrative therapies in their treatment plans. BIORC research participants are "matched" with patients not undergoing [[complementary and alternative medicine]] (CAM) therapies by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Their outcomes are then tracked and compared over a five-year period. The goal of the study is to gather enough data to either demonstrate the effectiveness of an integrative approach to care for reducing cancer recurrence and improving overall quality of life in cancer sufferers, or show such an approach has no net positive effects. Researchers also hope to gain insights into how cancer care management and treatment programs might be improved.<ref>''Bothell-Kenmore Reporter'' (8 October 2008) "Bastyr Tackles Cancer with Help from Winemaker" [http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/north_king/bkn/community/30545899.html] <!--accessed: 02 September 2009--></ref> |
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===Breast cancer outcomes study=== |
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This study by researchers at BIORC and [[Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center]] evaluates the rates of disease-free survival and quality-of-life indicators in [[breast cancer]] participants treated at integrative oncology clinics such as BIORC. Those patients are "matched" with other breast cancer patients living in the state of Washington who do not receive complementary, alternative or integrative therapies under the supervision of a naturopathic doctor. Their outcomes are then tracked and compared over a five-year period. The study is funded by a $3.1 million grant awarded in 2010 from the [[National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine]] (NCCAM), part of the [[National Institutes of Health]].<ref>http://www.bastyr.edu/news/general-news/2010/07/bastyr-university-and-fred-hutchinson-cancer-research-center-receive-31</ref> |
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The goal of the study is to gather enough data to either demonstrate the effectiveness of an integrative approach to care for reducing cancer recurrence and improving overall quality of life in cancer sufferers, or to show that such an approach has no net positive effects. Researchers also hope to gain insights into how cancer care management and treatment programs might be improved. |
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===Additional studies=== |
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The center is also designing a trial on the effects of medicinal mushrooms on advanced [[prostate cancer]] set to begin in 2012. The study is a collaboration with the [[Seattle Cancer Care Alliance]] and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. |
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==Leadership== |
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The center’s medical director is Leanna J. Standish, PhD, ND, MS, LAc, FABNO, a research professor at Bastyr University. Standish is also a clinical professor at the University of Washington School of Public Health and an affiliate research professor in the UW School of Medicine radiology department.<ref>http://www.bastyr.edu/research/clinical-research-center/integrative-oncology#Medical-Staff</ref> |
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The center's breast cancer outcomes study is funded by a $3.1 million grant for the study of complementary and integrative care for breast cancer awarded in 2010 from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), part of the National Institutes of Health. |
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The center was developed through a grant from Cleavage Creek Cellars owners Budge Brown and Lorraine Masterson. The Pope Valley, Calif.,-based wine producer contributes 10 percent of gross sales to breast cancer research and support.<ref>Coffee, Laura T. (4 February 2009) "Funding Cancer Research, One Glass of Wine at a Time" TodayShow.com [http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/29002114/] <!--accessed: 16 December 2009--></ref> |
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BIORC was founded through a grant from Budge Brown and Lorraine Masterson, founders of Cleavage Creek Cellars.<ref>''Bothell-Kenmore Reporter'' (8 October 2008) "Bastyr Tackles Cancer with Help from Winemaker" [http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/north_king/bkn/community/30545899.html] <!--accessed: 02 September 2009--></ref> Brown established the winery to support breast cancer research in memory of his wife of 48 years, Arlene Brown. |
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==References== |
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* [http://www.bastyr.edu/research/BIORC/default.asp Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center] |
* [http://www.bastyr.edu/research/BIORC/default.asp Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center] |
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* [http://www.bastyr.edu/research/clinical-research-center/integrative-oncology#Make-an-Appointment How to make an appointment at BIORC] |
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* [http://www.bastyr.edu/news/general-news/2011/10/stage-4-cancer-free-patient-thanks-bastyr-role-holistic-care Stage 4 to Cancer-Free: Patient Thanks Bastyr for Role in Holistic Care] |
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* [http://www.fhcrc.org Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center's website] |
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* [http://www.bastyr.edu Bastyr University] |
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* [http://www.fhcrc.org Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center] |
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* [http://www.seattlecca.org/ Seattle Cancer Care Alliance] |
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* [http://www.oncanp.org Oncology Association of Naturopathic Medicine] |
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Revision as of 21:35, 11 May 2012
The Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center (BIORC) is an outpatient treatment center delivering naturopathic and traditional Chinese medicine treatments to research participants at all stages of cancer treatment and recovery. The center is part of the Bastyr University Research Institute and includes researchers from Bastyr as well as collaborators from the University of Washington, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. The center is located on Bastyr University's campus in Kenmore, Washington.
Treatment
Established in February 2009, BIORC provides research participants (who may be at any stage in their cancer treatment and recovery) with naturopathic and acupuncture and Oriental medicine treatments, mind-body therapies and nutritional guidance. Participants receive support for each stage of their experience, from diagnosis to treatment decisions and restoration of immune function after completion of standard treatments.[1]
The center’s practitioners include licensed naturopathic physicians who are board-certified in naturopathic oncology and acupuncturists with specific training in pain management and oncology. Practitioners communicate with each participant's medical providers and radiation oncologists to ensure integrated care.
Research goals and strategies
Breast cancer outcomes study
This study by researchers at BIORC and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center evaluates the rates of disease-free survival and quality-of-life indicators in breast cancer participants treated at integrative oncology clinics such as BIORC. Those patients are "matched" with other breast cancer patients living in the state of Washington who do not receive complementary, alternative or integrative therapies under the supervision of a naturopathic doctor. Their outcomes are then tracked and compared over a five-year period. The study is funded by a $3.1 million grant awarded in 2010 from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), part of the National Institutes of Health.[2]
The goal of the study is to gather enough data to either demonstrate the effectiveness of an integrative approach to care for reducing cancer recurrence and improving overall quality of life in cancer sufferers, or to show that such an approach has no net positive effects. Researchers also hope to gain insights into how cancer care management and treatment programs might be improved.
Additional studies
The center is also designing a trial on the effects of medicinal mushrooms on advanced prostate cancer set to begin in 2012. The study is a collaboration with the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and is funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Leadership
The center’s medical director is Leanna J. Standish, PhD, ND, MS, LAc, FABNO, a research professor at Bastyr University. Standish is also a clinical professor at the University of Washington School of Public Health and an affiliate research professor in the UW School of Medicine radiology department.[3]
Funding
The center's breast cancer outcomes study is funded by a $3.1 million grant for the study of complementary and integrative care for breast cancer awarded in 2010 from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), part of the National Institutes of Health.
BIORC was founded through a grant from Budge Brown and Lorraine Masterson, founders of Cleavage Creek Cellars.[4] Brown established the winery to support breast cancer research in memory of his wife of 48 years, Arlene Brown.
References
- ^ http://www.bastyr.edu/research/clinical-research-center/integrative-oncology#About-BIORC
- ^ http://www.bastyr.edu/news/general-news/2010/07/bastyr-university-and-fred-hutchinson-cancer-research-center-receive-31
- ^ http://www.bastyr.edu/research/clinical-research-center/integrative-oncology#Medical-Staff
- ^ Bothell-Kenmore Reporter (8 October 2008) "Bastyr Tackles Cancer with Help from Winemaker" [1]