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Spring Survey Results 2012

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Lessons from One Woman’s Story

6/25/2010

Program Overview:

On this Patient Power Health Issues program, Andrew and Peter interview Annie Fonfa, a breast cancer survivor, patient advocate and founder of The Annie Appleseed Project. After having surgery and multiple recurrences of her cancer, Annie sought alternative therapies and found success. She explains how her organization is helping people to think more holistically when it comes to medical treatment, rather than always following the conventional path. There is much skepticism behind alternative therapies, and often for good reason. Andrew and Peter open the door for discussion between patients and providers about where alternative therapies fit into the treatment landscape and how to find the best course of treatment for each patient.

Experts and Guests:

Ann Fonfa,
President, The Annie Appleseed Project
Ann Fonfa was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 1993. She explored alternative therapies and started a study group in New York City. From summaries of the 60 or so meetings this group held, Ann posted a website in June 1999 under the name The Annie Appleseed Project. It is now a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation serving 85,000 people monthly via... more >

Transcript:

  1. Introduction LISTEN
  2. Ann Fonfa’s Story LISTEN
  3. Where’s the Evidence? LISTEN
  4. Government Institutions and Research LISTEN
  5. How Can Patients Decide What’s Useful and What’s Not? LISTEN

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