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Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D.

Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine

About Dr. Lorenzo G Cohen

Dr. Lorenzo Cohen is the Richard E. Haynes Distinguished Professor in Clinical Cancer Prevention and Director of the Integrative Medicine Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (Houston) and Distinguished Clinical Professor, Fudan University Cancer Hospital, Shanghai, China. Dr. Cohen is a founding member and past president of the international Society for Integrative Oncology.

Dr. Cohen is passionate about educating others on how to prevent cancer and maintain optimal health across the lifespan. As the majority of cancers are preventable, Dr. Cohen is conducting research to demonstrate that lifestyle factors can influence cancer outcomes.

Dr. Cohen leads a team conducting NIH-funded research and delivering clinical care of integrative medicine practices such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, massage, diet, exercise, acupuncture and other strategies such as stress management, music therapy, emotional writing and more aimed at reducing the negative aspects of cancer treatment and improving quality of life and clinical outcomes.

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Present Title & Affiliation

Primary Appointment

Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, Division of Cancer Medicine, Rice University, Houston, TX

Professor, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Professor (Joint appointment), Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Adjunct Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas, School of Public Health, Houston, TX

Distinguished Clinical Professor, Fudan University Cancer Hospital, Shanghai

Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment

Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, Rice University, Houston, TX

Professor, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Richard E. Haynes Distinguished Professorship for Clinical Prevention, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Professor, Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Adjunct Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas, School of Public Health, Houston, TX

Distinguished Clinical Professor, Fudan University Cancer Hospital, Shanghai

Chief, Department of Section of Integrative Medicine, Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Education & Training

Degree-Granting Education

1994	Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, US, Medical Psychology, Ph.D

Postgraduate Training

2019-2019	Yoga Instructor Certification (YIC 200 hours), Swami Vivikananda Anusandhana Samthana, Houston, Texas
2013-2014	Leadership, Stagen Integral Leadership Program - Kennedy Class, Dallas, Texas
1995-1997	Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, National Cancer Institute of Canada, Division of Behavioral Medicine and Oncology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1994-1995	National Cancer Institute of Canada - Research Fellow, Psycho-oncology, The Toronto Hospital, Toronto

Experience & Service

Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

Section Chief, Department of Integrative Medicine Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2002 - Present

Director, Department of Integrative Medicine Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2002 - Present

Other Professional Positions

Consultant, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Zion, IL, 2013 - 2019

Consultant, American Cancer Society/University of Houston, Houston, TX, 2010 - 2015

Consultant, Anhui Jinchan Biochemical Sharers Company, Shanghai, China, 2008 - Present

Consultant, Mind Matters Research, Anchorage, AK, 2008 - 2012

Consultant, HealthMark Multimedia, LLC, Alaska, 2006

Consultant, Merck & Co., Inc, West Point, PA, 2003 - 2004

Consultant, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 2003 - 2008

Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

Member, Advanced Breast Cancer Research Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - Present

Member, Integrative Health Initiative, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present

Chair, Integrative Health Initiative, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2017

Senator, Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - 2017

Core Group Member, Section of Neuropsychology Section Head Search Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - 2012

Member, Conflict of Interest Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - 2015

Member, Mid Tenure review for Dr. Jenny Vidrine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2009

Chair, Mid Tenure review for Dr. Martha Askins, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2009

Member, Psychosocial Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2006 - 2015

Member, Surveillance Committee, Institutional Review Board, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2005 - 2006

Member, Advisory Committee, MD Anderson Cancer Center, NIH Roadmap application, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2004

Member, Community Clinical Oncology Program Research Base Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2003 - 2010

Member, India Collaboration, Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2003 - 2011

Member, China Collaboration, Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2003 - 2011

Chair, Mid Tenure review for Dr. Karen Anderson, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2003

Chair, Internal Advisory Committee, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Education Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2002 - 2007

Chair, Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Health Services Research Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2001 - 2004

Member, Health Services Research/Department of Biostatistics Faculty Search Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2001

Member, MD Anderson Cancer Center Place...of Wellness, Strategic Planning Retreat, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000

Chair, Research Task Force for CAM Strategic Planning, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000

Member, Ovarian Cancer Research Program Developmental Awards Review Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1999

Member, Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Health Services Research Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1999 - 2001

Member, Surveillance Committee, Institutional Review Board, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1999 - 2003

Member, Place...of Wellness, Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1998 - 2007

Member, Place...of Wellness, Program Evaluation and Participant Assessment Sub-Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1998 - 2007

Editorial Activities

Associate Editor, Global Advances for Integrative Medicine and Health, 2018 - Present

Associate Editor, The Research Council for Complementary Medicine, 2013 - Present

Co-Editor, Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) Monograph, 2013

Advisory Board Member, CURE Magazine, 2010 - Present

Editor-In-Chief, Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology, 2007 - 2010

Editor/Service on Editorial Board(s), Journal of Yoga, 2006 - Present

Member of Editorial Review Board, PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries: Complementary and alternative medicine National Cancer Institute, Bethesda MD, 2005 - Present

Editor/Service on Editorial Board(s), Breast Diseases A Year Book Quarterly, 2005 - Present

Associate Editor, Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology, 2005 - 2007

Editor/Service on Editorial Board(s), Journal of Cancer Integrative Medicine, 2004 - 2005

Editor/Service on Editorial Board(s), Integrative Cancer Therapies, 2002 - Present

Editor/Service on Editorial Board(s), Channing L. Bete Co., Inc - Publishers of Scriptographic Booklets, 2000

Honors & Awards

2022 - Present	Lifestyle Service Award, Indian American Cancer Network (IACAN)
2013	1st Place - Research Excellence - Trainee Sarah Prinsloo, 2013 Cancer Survivorship Research Retreat - UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
2013	Distinguished Honoree: The Art of Transformation, The Smithsonian, Freer Slacker Gallery
2013	Helen Moss Early Investigators - Sarah Prinsloo PhD, Society for Integrative Oncology
2013	Poster Award: Overall Best, Society for Integrative Medicine
2012	Leading Mentor in Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention - UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
2011	Faculty Poster Award, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Cancer Survivorship Research Symposium
2011	Shanghai Gold Magnolia Memorial Award, Shanghai Municipal People's Government
2010	Outstanding Achievement Award, Society for Integrative Oncology
2008	Shanghai Silver Magnolia Memorial Award, Shanghai Municipal People’s Government
2007 - 2024	Distinguished Clinical Professor, Fudan University Cancer Hospital
2007	International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Award of Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai Municipal People's Government
2004 - 2024	Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research
1994 - 1997	Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, National Cancer Institute of Canada

Professional Memberships

Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health

2016 - Present

Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health

2016 - 2018

National Cancer Institute Management and Health-Related Quality of Life Fatigue Working Group

2013 - 2015

National Cancer Institute Symptom Management and Health-Related Quality of Life Steering Committee

2011 - 2013

Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC)

2010 - Present

CURE Advisory Board Member

2010 - Present

University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

2009 - Present

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

2007 - Present

Children's Oncology Group (COG)

2007 - 2010

International Psycho-Oncology Society

2004 - Present

Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO)

