Lifestyle and Cancer Risk: What We Do (and Do Not) Know

Course Overview
Cancer fear and methods of cancer prevention remain prevalent in the public conversation. This has led to an array of claims regarding lifestyle choices (and products) that may help to reduce a person's cancer risk. Unfortunately, due to the many factors contributing to the development of cancer, no person can guarantee an avoidance of cancer regardless of how many preventive measures are taken. Further, not all preventive measures are created equal. While certain lifestyle changes have been strongly correlated to cancer risk reduction, many lack supportive evidence. Despite this lack of supportive evidence (and, in some cases, evidence indicating no benefit), cancer prevention via supplementation, diet, and lifestyle continues to capture national attention. This course will review the lifestyle choices that are most often discussed in relation to cancer prevention, in conjunction with any associated evidence.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Review the evidence associated with dietary interventions for the prevention of cancer.
• Identify at least three purported preventive strategies for which there is limited or no evidence of benefit.
• Explain the evidence for the use of antioxidants for cancer prevention.
• Discuss current recommendations for diet, physical activity, tobacco use, sun exposure, and weight management in relation to cancer prevention and overall health.

About the Author/Presenter 
Chelsey McIntyre, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist who specializes in drug information, literature analysis, and medical writing. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics from the University of California, Davis. She then went on to complete her PharmD at Creighton University, followed by a clinical residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr. McIntyre held the position of Drug Information and Policy Development Pharmacist at CHOP until her move to Washington state in 2017, after which she spent the next six years as a clinical editor for Natural Medicines, a clinical reference database focused on natural products and alternative therapies. She continues to create rigorous professional analysis and patient education materials for various publications while also practicing as a hospital pharmacist. Her professional interests include provider and patient education, as well as the application of evidence-based research to patient care.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE 
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details): 
Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician

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