2003 - Present

American Psychosomatic Society

1998 - Present

American Psychological Association

1993 - 2000

Selected Presentations & Talks

Local Presentations

2026. Integrative Medicine Support: Improved Quality of Life, Improved Survival Outcome, or Both?. Invited. 22nd Oncology Updates: Advances and Controversies. Steamboat Springs, Colorado, US.
2025. Integrative Oncology to Improve Cancer Outcomes. Rice University American Cancer Society Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
2025. Integrative Oncology: Setting the Standard and Shaping the Future. Houston, Texas, US.
2025. Optimizing Your Health and Well-being with the “Mix of Six”. Invited. Survivorship Week. Houston, Texas, US.
2024. Integrative Oncology: Now in Every Guideline, What’s the Next Move?. Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
2024. Role of Integrative Medicine for Supportive Care: Advances and Challenges. Invited. 27th Supportive & Palliative Care Clinical and Research Symposium. Houston, Texas, US.
2024. Starting and Sustaining Anticancer Living. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2024. Starting and Sustaining Anticancer Living. Conference. TexUSTOO. Houston, TX, US.
2023. The Ever-Expanding Integrative Medicine Evidence-Base. Conference. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2023. Transform your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Conference. Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana SVYSA, Houston Center. Houston, TX, US.
2023. Prioritizing Comprehensive Lifestyle Change to Add Years to Life and Life to Years. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2023. Lifestyle Screening Program at the Integrative Medicine Center. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2023. How to Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Conference. Halo House Community Connect. Houston, TX, US.
2022. Integrative Oncology: A Team Based Approach. Conference. McGovern Medical School. Houston, TX, US.
2022. Integrative Oncology Within and Beyond the Walls of MD Anderson. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2022. How to Transform Your Life and Health. Conference. The Briar Club. Houston, TX, US.
2022. The Mix of Six. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Survivorship Conference. Houston, TX, US.
2022. Integrative Medicine and the Power of Lifestyle Change. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2021. Stronger Together: Integrative Oncology Within and Beyond the Walls of MD Anderson. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2021. Food as Medicine. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2021. Rest and Movement for Wellness. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2021. Stress Less: Fostering Calm and Resilience in Everyday Life. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2021. Anticancer Living: learn how to transform your life. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2021. Yoga As A Way To Transform Your Health And Life. Conference. Indian American Cancer Network. Houston, TX, US.
2021. Anticancer Living to Reduce Risk and Support Treatment. Conference. Tex US TOO. Houston, TX, US.
2020. Integrative medicine and breast cancer. Conference. Breast Surgical Oncology. Houston, TX, US.
2020. Grand Rounds: Integrative Medicine in the Time of COVID-19: Trying to Dance in the Puddles of a Rainy Day. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2020. Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Survivorship Conference. Houston, TX, US.
2020. The Mix of Six. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2020. The Mix of Six. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2020. Well-Being and HRQOL in Melanoma patients during COVID-19 world pandemic. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2020. Anticancer Living. Conference. Rice University. Houston, TX, US.
2019. Integrative Medicine in Cancer Care: Bridging Research and Clinical Practice. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2019. Grand Rounds: On the Road Less Traveled: Exploring Biofield Therapies in Oncology. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Integrative Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach. Conference. UT Houston Medical School Student Interest Group. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center Prostate Support Group. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Anticancer Living. Conference. Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Health and Wellness Series- Artful Living: The Mix of Six. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Surgery without General Anesthesia: Insights into Hypnosedation. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Integrative medicine at MD Anderson: Enhancing Care and Improving Outcomes. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Integrative medicine at MD Anderson: Enhancing Care and Improving Outcomes. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2017. The Promise of Truly Comprehensive Cancer Care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2017. Symptom Research. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2017. The Art of Integrative Oncology: Improving Outcomes in Cancer Care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2017. Integrative Medicine at MD Anderson: Enhancing the value proposition for all stakeholders. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2017. The Art of Living. Conference. Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Houston, TX, US.
2017. Integrative Medicine Program Workshop. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2017. Procedural Relaxation: Addressing the Value Proposition. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2017. The Future of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Research Overview: Palliative Care and Rehabilitation. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Introduction to Research Series. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Anticancer Living: The Power of Lifestyle Change. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Mind-Body Research Today-Meditation and Yoga. Conference. Yoga for Health. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Stress and Immunity. Conference. University of Houston. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Integrative Oncology: Enhancing Health During and after Cancer Care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Integrative Medicine: Novel Strategies for Neuromodulation. Conference. UT Health. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Mind-Body Practices in Cancer Care. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Cancer Prevention, Acupuncture, Meditation, Yoga and Beyond. Conference. Cockrell Foundation. Houston, TX, US.
2016. The Secrets to Success in our Publish or Perish Climate for Clinical and Research Faculty. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2016. The Art of Nutrition. Conference. Museum of Fine Art. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Meditation and Yoga. Conference. IM Yoga Conference. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Environmental Cancer factors. Conference. YMCA. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Living the Anticancer Life. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2015. The Value of Integrative Medicine in a Shifting Health Care Environment. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Integrating Yoga into Cancer Care. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Myeloma. Conference. Patient Power. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Diet and Cancer Prevention. Conference. St. Catherine's Montessori School. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Integrative Oncology Workshop Session. Conference. GAP 2015 Conference. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Anticancer Living. Conference. Emery/Weiner School. Houston, TX, US.
2015. About Zebras, Stress, Cancer Biology, and Clinical Outcomes. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2015. The Role of Integrative Medicine in Cancer Care and Prevention. Conference. Rice University Graduate School of Business. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Coping style in pregnancy, undergoing fetal surgery and its relation to adverse outcomes. Conference. Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital Fetal Center. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Integrative Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach. Conference. American Psychological Association Houston Chapter. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Living the Anticancer Life. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2014. Improving Women’s Health Through Comprehensive Lifestyle Change. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Living the Anticancer Life. Conference. St. Catherine's Montessori. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Living the Anticancer Life. Conference. Katherine's Breakfast Breast Group. Houston, TX, US.
2013. How Can Integrative Oncology Improve Cancer Outcomes?. Conference. Friends of Integrative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2013. The Study of Yoga in Cancer. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Integrative Medicine in Cancer Patients and Survivors. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Living the Anticancer Life. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Webinar: Living the Anticancer Life. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Mind-Body Intelligence - Identifying Key Concepts, Benefits and Outcomes. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Living the Anticancer Life. Conference. St. Catherine's Montessori. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Living the Anti Cancer Life. Conference. IONS. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Mind-body Practices and Cancer. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Using a Comprehensive Approach. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Integrative Medicine in Cancer Patients and Survivors. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Cancer Prevention and the Power of Lifestyle Change. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2012. Living the Anticancer Life: Diet. Conference. St. Catherine's Montessori. Houston, TX, US.
2012. CIM Course - Integrative Oncology Research at MD Anderson. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2012. International Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Cancer: An Example of a Successful Collaboration. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2012. Telephone Workshop: Using Meditation, Relaxation and Yoga to Manage the Stress of Survivorship. Conference. CancerCare. Houston, TX, US.
2012. Meditation: Medicine for the Mind and Body. Conference. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2012. CAM, Immune Function & Cancer Risk & Progression. Conference. The MD Anderson Cancer Prevention Research Training program. Houston, TX, US.
2012. Integrative Medicine General Overview with Emphasis on Clinical Services. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2012. Relieving Stress and Enhancing Quality of Life for Those with Prostate Cancer. Conference. Tex Us Talk Too Prostate Support Group. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Mind-Body Medicine in Cancer Care. Conference. University of Texas Health Science Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Bio-Behavioral Aspects of Cancer Prevention. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Research Training Program (CPRTP). Houston, TX, US.
2011. Role of Stress and Behavioral Adaptation in Renal Cell Carcinoma. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Update in Integrative Oncology. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Current Research on the Benefits of Yoga. Conference. Rice University. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Alternative Medicine: An Ethical Perspective. Conference. Jewish Medical Ethics Conference. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Integrative Oncology: An Evidence-Based Approach to Survivor Care. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Integrative Medicine Research. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Progress and Future of MD Anderson's Integrative Medicine Program. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Healthy Eating. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Anderson Network Cancer Survivorship Conference. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Improving Outcomes with Comprehensive Lifestyle Change. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Anderson Network Conference. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Overview of MD Anderson's Integrative Medicine Program. Conference. Vanderbilt University Medical Center Site Visit. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Research Design Issues. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Yoga Research Today. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Research 101. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Living the Anticancer Life: Strategies for a better life and reducing cancer risk. Conference. Indian American Cancer Network. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Integrative Medicine Research Overview. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Living the Anticancer Life. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. International Perspective on Integrative Oncology. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Integrative Medicine. Conference. The University of Texas Health Science Center School of Nursing. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Integrative Medicine: Comprehensive Care for Texas. Conference. Light and Salt Association. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Overview of Protocols and Ideas in Integrative Oncology. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. MD Anderson's Integrative Medicine Program: Progress and Future Directions. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Lessons Learned from Conducting International Collaborative Research. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Improving patient outcomes in cancer care: The role of integrative medicine. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Is meditation the medicine of the mind?. Conference. Jung Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Improving outcomes in cancer care: Integrative oncology and the power of lifestyle change. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. (Keynote Speaker) Living the anticancer life. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. MD Anderson’s integrative medicine program: Progress and future directions. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Improving patient outcomes in cancer care: The role of integrative medicine. Conference. The University of Texas School of Public Health. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Meditation retreat to refresh, renew and restart our minds and bodies. Conference. Faculty Health, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Biobehavioral factors, quality of life, and survival in patients with renal cell carcinoma. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care, LACE Student Orientation. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2010. An integrative approach to oncology massage: Recent massage research. Conference. Integrative Medicine Program 6th Annual Comprehensive Massage Therapy Program. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Lessons learned from conducting international collaborative research. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Improving outcomes in cancer care: Integrative medicine at MD Anderson. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. MDACC Global Academic Programs Conference. Conference. Houston Dietetic Association. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Lessons learned from conducting international collaborative research. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Conducting research in a global environment: considerations for the research investigator. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Improving outcomes in cancer care: Integrative medicine at M.D. Anderson. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. The role of integrative medicine in managing fatigue. Conference. Cancer Related Fatigue Support Group. Houston, TX, US.
2010. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2010. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Improving patient outcomes in cancer care: The role of integrative medicine. Conference. UT Chancellors. Houston, TX, US.
2009. Biobehavioral aspects of cancer prevention. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2009. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2008. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. Board of Visitors. Houston, TX, US.
2008. New age medicine or just good medicine: The role of integrative medicine in medical care. Conference. World Presidents Organization. Houston, TX, US.
2008. Integrative medicine: New age medicine or just good medicine. Conference. Texas Bioneers. Houston, TX, US.
2008. Nutrition and health lecture series: Benefits of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. Texas Women's University. Houston, TX, US.
2008. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2008. Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy for Cancer: Past, Present, and Future. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2008. New age medicine or just good medicine? the role of integrative medicine in cancer care?. Conference. Tex Us Too. Houston, TX, US.
2008. Role of integrative/alternative medicine in cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2008. The role of yoga in cancer care. Conference. Yoga teachers association of Houston. Houston, TX, US.
2007. MD Anderson’s integrative medicine program: Progress and future directions. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2007. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2007. Complementary/alternative therapy in prostate cancer. (Which strategies have document efficacy?). Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2007. The role of integrative medicine in cancer survivorship. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2007. Traditional Chinese medicine for cancer: The road to China. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2007. The Role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. International Myeloma Foundation. Houston, TX, US.
2007. L Cohen, J Hunter, Chaoul A, J Huber. Mindfulness relaxation training. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2007. The Role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. Methodist Hospital. Houston, TX, US.
2007. Integrative medicine in the oncology setting. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. Integrative medicine clinical trials at MD Anderson: Phase I clinical trial of Huachansu. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. Cohen L, Chaoul MA. Meditation: well-being and renewal from evidence to experience. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. New age medicine or just good medicine? The role of integrative medicine in a cancer center. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. The Role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. Psychosocial oncology behavioral approach. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. Association of Health Care Journalists. Houston, TX, US.
2006. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. Integrative oncology in modern medicine care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2006. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. Development of an integrative medicine program: Progress and future directions. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. Biobehavioral effects of emotional expression in cancer. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. Psychosocial oncology: A biobehavioral approach. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. New age medicine or just good medicine: The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. Biobehavioral effects of emotional expression in cancer. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. Traditional Chinese medicine for cancer: The road to China. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. New age medicine or just good medicine? The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. Traditional Chinese medicine for cancer: The road to China. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. New age medicine or just good medicine? The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2004. Thornton B, Chaoul-Reich A, Perkins G, Chandwani K, Sterner J, Fouladi R, Carla Warneke C, Rodriguez MA, Cohen L. A randomized trial of a Tibetan yoga intervention for cancer patients. Poster presentation. Won 1st prize. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2004. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2004. The role of integrative medicine in palliative care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2004. The role of integrative medicine in palliative care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2004. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2004. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2004. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2004. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2004. Chemotherapy and mindfulness relaxation: A randomized trial at MD Anderson Cancer Community Clinical Oncology Program. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2004. Integrative oncology research: Natural products and acupuncture. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2003. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2003. Music therapy for patients with cancer. Protocol ID 02-686. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2003. A trial examining the effects of expressive writing. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2003. The role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. (Video Conference - UTMB Galveston). Houston, TX, US.
2003. The role of yoga in comprehensive cancer care. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2003. Tomasovic S, Cohen L. Meet the experts: Complementary and alternative medicine. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2002. Complementary and alternative therapies: What is it and what is MD Anderson doing about it?. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2002. Chaoul MA, Cohen L. Application of Tibetan practices in Western medicine. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2002. Integrative behavioral medicine program. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2002. Complementary and alternative therapies: Is there a difference and what difference does it make?. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2002. CAM research at MD Anderson. Current issues in complementary therapies: Research and practice. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2002. Integrative and behavioral medicine program. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2002. Baynham-Fletcher L, Cohen L, Russell N. Complementary and alternative therapies: Is there a difference and what difference does it make?. Conference. Central Market. Houston, TX, US.
2002. Psycho-Oncology: A biobehavioral approach. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2002. Mindfulness relaxation (MR) for chemotherapy-related anxiety: A randomized trial. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2002. Integrative and behavioral medicine program. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2002. Biobehavioral effects of emotional expression in cancer. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2002. Cohen L, Baynham-Fletcher L, Tomasovic S. Complementary/Integrative medicine education program. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2002. Biobehavioral effects of emotional expression in cancer. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2002. Considerations in complimentary and integrative medicine: Overview and update. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2001. Stress and cancer: The role of complementary programs. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2001. Understanding complementary medicine. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2000. Computer-aided stress reduction, mental health, and cancer. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2000. Complementary and alternative therapies: Is there a difference and what difference does it make. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2000. Mindfulness relaxation (MR) for chemotherapy-related anxiety: A randomized trial. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2000. Mindfulness relaxation for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2000. The effects of stress on immune function in cancer patients receiving HSPPC-96 vaccine treatment. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2000. Stress and social support affect immune function in cancer patients receiving vaccine treatment. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2000. Religiosity and survival in patients with renal cell carcinoma. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2000. Psycho-Oncology research: A biobehavioral approach. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2000. Psycho-Oncology research: A biobehavioral approach. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
1999. Marshall GD, Agarwal SK, Mainatis E, Cohen L. Stress-distress-immunity and health: Research approaches to define mechanisms and evaluate interventions. Oral presentation. Conference. The University of Texas Medical School. Houston, TX, US.
1999. Computer-aided stress reduction, mental health, and cancer. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
1997. Stress, coping, and quality of life: The role of intervention research. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
1997. Stress and immune function: Implications for cancer. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
1997. Stress, immune function, and vaccine response. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
1997. Quality of life and stress management in radical prostatectomy patients. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.

Regional Presentations

2025. The Science of Yoga in Cancer Care: Building the Evidence and Exploring New Frontiers. Dallas, Texas, US.
2023. Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Conference. Anticancer Series: Wounded Warriors, Online event, US.
2023. How to Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Conference. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Housotn, TX, US.
2023. Optimizing PROs to Improve Patient Centered Supportive Care. Conference. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, US.
2023. Integrative Oncology: Applying the Evidence to Improve Cancer Outcomes. Conference. Roswell Park Cancer Center, US.
2023. Integrative Oncology: Applying the Evidence to Improve Cancer Outcomes. Conference. Emory University, US.
2022. On the Road Less Traveled: Exploring Biofield Therapies in Oncology. Conference. Funders Collective Meeting, Emerald Gate Trust, US.
2022. The Foundation is Love and Support. Conference. Ovarcome Foundation Cancer Support Group, US.
2021. On the Road Less Travelled: Biofield Therapies in Oncology. Conference. Dr. Anil Sood Research Group, US.

National Presentations

2026. Feasibility and acceptability of kindness interventions in Asian American cancer patients and caregivers. Poster. 47th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Chicago, Illinois, US.
2025. Starting and Sustaining Anticancer Living. Invited. Astellas Cancer Support Group and the Abilities EIG, US.
2025. Anticancer Living: Transform your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Invited. Deal, New Jersey, US.
2025. Optimizing Your Health and Wellbeing with Comprehensive Lifestyle Change. Invited. Lifestyle Medicine Bootcamp & PS Lecture: Your Prescription for a Cancer-Smart Life, US.
2025. Biofield Therapy in Oncology: Mechanistic Insights and Implications for Cancer Care. Invited. Biofield Research Conference. Phoenicia, NY, US.
2025. Optimizing Your Health and Well-Being with the Mix of Six. The Wellness, Resilience and Survivorship Series, US.
2025. Optimizing Your Health with the Mix of Six, US.
2025. Starting & Sustaining Anticancer Living. Invited. Toronto, Ontario, CA.
2025. Yoga and Spirituality: The Underlying Psychophysiology and the Research Evidence in Healthy and Patient Populations. Poster. 2025 International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health. Seattle, Washington, US.
2025. Examining the Effects of Biofield Therapy Through Simultaneous Assessment of Physiological Outcomes in the Practitioner and Cancer Cellular Outcomes. Invited. 2025 International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health. Seattle, Washington, US.
2025. Starting and Sustaining Anticancer Living. Invited. CSPN January 2025 Education Meeting, US.
2024. Integrative Oncology and the Power of Lifestyle Change. Invited. Keynote speaker at the National Integrative Oncology and Wellbeing in Supportive Cancer Care Symposium, US.
2024. Integrative Medicine and the Power of Lifestyle Change. Invited. Keynote speaker at the Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Virtual Patient Conference, US.
2024. Yoga as a way to transform your life and health. Invited. Neuroscience and Yoga Online Conference, US.
2024. Integrative Medicine and Neuroscience. Invited. 2024 Cancer Neuroscience Symposium, US.
2024. Starting and Sustaining Anticancer Living. Invited. Anticancer Lifestyle Foundation, Webinar Series, US.
2024. Integrative Medicine Support: Is There Evidence for Improved Outcomes? 20th Oncology Update: Advances and Controversies. Invited. 20th Oncology Updates. Steamboat Springs, CO, US.
2023. On the Road Less Traveled: Biofield Research in Oncology. Invited. Biofield Research Conference, The Funders Collective. Phoenicia, NY, US.
2023. Integrative Oncology: Applying the Evidence to Improve Cancer Outcomes. Invited. Charles L. Spurr Piedmont Oncology Symposium. Greenville, SC, US.
2023. Lifestyle and Cancer Survivorship. Invited. Banner MD Anderson. Greeley, CO, US.
2023. Integrative Medicine. Invited. Banner MD Anderson. Greeley, CO, US.
2023. Why is Integrative Medicine Important in Ovarian Cancer Treatment & Survivorship. Invited. Zeal for Teal Ovarian Annual Patient Conference, US.
2023. How to Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Invited. Melanoma Patients, Advocates & Foundations Forum, MRA 2023 Scientific Retreat. Washington, DC, US.
2023. Poster: Benefit Finding Buffers the Negative Effects of Posttraumatic Avoidance on Mental Health in Renal Cell Carcinoma Survivors. Conference. American Psychosomatic Society Annual Meeting, US.
2023. Poster: Coping with renal cell carcinoma through emotional expression may be helpful for women (less perceived street), but harmful for men (blunted cortisol slopes). Conference. American Psychosomatic Society Annual Meeting, US.
2023. Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Invited. Barrington Health & Wellness Summit. Barrington, IL, US.
2023. Integrative Oncology in Cancer Care: An Evidenced Based Approach. Invited. 19th Oncology Update: Advances and Controversies. Steamboat, CO, US.
2022. An Integrative Approach to Transform Your Life and Health. Invited. CURE Educated Patient Skin Cancer Summit, CURE, US.
2022. Social Support Differentially Influences Quality of Life and Depression in Chinese and American Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Conference. 43rd Annual Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference, US.
2022. Sex Moderates the Effect of Emotional Coping and Perceived Stress on Quality of Life among Patients with Renal Cell Carcinoma. Conference. 43rd Annual Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference.
2022. How to Reduce Risk, Assist Treatment, Improve Chances of Survival and Even Thrive After a Cancer Diagnosis. Invited. Your Life and Cancer 2022, US.
2021. Role of Yoga Across the Cancer Care Continuum: Evidence Informed Practice. Conference. Joint Webinar of the British Society for Integrative Oncology and the Society for Integrative Oncology, US.
2021. Yoga As a Way to Transform Your Life and Health. Invited. American Academy of Yoga and Meditation, US.
2021. Surviving & Thriving Despite Melanoma. Invited. Melanoma Research Alliance, US.
2021. Moderators and mediators of the effect of a yoga intervention on sleep for patients undergoing active treatment for breast cancer. Conference. 42nd Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.
Examining the Effects of Biofield Therapy Through Simultaneous Assessment of Electrophysiological and Cellular Outcomes. Poster. Society for Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine 82nd Annual Scientific Meeting, US.

International Presentations

2025. How Much Evidence is Enough: Yoga as the Standard of Care in Oncology. Invited. 26th Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Yoga Research and its Applications. Bengaluru, IN.
2025. Yoga for Prevention of NCDs. Invited. Yoga Connect, IN.
2025. Optimizing Your Health and Well-Being with the ‘Mix of Six’. Invited. Be Well Wellness Series, CA.
2024. Yoga in cancer care: The state-of-the-art in integrative medicine. Invited. 11th International Conference on Yoga in Cancer Care. Kaivalyadhama, IN.
2024. A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Comprehensive Lifestyle Program (CLP) for Women with Breast Cancer. Invited. World Cancer Congress. Geneva, CH.
2024. The Effects of Yoga Therapy (YT) Consultations for Alleviating Symptom Burden in Inpatient Cancer Care. Conference. 2024 International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health. Cleveland, US.
2024. A comprehensive lifestyle randomized clinical trial for women with breast cancer (BCa) undergoing radiotherapy. Conference. 2024 International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health. Cleveland, US.
2024. A comprehensive lifestyle randomized clinical trial for women with breast cancer (BCa) undergoing radiotherapy. Conference. American Psychosomatic Society, 81st Annual Scientific Meeting. Brighton, GB.
2024. Beyond the Mat: How Ming-Body Practices Transform Life. Invited. Ligmincha International, Cyber Sanga, US.
2023. The Role of Integrative Oncology in Cancer Care: Research and Clinical Opportunities. Invited. Collaborations for Cancer Prevention, Treatment, and Supportive Care Concurrent Session. Dakar, SN.
2023. Development and Cultural Tailoring of an Inpatient Yoga Therapy Program for Cancer Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Tanzania. Conference. 14th African Organization For Research and Training in Cancer International Conference in Cancer in Africa. Dakar, SN.
2023. Prioritizing Comprehensive Lifestyle Change to Add Years to Life and Life to Years. Invited. 2nd World Congress of Integrative Medicine and Health. Rome, IT.
2023. The Effects of Acupuncture on Treatment-Related Symptoms & Symptom Interference in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Experiencing Chronic Radiation-Induced Xerostomia: Wake Forest NCI Community Oncology Research Program Research Base (WF NCORP RB) Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial WF-97115. Invited. 2nd World Congress of Integrative Medicine and Health. Rome, IT.
2023. Lifestyle Factors and the Hallmarks of Cancer. Invited. 2nd World Congress of Integrative Medicine and Health. Rome, IT.
2023. A Randomized Trial of Hypnosedation Versus General Anesthesia for Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing Breast Conserving Surgery With or Without Sentinel Lymph Node Dissection. Conference. Best of SIO, Society for Integrative Oncology. Banff, CA.
2023. The Importance of International Integrative Oncology Research. Invited. Society for Integrative Oncology. Banff, CA.
2023. Electrical Stimulation of Acupoint P6: Does This Mitigate Perioperative Nausea and Vomiting in Breast Cancer Patients. Conference. World Congress on Traditional and Complementary Medicine (WCTRCOME-23). Jeusalem, IL.
2022. The Power of Human Potential: Conciseness Research Through a Mind-Body Lens. Invited. Keynote Address, 19th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology, SIo. Phoenix, US.
2022. The Effects of Acupuncture on Quality of Life in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Experiencing Chronic Xerostomia. Conference. Oral Presentation. 19th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology, SIO. Phoenix, US.
2022. Cross-cultural insights exploring the emotional and spiritual continuum in cancer: how integrative oncology can support cancer survivors experiencing emotional and existential concerns. Conference. Workshop. 19th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology, SIO. Phoenix, US.
2022. A phase III, randomized, sham-controlled trial of acupuncture for treatment of radiation-induced xerostomia (RIX) in patients with head and neck cancer: Wake Forest NCI Community Oncology Research Program Research Base (WF NCORP RB) trial WF-97115 (Oral Presentation). Conference. American Society of Clinical Oncology, ASCO Annual Meeting. Chicago, US.
2022. Yoga as a Way to Transform Your Life and Health (Keynote speaker). Invited. 24th International Conference on Frontiers in Yoga Research and Its Applications. Bengaluru, IN.
2022. Yoga and yoga therapy in cancer care - practical implementation and safety considerations. Invited. Integrative Oncology UK, British Society for Integrative Oncology, GB.
2022. Panel discussion and Q&A. Invited. Integrative Oncology UK, British Society for Integrative Oncology. London, GB.
2021. The Role of Yoga for Managing Anxiety, Depression, and Stress in Oncology, Workshop 3. Conference. SIO 18th International Conference. Baltimore, US.
2021. Integrative Oncology Health Psychology Referrals at a Comprehensive Cancer Center: Analysis of Demographic, Clinical, and Patient Reported Outcome. (Oral Presentation). Conference. SIO 18th International Conference. Baltimore, US.
2021. A Comprehensive Lifestyle Randomized Clinical Trial for Women with Breast Cancer (BCa) Undergoing Radiotherapy (Oral Presentation). Conference. SIO 18th International Conference. Baltimore, US.
How Much Evidence is Enough: Yoga as the Standard of Care in Oncology. Best of ASCO Officially Licensed. Bengaluru, IN.

Formal Peers

2024. International Collaborations with China, India, and others. Invited, US.
2024. The Power of Human Potential: Consciousness Research Through a Mind-Body Lens. Invited, US.
2024. Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Invited. Grand Junction, CO, US.
2024. Integrative Oncology: Applying the Evidence to Improve Cancerr Outcomes. Invited. Grand Junction, CO, US.
2023. Il Potere dell’Oncologia Integrativa per Aggiungere Anni alla Vita e Vita agli Anni. Invited. Meldola, IT.
2022. A Phase III, Randomized, Sham-controlled Trial of Acupuncture for Treatment of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. Invited. Wake Forest, NC, US.
2022. Mobile-Health Delivery of Lifestyle Interventions for Women with Breast Cancer. Invited. Wake Forest, NC, US.
2021. Mobile-Health Delivery of Lifestyle Interventions for Women with Breast Cancer - Pilot. Invited, US.
2021. Transforming Lives With Comprehensive Lifestyle Change. Invited, US.
2021. Stress Less: Fostering Calm and Resilience in Everyday Life. Invited. Concord, MA, US.
2021. Meditation in Motion: Benefits of Yoga and Other Movement-Based Practices. Invited, US.
2020. Integrative Medicine: An evidence-based Approach. Invited, US.
2020. A Phase III Prospective Randomized Trial of Acupuncture for Treatment of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. Invited. Wake Forest, NC, US.
2020. Mobile-Health Delivery of Lifestyle Interventions for Women with Breast Cancer. Invited. Wake Forest, NC, US.
2020. On the Road Less Traveled: Exploring Biofield Therapies in Oncology. Invited, US.
2020. Integrative Oncology at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. Invited, US.
2020. Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Invited, US.
2020. Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Invited. London, GB.
2020. Transform Your Life and Health With the Mix of Six. Invited. Concord, MA, US.
2020. On the Road Less Traveled: Exploring Biofield Therapies in Oncology. Invited, US.
2020. Yoga As a Way to Transform Your Life and Health. Invited, US.
2020. On the Road Less Traveled: Exploring Biofield Therapies in Oncology. Invited, US.
2020. Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
2020. On the Road Less Traveled: Exploring Biofield Therapies in Oncology. Invited, US.
2019. Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health With the Mix of Six. Invited. Concord, MA, US.
2019. Anticancer Living. Invited, US.
2019. Integrative Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach. Invited. Oklahoma City, OK, US.
2019. Living the Anticancer Life: The Mix of Six. Invited, US.
2019. Tools for Anticancer Living. Invited, US.
2019. Integrative Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach. Invited, US.
2019. Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health With the Mix of Six (Public Talk). Invited, US.
2019. Integrative Medicine: What Is It & Can It Help Your Patients?. Invited. Chicago, IL, US.
2019. Integrative Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach. Invited, US.
2019. Anticancer Living. Invited. Phoenix, AZ, US.
2019. Integrative Oncology: What Is It and Can It Help Your Patients?. Invited. Phoenix, AZ, US.
2019. Health & Healing: Emotional and Physical Well-being After Cancer. Invited, US.
2019. Integrative Oncology: What Is It and Can It Help Your Patients?. Invited. Tulsa, AZ, US.
2019. Harnessing Lifestyle Change for Cancer Prevention and Control. Invited. San Antonio, TX, US.
2018. Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Invited, US.
2018. Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Invited. Baltimore, MD, US.
2018. Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Invited. Linwood, NJ, US.
2018. Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Invited. Washington, DC, US.
2017. Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
2017. Sleep and Mind-Body Medicine. Invited, TX, US.
2016. Cancer Care Community. Invited. Dallas, TX, US.
2016. The Role of Integrative Medicine in a Shifting Healthcare Environment. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Lifestyle Factors for Cancer Prevention and Control. Invited. Beijing, China, CN.
2016. Lifestyle Changes for the Effective Management of Cancer. Invited. Newport News, VA, US.
2015. Integrative Oncology. Invited. Greenville, SC, US.
2015. Integrative Medicine: An Evidenced-Based Approach to Improve Cancer. Invited. Tokyo, JP.
2015. Lifestyle Medicine: Evidence-based Strategies for Preventing and Controlling Disease. Invited, GD.
2015. The Microbiome, Health, and Disease. Invited, GD.
2015. Comprehensive Lifestyle Change and Cancer Outcomes: Changing the Landscape of Cancer Care. Invited, GD.
2015. Biobehavioral Processes in Oncology: The Role of Mind-Body Medicine. Invited. New York, NY, US.
2014. Integrative Oncology Today. Invited. Florence, IT.
2014. EMPOWER: Your Health is in Your Hands - Living the Anticancer Life. Invited. Fairbanks, AK, US.
2014. Grand Rounds: The Integrative Medicine: An Evidence-based Approach to Improve Cancer Outcomes. Invited. Fairbanks, AK, US.
2014. Living the Anticancer Life. Invited. Fairbanks, AK, US.
2013. Integrative Medicine Program: An Evidenced-based Approach to Improve Cancer Outcomes. Invited. Sao Paolo, BR.
2013. Integrative Oncology: An Evidence-Based Approach. Invited. Chicago, IL, US.
2013. Keynote: Living the Anticancer Life. Visiting. New York, NY, US.
2013. Living the Anticancer Life. Invited. Augusta, GA, US.
2013. Workshop - Acupuncture: JCO Overview. Invited, US.
2013. Integrative. Invited. Boise, ID, US.
2013. Keynote Talk: CAM. Invited, US.
2013. Workshop 1 - Renal Survival. Invited, US.
2012. Evidence Based Integrative Oncology. Invited. Zion, IL, US.
2012. Cancer 101. Invited. Big Sur, CA, US.
2012. Grand Rounds: Mind-body Medicine in Cancer Care. Invited. New York, NY, US.
2012. Improving Cancer Outcomes: The Role of Integrative Oncology in Cancer Care. Invited, US.
2012. Contemplative Practice: Yoga Research. Invited, US.
2012. Improving Patient Outcomes: The Role of Integrative Medicine in Cancer Care. Invited, US.
2012. Integrative Oncology: An Evidence Based Approach. Invited, US.
2012. Integrative Oncology & The Power if Lifestyle Change. Invited, US.
2012. Stress and It's Role in Cancer. Invited, US.
2012. Living the Anticancer Life. Invited. Boston, NH, US.
2012. Integrative Oncology at MD Anderson and the power of lifestyle change. Invited. Boston, MA, US.
2012. Integrative Oncology: An Evidence- Based Approach. Invited. Shreveport, LA, US.
2012. Living the Anticancer Life. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
2012. Mind-Body Research for People with Cancer. Invited, US.
2012. Complementary Therapies in an Oncology Setting. Invited, US.
2012. Cancer is a Lifestyle Phenomenon. Invited, US.
2012. Cancer, Cognitive Impairment and Meditation. Invited, US.
2011. Integrative Medicine Program in Oncology. Invited. Firenze, IT.
2011. Improving Patient Outcomes: The Role of Integrative Medicine in Cancer Care. Invited. Tampa, FL, US.
2010. Improving patient outcomes in cancer care-the role of integrative medicine. Invited. Barretos, BR.
2010. Integrative therapies for cancer – related fatigue. Invited. Barretos, BR.
2010. Living the Anticancer Life. Invited. New York, NY, US.
2010. Improving Patient Outcomes in Cancer Care: The Role of Integrative Medicine. Invited. New York, NY, US.
2010. Is meditation the medicine of the mind. Invited. New York, NY, US.
2009. Improving patient outcomes in cancer care: The role of integrative medicine. Invited. Burbank, CA, US.
2009. Care for the whole patient: Meeting patient needs across the cancer care continuum. Oral presentation. Invited. Calgary, CA.
2009. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care: Improving patient outcomes. Grand Rounds. Invited. Calgary, CA.
2009. New age medicine or just good medicine: Integrative medicine for the prevention and treatment of cancer. Oral presentation. Invited. Calgary, CA.
2008. Mind and body in psychosomatic medicine. Invited. Rome, IT.
2008. The Role of Integrative Medicine in Cancer Care: Improvong Patient Outcomes. Invited. Tokyo, JP.
2008. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Invited. Tokyo, JP.
2008. Pre-clinical and clinical research of Huachansu: Past, present, and future directions. Invited. Huibei, CN.
2008. Traditional Chinese medicine: The Road to China. Invited. Xi An, CN.
2007. Traditional Chinese medicine: The Road to China. Invited. Kunming, CN.
2007. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Invited. Taichung, TW.
2006. New age or just good medicine: The role of integrative medicine in health care. Me. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
2006. Stress management among women with cancer. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
2006. Respondent panelist to Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche's: Healing with the five elements in the Tibetan Bon Tradition. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
2005. The role of integrative medicine in cancer care. Invited. New Delhi, IN.
2005. Psychosocial oncology: A biobehavioral approach. Visiting. Boston, MA, US.
2005. Traditional Chinese medicine for Cancer: The road to China. Visiting. Bethesda, MD, US.
2005. Psychosocial-oncology: A biobehavioral approach. Visiting. Columbus, OH, US.
2005. Psychosocial-oncology: A biobehavioral approach. Visiting. Los Angeles, CA, US.
2004. Integrative oncology: Complementary cancer therapies. Invited. Great Falls, MT, US.
2004. The cancer battle: Alternative and complementary cancer therapies. Invited. El Paso, TX, US.
2003. The Role of integrative medicine in comprehensive cancer care. Invited. Seoul.
2003. Psychosocial oncology: Implications for psychoneuroimmunology. Invited. Rome, IT.
2003. Psychosocial oncology: Implications for psychoneuroimmunology. Invited. Ferrara, IT.
2003. Complementary and integrative medicine. Invited. Shanghai, CN.
2001. Chaoul MA, Cohen L. Tibetan yoga: Application in western medicine. Oral Presentation. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
2001. Cohen L, Chaoul M.A. Tibetan mind/body practices & their medical relevance. Psyche soma & spirit: Religion & healing in cultural context. Oral Presentation. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
1999. Psychosocial interventions in cancer research: Outcomes and implications. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
1999. Stress and the disease process. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
1998. Stress and immune function: The role of intervention research. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
1997. Stress and cancer: The role of intervention research. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
1996. Managing stress and managing illness: Cancer as an example. Invited. Pittsburgh, PA, US.
1995. Stress, health, and immune function. Invited. Toronto, CA.
1905. Managing stress and managing illness: Cancer as an example. Healing Power of The Arts Panel Discussion. Invited. Pittsburgh, PA, US.

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Grant & Contract Support

Date:	2023 - 2028
Title:	Opioid-Sparing Effects of Nurse-Delivered Hypnosis During Breast Cancer Surgery
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	1R01CA272565

Date:	2021 - 2022
Title:	Double-blinded, randomized, controlled, adaptive trial to compare effectiveness of two digital software medical devices (attuneTM and cerenaTM) as interventions for physical and emotional health in adjunctive oncology treatment
Funding Source:	Blue Note Therapeutics, Inc
Role:	PI

Date:	2021 - 2022
Title:	Training of Academic Gynecologic Oncologists
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Preceptor
ID:	T32 CA101642

Date:	2020 - 2023
Title:	Biofield Therapy in Oncology
Funding Source:	Emerald Gate Charitable Trust
Role:	PI

Date:	2020 - 2021
Title:	Translating Energy Balance From Bench to Communities: Application of Parallel Animal-Human Studies in Cancer
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	MDACC Planning Committee Member
ID:	R13CA254014

Date:	2020 - 2022
Title:	Integrating acupuncture into postoperative pain management in patients undergoing open abdominal operations
Funding Source:	UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Role:	Collaborator

Date:	2020 - 2023
Title:	Optimizing Neurofeedback to Treat Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Funding Source:	American Cancer Society (ACS)
Role:	Co-I

Date:	2019 - 2023
Title:	Optimizing Neurofeedback to Treat Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Funding Source:	Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research
Role:	Co-I

Date:	2019 - 2022
Title:	Phase III Prospective Trial of Acupuncture for Treatment of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Funding Source:	Wake Forest University
Role:	PI
ID:	WF 97115

Date:	2019 - Present
Title:	Randomized Trial of a Whole Foods, Plant-Based Tube-Feed vs Standard of Care Tube-Feed in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Placement of PEG Tubes
Funding Source:	Functional Formularies
Role:	PI

Date:	2019 - 2024
Title:	Strategic Alliance Agreement
Funding Source:	Zhendong Pharmaceuticals
Role:	Co-PI

Date:	2019 - 2022
Title:	Yoga Program for Couples Coping with Lung Cancer
Funding Source:	American Cancer Society (ACS)
Role:	Co-I

Date:	2018 - 2023
Title:	Cancer Prevention Education: Student Research Experiences
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Mentor

Date:	2018 - 2024
Title:	Dyadic yoga Program for Patients with Lung Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy and their Family Caregivers
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-I
ID:	1R37CA231522

Date:	2018 - Present
Title:	Comprehensive Lifestyle Change to Prevent Breast Cancer
Funding Source:	Bob Duncan Family Foundation
Role:	PI

Date:	2018 - 2020
Title:	Phase I/II trial of MGCD516 combined with nivolumab in patients with advanced clear cell renal cell cancer that progressed on prior VEGF-targeted therapy
Funding Source:	Gateway for Cancer Research
Role:	Other Significant Contributor

Date:	2017 - 2019
Title:	Yoga Intervention for Family Caregivers of Patients with Brain Tumors
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-I
ID:	1R21CA218309-01A1

Date:	2017 - 2017
Title:	An Online Dyadic Mind-Body Intervention for Glioma Patients and their Partners
Funding Source:	Hackett Family Foundation
Role:	Co-PI

Date:	2017 - 2019
Title:	Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Oxaliplatin-Induced Neuropathy in Colorectal Cancer Patients
Funding Source:	MD Anderson Cancer Center Institutional Research Grant
Role:	Co-PI

Date:	2015 - 2017
Title:	Couple-based meditation program for patients with metastatic lung cancer and their partners
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-I

Date:	2015 - 2022
Title:	Randomized-controlled Trial of Acupuncture for Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome (PMPS)
Funding Source:	Gateway
Role:	PI
ID:	G-15-1400 A-6042277236

Date:	2015 - 2017
Title:	Couple-Based Meditation for Lung Cancer Patients and Partners
Funding Source:	American Cancer Society (ACS)
Role:	Co-I

Date:	2015 - 2018
Title:	Neuromodulation as Treatment for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Funding Source:	Rising Tide
Role:	Co-I
ID:	CCR-14-800

Date:	2015 - 2019
Title:	Neuromodulation as Treatment for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Funding Source:	Rising Tide
Role:	Mentor
ID:	CCR-14-800

Date:	2015 - 2017
Title:	Couple-Based Yoga Program for Glioma Patients and their Partners
Funding Source:	IRG
Role:	Co-I

Date:	2014 - 2015
Title:	Personalized Integrative Oncology: Targeted Approaches for Optimal Outcomes
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-PI
ID:	1R13CA192731-01

Date:	2014 - 2019
Title:	Neuromodulation as a Treatment for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Funding Source:	NIH/NCCAM
Role:	Primary Mentor
ID:	1K01AT008485-01

Date:	2014 - 2019
Title:	Neuromodulation as a Treatment for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Funding Source:	NIH/NCCAM
Role:	Mentor
ID:	5K01AT008485-03

Date:	2013 - 2017
Title:	A Pilot Study of Massage to Treat Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Funding Source:	MD Anderson Cancer Center Institutional Research Grant (IRG)
Role:	Co-PI

Date:	2013 - 2018
Title:	Couple-Based Mind-Body Program for Lung Cancer Patients and their Partners
Funding Source:	NIH/NCCAM
Role:	Mentor
ID:	1K01 AT007559-02

Date:	2013 - 2015
Title:	A Pilot study of acupuncture for the treatment of chronic, chemotherapy-Induced Periphal Neuropathy in Cancer Survivors
Funding Source:	Sister Institution Network Fund
Role:	Collaborator

Date:	2013 - 2018
Title:	Lifestyle Change Program for Women Undergoing Radiotherapy for Stage III Breast Cancer
Funding Source:	Rising Tide Foundation & Gateway
Role:	PI
ID:	00000627

Date:	2012 - 2020
Title:	Community-Based, Phase III Trial of Acupuncture to Treat Chronic Xerostomia
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	4R01CA160880-05

Date:	2012 - 2014
Title:	A Phase I-II Study of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Chronic, Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Survivors
Funding Source:	MDACC Institutional Research Grant
Role:	Co-PI

Date:	2011 - 2016
Title:	Effects of Meditation on Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Cancer
Funding Source:	Sister Institution Network Fund
Role:	Co-PI

Date:	2011 - 2012
Title:	Supplement to R01 Placebo Controlled Trial of Acupuncture to Prevent Radiation-Induced Xerostomia
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	1-R01-CA148707-01-A-suppl

Date:	2011 - 2014
Title:	Neural function, neuromodulation, and chronic cancer pain
Funding Source:	American Cancer Society (ACS)
Role:	Mentor
ID:	PF1116901PCSM

Date:	2011 - 2017
Title:	Placebo controlled trial of acupuncture to prevent radiation-induced xerostomia
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	5R01CA148707 03

Date:	2010 - Present
Title:	Changing the Culture Initiative
Funding Source:	Bob Duncan Family Foundation
Role:	PI

Date:	2010 - 2015
Title:	Mindfulness Relaxation
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	U10 CA045809-25 (Suppl) carry-over

Date:	2010 - 2017
Title:	Yoga for Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	5 R01 CA138800-04

Date:	2008 - 2012
Title:	Biobehavioral effects of Qigong during treatment for rectal cancer
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	1-R21-CA12901

Date:	2006 - 2010
Title:	Methylphenidate for fatigue in advanced cancer patients
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-I
ID:	5-R01-NR10162

Date:	2006 - 2009
Title:	Presurgical Qigong therapy for women with breast cancer
Funding Source:	Fant Foundation
Role:	PI

Date:	2006 - 2013
Title:	Effects of Tibetan yoga on fatigue and sleep in cancer
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	5R01-CA105023

Date:	2005 - 2010
Title:	International center of TCM for cancer
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	5-U19-CA121503

Date:	2005 - 2010
Title:	Biobehavioral effects of yoga during cancer treatment
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	1-R21-CA102385

Date:	2003 - 2005
Title:	Music therapy in cancer
Funding Source:	Amado Foundation
Role:	PI

Date:	2003 - 2006
Title:	International Center of TCM for Cancer
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	1-R21-CA108084

Date:	2003 - 2009
Title:	Influence of uncertainty and communication on adjustment
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-Mentor
ID:	1K-07-CA093562

Date:	2003 - 2005
Title:	Music therapy in cancer
Funding Source:	MD Anderson Cancer Center, Institutional Research Grant
Role:	PI

Title:	Acupuncture for chronic post-mastectomy pain
Funding Source:	Gateway Foundation for Cancer Research
Role:	Co-PI
ID:	G-15-1400

Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Articles

Ratcliff, CG, Semelsberger, R, Matin, S, Tannir, NM, Jonasch, E, Pisters, LL, Cohen, L. Sex differences in the association of emotional approach coping with stress and quality of life among patients with renal cell carcinoma. Palliative and Supportive Care 24:e49, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41612823.
Mallaiah, S, Ramondetta, LM, Morse, MB, Narayanan, S, Rigert, J, Wagner, R, Cusimano, A, Azeez, B, Pal, C, Lopez, G, Cohen, L. The effect of yoga therapy consultations on symptom burden in inpatient cancer care. Supportive Care in Cancer 34(1), 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41372513.
Robert, M, Saha, S, Dizman, N, Rohlfs, ML, Sirmans, E, Simon, JM, Amaria, RN, Glitza, IC, Tawbi, H, Davies, MA, Ikeguchi, AP, Basen-Engquist, KM, Schadler, KL, Roth, M, Song, W, Zhang, X, Ajami, NJ, Cohen, L, Wargo, J, Peterson, CB, McQuade, JL, Daniel-MacDougall, CR. Investigating Chronic Toxicity, Diet, Patient-Reported Outcomes and the Microbiome in Immunotherapy-Treated Metastatic Melanoma Survivors. Nutrients 18(1), 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41515159.
Sherry, AD, Siddiqui, BA, Haymaker, CL, Fellman, B, Medina-Rosales, M, Bathala, TK, Wang, S, Liu, S, Seo, A, Kobayashi, K, Lu, H, Troncoso, P, Chun, SG, Ha, CS, Mayo, LL, Mok, H, Park, RJ, Chapin, BF, Phillips, RM, Deek, MP, Kovitz, CA, Aparicio, A, Zurita-Saavedra, A, Pilie, PG, Cohen, L, Choi, S, Reuben, A, Tran, PT, Corn, P, Subudhi, SK, Tang, C. Continuous androgen deprivation therapy with or without metastasis-directed therapy for oligometastatic prostate cancer. European urology 88(5):496-509, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40750497.
Shin-Cho, LJ, Whisenant, M, Cohen, L, Chen, M, Barcenas, CH, Li, Y, Lu, Q. Feasibility, acceptability, and experienced benefits of kind acts and gratitude letter interventions among collectivist and individualist culture cancer patients and caregivers. European Journal of Oncology Nursing 78, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40986989.
Iniesta-Donate, M, Ramirez, PT, Munsell, M, Basabe, S, Shen, SE, Cain, K, Shafer, A, Lasala, J, Mena, GE, Wang, XS, Cohen, L, Meyer, LA. Integration of self-hypnosis in an enhanced recovery after surgery program in gynecologic oncology – A prospective randomized trial. Gynecologic oncology 198:96-103, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40466319.
Xu, T, Chakraborty Patra, S, Wei, D, Tran, M, Rhea, R, Wei, B, Nguyen, P, Gagea Iurascu, M, Xie, X, Wu, Lr, Cohen, L, Liao, Z, Yang, P. Evaluation of the protective effect of Compound Kushen Injection against radiation‑induced lung injury in mice. Molecular medicine reports 31(4), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39917996.
Reddy JP, Sherry AD, Fellman B, Liu S, Bathala T, Haymaker C, Cohen L, Smith BD, Ramirez D, Shaitelman SF, Chun SG, Medina-Rosales M, Teshome M, Brewster A, Barcenas CH, Reuben A, Ghia AJ, Ludmir EB, Weed D, Shah SJ, Mitchell MP, Woodward WA, Gomez DR, Tang C. Adding Metastasis-Directed Therapy to Standard-of-Care Systemic Therapy for Oligometastatic Breast Cancer (EXTEND). Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 121(4):885-893, 2025. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39486645.
Christie AJ, Powers C, Cohen L, Cusimano A, Wagner R, Nelson M, Narayanan S, Lopez G. Lifestyle modification program (IM Healthy) for cancer survivors: Implementation of a reimbursable telehealth group program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support Care Cancer 33(3), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39912954.
Farias, RM, Jiang, Y, Levy, E, Hwang, C, Wang, J, Burton, EM, Cohen, L, Ajami, NJ, Wargo, J, Daniel-MacDougall, CR, McQuade, JL. Diet and Immune Effects Trial (DIET)- a randomized, double-blinded dietary intervention study in patients with melanoma receiving immunotherapy. BMC cancer 24(1), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39633321.
Cohen, L, Delorme, A, Cusimano, A, Chakraborty Patra, S, Nguyen, P, Deng, D, Iqbal, S, Nelson, M, Wei, D, Fields, C, Yang, P. Examining the effects of biofield therapy through simultaneous assessment of electrophysiological and cellular outcomes. Scientific reports 14(1), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39622875.
Ludmir, EB, Sherry, AD, Fellman, B, Liu, S, Bathala, TK, Haymaker, CL, Medina-Rosales, M, Reuben, A, Holliday, EB, Smith, GL, Noticewala, SS, Nicholas, S, Price, TR, Martin, RM, Perles, LA, Lee, SS, Lee, MS, Smaglo, BG, Huey, RW, Willis, JA, Zhao, D, Cohen, L, Taniguchi, C, Koay, EJ, Katz, MH, Wolff, RA, Das, P, Pant, S, Koong, A, Tang, C. Addition of metastasis-directed therapy to systemic therapy for oligometastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(EXTEND): A multicenter, randomized phase II trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology 42(32):3795-3805, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39102622.
Wagner, R, Mallaiah, S, Anderson, CR, Engle, R, Vasu, V, Bruera, E, Subramaniam, B, Cohen, L, Narayanan, S. Effects of the Brief Simha Kriya Breathing Practice for Health Care Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine 30(10):970-977, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38546421.
Hughes, D, Gorzelitz, J, Ortiz, A, Cohen, L, Parma, DL, Boggess, T, Darby, NT, Balaji, S, Ramirez, A. Impact of six months of three different modalities of exercise on stress in post-treatment breast cancer survivors. Cancers 16(19), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39410018.
Wagner, R, Natori, A, Prinsloo, S, Otto, AK, Saez-Clarke, E, Ochoa, J, Tworoger, SS, Ulrich, CM, Hathaway, CA, Ahmed, S, McQuade, JL, Peoples, AR, Antoni, MH, Penedo, F, Cohen, L. The role of area deprivation index in health care disruptions among cancer survivors during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Public Health 232:52-60, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38735226.
Senger AR, G Ratcliff C, K Semelsberger R, Chaoul A, Cohen L. The role of coping and posttraumatic stress in fostering posttraumatic growth and quality of life among women with breast cancer. J Clin Psychol Med Settings 31(2):368-378, 2024. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37803095.
Milbury, K, Rosenthal, D, Li, Y, Ngo-Huang, AT, Mallaiah, S, Yousuf, S, Fuller, C, Lewis, C, Bruera, E, Cohen, L. Dyadic yoga for head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiation and their family caregivers. Journal of pain and symptom management 67(6):490-500, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38447621.
Fields, C, Cohen, L, Cusimano, A, Chakraborty Patra, S, Nguyen, P, Deng, D, Iqbal, S, Nelson, M, Wei, D, Delorme, A, Yang, P. Search for Entanglement between Spatially Separated Living Systems. Biophysica 4(2):168-181, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
Liu, W, Meyer, LA, Morse, M, Li, Y, Song, J, Engle, R, Lopez, G, Narayanan, S, Soliman, PT, Ramondetta, LM, Bruera, E, Cohen, L. Dietary magnesium replacement for prevention of hypomagnesemia in patients with ovarian cancer receiving carboplatin-based chemotherapy. JCO Oncology Practice 20(4):517-524, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38301188.
Otto, AK, Prinsloo, S, Natori, A, Wagner, R, Gomez, T, Ochoa, J, Tworoger, SS, Ulrich, CM, Ahmed, S, McQuade, JL, Peoples, AR, Antoni, MH, Bower, JE, Cohen, L, Penedo, F. Impact of COVID-19-related experiences on health-related quality of life in cancer survivors in the United States. PloS one 19(3 March), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38484002.
Wager R, Mallaiah S, Anderson C, Engle R, Vasu V, Bruera E, Subramaniam B, Cohen L, Narayanan S. Effects of the brief Simha Kriya breathing practice for health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
Prinsloo S, Kaptchuk TJ, De Ridder D, Lyle R, Bruera E, Novy D, Barcenas CH, Cohen LG. Brain-computer interface relieves chronic chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Cancer 130(2):300-311, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37733286.
Snyder S, Milbury K, Wagner R, Cohen L. Words matter: The use of generic "you" in expressive writing in an oncology setting. J Health Psychol 29(1):42-51, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37358056.
Noriega Esquives, BS, Natori, A, Antoni, MH, Otto, AK, Prinsloo, S, Wagner, R, Gomez, T, Hathaway, CA, Ulrich, CM, Peoples, AR, Cohen, L, Penedo, FJ. The impact of negative COVID-19 experiences on cancer survivors’ health-related quality of life and psychological distress. Frontiers in Psychology 15, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39351113.
Brehm, CA, Christie, AJ, Cohen, L, Lilly, SE, Powers-James, C, Lopez, G. Physical Therapy as Part of a Telehealth Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Modification Program (IM FIT). Integrative cancer therapies 23, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39497653.
Liu, W, Zhong, B, Wagner, R, Garcia, MK, McQuade, JL, Huang, W, Li, Y, Gonzalez, GM, R. Spano, M, Cohen, A, Geng, Y, Cohen, L. Systematic review and meta-analysis of acupuncture for modulation of immune and inflammatory markers in cancer patients. Integrative cancer therapies 23, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39663880.
Saez-Clarke E, Otto A, Prinsloo S, Natori A, Wagner R, Gomez T, Ochoa J, Tworoger S, Ulrich C, Hathaway C, Peoples A, Antoni M, Bower J, Cohen L, Penedo F. Development and initial psychometric evaluation of a COVID‑related psychosocial experiences questionnaire for cancer survivors. Quality of Life Research 32(12):3475-3494, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37358738.
Baliga S, Patel S, Naqa IE, Li XA, Cohen LE, Howell RM, Hoppe BS, Constine LS, Palmer JD, Hamstra D, Olch AJ. Testicular Dysfunction in Male Childhood Cancer Survivors Treated With Radiation Therapy: A PENTEC Comprehensive Review. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37791936.
Kroll, JL, Jones, M, Chen, A, Carmack, CL, Cohen, L, Milbury, K. Adult attachment in couples facing stage IV lung cancer: associations with patient quality of life outcomes and sense of life completion. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice 5(3), 2023. e-Pub 2023.
Tang C, Sherry AD, Haymaker C, Bathala T, Liu S, Fellman B, Cohen L, Aparicio A, Zurita AJ, Reuben A, Marmonti E, Chun SG, Reddy JP, Ghia A, McGuire S, Efstathiou E, Wang J, Wang J, Pilie P, Kovitz C, Du W, Simiele SJ, Kumar R, Borghero Y, Shi Z, Chapin B, Gomez D, Wistuba I, Corn PG. Addition of Metastasis-Directed therapy to intermittent hormone therapy for oligometastatic prostate cancer. JAMA Oncol 9(6):825-834, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37022702.
Christie AJ, Lopez G, Nguyen CH, Chen M, Li Y, Cohen L, Delgado-Guay MO. A pain deep in your soul (being) that is not physical:” Assessing spiritual pain in integrative oncology consultations. J Pain Symptom Manage 65(6):562-569, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36804423.
Kroll JL, Jones M, Chen AB, Yang CC, Carmack CL, Cohen L, Bruera E, Milbury K. End-of-life care, symptom burden, and quality of life in couples facing stage IV lung cancer. J Palliat Med 26(5):690-696, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36856536.
Milbury K, Whisenant M, Weathers SP, Malliaha S, Snyder S, Jackson N, Li J, Li Y, Silva RF, Shih YT, Cohen L. Dyadic versus individual delivery of a yoga program for family caregivers of glioma patients undergoing radiotherapy. Cancer Med 12(6):7567-7579, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36468605.
Narayanan S, Liu W, Lopez G, Fellman B, Reddy A, Subbiah IM, Cohen L, Bruera E. Practice patterns on the incorporation of Integrative Medicine into the oncologic care of patients with cancer. Integr Cancer Ther 22:15347354231213045, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37978821.
Lopez, G, Chaoul, MA, Warneke, C, Christie, AJ, Powers-James, C, Liu, W, Narayanan, S, Delgado Guay, MO, Li, Y, Bruera, E, Cohen, L. Self-administered Meditation Application Intervention for Cancer Patients With Psychosocial Distress. Integrative cancer therapies 22, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36680352.
Lopez G, Eng C, Overman M, Ramirez D, Liu W, Beinhorn C, Sumler P, Prinsloo S, Li Y, Chen M, Bruera E, Cohen L. A randomized pilot study of oncology massage to treat chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Sci Rep 12(1):19023, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36348045.
Powers-James C, Christie AJ, Narayanan S, Liu W, Gomez T, Cohen L, Lopez G. Frequencies and predictors of health psychology referrals after integrative oncology consultation. Support Care Cancer 30(8):6963-6972, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35545723.
Sinclair KL, Kiser E, Ratcliff CG, Chaoul A, Hall MH, Rinpoche TW, Cohen L. Sleep moderates the effects of Tibetan yoga for women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Support Care Cancer 30(5):4477-4484, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35107599.
Msaouel P, Goswami S, Thall PF, Wang X, Yuan Y, Jonasch E, Gao J, Campbell MT, Shah AY, Corn PG, Tam AL, Ahrar K, Rao P, Sircar K, Cohen L, Basu S, Duan F, Jindal S, Zhang Y, Chen H, Yadav SS, Shazer R, Der-Torossian H, Allison JP, Sharma P, Tannir NM. A phase 1-2 trial of sitravatinib and nivolumab in clear cell renal cell carcinoma following progression on antiangiogenic therapy. Sci Transl Med 14(641):eabm6420, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35442707.
Narayanan, S, Reddy, AS, Lopez, G, Liu, W, Ali, S, Bruera, E, Cohen, L, Yennu, S. Sleep disturbance in cancer patients referred to an ambulatory integrative oncology consultation. Supportive Care in Cancer 30(3):2417-2425, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34762218.
Prinsloo S, Rosenthal DI, Garcia MK, Meng Z, Cohen L. Cross-cultural brain activity differences between true and sham acupuncture for xerostomia during head and neck cancer radiotherapy. Integr Cancer Ther 21, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35603438.
Mallaiah S, Narayanan S, Wagner R, Cohen C, Christie AJ, Bruera E, Lopez G, Cohen L. Yoga therapy in cancer care via telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Integr Cancer Ther 21, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36510480.
Spencer CN, McQuade JL, Gopalakrishnan V, McCulloch JA, Vetizou M, Cogdill AP, Khan MAW, Zhang X, White MG, Peterson CB, Wong MC, Morad G, Rodgers T, Badger JH, Helmink BA, Andrews MC, Rodrigues RR, Morgun A, Kim YS, Roszik J, Hoffman KL, Zheng J, Zhou Y, Medik YB, Kahn LM, Johnson S, Hudgens CW, Wani K, Gaudreau PO, Harris AL, Jamal MA, Baruch EN, Perez-Guijarro E, Day CP, Merlino G, Pazdrak B, Lochmann BS, Szczepaniak-Sloane RA, Arora R, Anderson J, Zobniw CM, Posada E, Sirmans E, Simon J, Haydu LE, Burton EM, Wang L, Dang M, Clise-Dwyer K, Schneider S, Chapman T, Anang NAS, Duncan S, Toker J, Malke JC, Glitza IC, Amaria RN, Tawbi HA, Diab A, Wong MK, Patel SP, Woodman SE, Davies MA, Ross MI, Gershenwald JE, Lee JE, Hwu P, Jensen V, Samuels Y, Straussman R, Ajami NJ, Nelson KC, Nezi L, Petrosino JF, Futreal PA, Lazar AJ, Hu J, Jenq RR, Tetzlaff MT, Yan Y, Garrett WS, Huttenhower C, Sharma P, Watowich SS, Allison JP, Cohen L, Trinchieri G, Daniel CR, Wargo JA. Dietary fiber and probiotics influence the gut microbiome and melanoma immunotherapy response. Science 374(6575):1632-1640, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34941392.
Shani P, Raeesi K, Walter E, Lewis K, Wang W, Cohen L, Yeh GY, Lengacher CA, Wayne PM. Qigong mind-body program for caregivers of cancer patients. Pilot Feasibility Stud 7(1):73, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33741070.
Christie AJ, Powers-James C, Narayanan S, Chen M, Eddy C, Gomez T, Crawford K, Cohen L, Lopez G. Multidisciplinary lifestyle modification program (IM-FIT) for cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 29(12):7365-7375, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34050398.
Spencer CN, McQuade JL, Gopalakrishnan V, McCulloch JA, Vetizou M, Cogdill AP, Khan AW, Zhang X, White MG, Peterson CB, Wong MC, Morad G, Rodgers T, Badger JH, Helmink BA, Andrews MC, Rodrigues RR, Morgun A, Kim YS, Roszik J, Hoffman KL, Zheng J, Zhou Y, Medik YB, Kahn LM, Johnson S, Hudgens CW, Wani K, Gaudreau PO, Harris AL, Jamal MA, Baruch EN, Perez-Guijarro E, Day CP, Merlino G, Pazdrak B, Lochmann BS, Szczepaniak-Sloan RS, Arora R, Anderson J, Zobniw CM, Posada E, Sirmans E, Simon J, Haydu LE, Burton EM, Wang L, Dang M, Clise-Dwyer K, Schneider S, Chapman T, NAAS A, Duncan S, Toker J, Malke JC, Glitza IC, Amaria RN, Tawbi HA, Diab A, Wong MK, Patel SP, Woodman SE, Davies MA, Ross MI, Gershenwald JE, Lee JE, Hwu P, Jensen V, Samuels Y, Straussman R, Ajami NJ, Nelson KC, Nezi L, Petrosino JF, Futreal PA, Lazar AJ, Hu J, Jenq RR, Tetzlaff MT, Yan Y, Garrett WS, Huttenhower C, Sharma P, Watowich SS, Allison JP, Cohen L, Trinchieri G, Daniel CR, Wargo JA. Dietary fiber and probiotics impact the gut microbiome and melanoma immunotherapy response. Science, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
Narayanan S, Tennison J, Cohen L, Urso C, Subramaniam B, Bruera E. Yoga-based breathing techniques for health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic. J Altern Complement Med 27(8):706-709, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33835830.
Liu W, Lopez G, Narayanan S, Qdaisat A, Geng Y, Zhou S, Spano M, Underwood S, Eclache MG, Dev R, Dalal S, Bruera E, Cohen L. Acupuncture for cancer-related anorexia. Curr Oncol Rep 23(7):82, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33948746.
Ratcliff, CG, Fowler, S, Sinclair, KL, Prinsloo, S, Chaoul, MA, Zepeda, SG, Spelman, AR, Yang, WT, Cohen, L. Who Benefits Most from a Brief Mindfulness Intervention to Reduce Anxiety During Stereotactic Breast Biopsy. Mindfulness 12(5):1127-1137, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 39950152.
Ratcliff, CG, Zepeda, SG, Hall, MH, Tullos, EA, Fowler, S, Chaoul, MA, Spelman, AR, Arun, BK, Cohen, L. Patient characteristics associated with sleep disturbance in breast cancer survivors. Supportive Care in Cancer 29(5):2601-2611, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32964261.
Liu W, Qdaisat A, Ferrarotto R, Fuller CD, Guo M, Meyer LA, Narayanan S, Lopez G, Cohen L, Bruera E, Hanna EY, Yeung SJ. Hypomagnesemia and survival in patients with head and neck cancers who received primary concurrent chemoradiation. Cancer 127(4):528-534, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33085092.
Liu, W, Qdaisat, AZ, Zhou, S, Fuller, C, Ferrarotto, R, Guo, M, Lai, SY, Cardoso, R, Mohamed, AS, Lopez, G, Narayanan, S, van Dijk, L, Cohen, L, Bruera, E, Yeung, SJ, Hanna, EY. Hypomagnesemia and incidence of osteoradionecrosis in patients with head and neck cancers. Head and Neck 43(2):613-621, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33094893.
Narayanan S, Lopez G, Powers-James C, Fellman BM, Chunduru A, Li Y, Bruera E, Cohen L. Integrative oncology consultations delivered via telehealth in 2020 and in-person in 2019. Integr Cancer Ther 20, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33655797.
Folsom S, Christie AJ, Cohen L, Lopez G. Implementing telehealth music therapy services in an integrative oncology setting. Integr Cancer Ther 20, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34706566.
Ratcliff CG, Semelsberger R, Matin SF, Tannir NM, Jonasch E, Pisters LL, Cohen L. Sex differences in the association of emotional approach coping with stress and quality of life among patients with renal cell carcinoma. Palliative and Supportive Care.
Robert M, Saha S, Dizman N, Rohlfs M, Sirmans E, Simon J, Amaria RN, Glitza Oliva IC, Tawbi HA, Davies MA, Ikeguchi A, Basen-Engquist K, Schadler K, Roth ME, Song W, Zhang X, Ajami NJ, Cohen L, Wargo JA, Peterson CB, McQuade JL, Daniel CR. Investigating chronic toxicity, diet, patient-reported outcomes and the microbiome in immunotherapy-treated metastatic melanoma survivors: a new frontier. Clinical Nutrition.

Invited Articles

Ramondetta L, Cohen L. The vital role of yoga therapy in oncology care. The ASCO Post, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
Cohen L, Narayanan S. Yoga in oncologic care: An evidence-based treatment to improve outcomes. The ASCO Post, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
Cohen L, Lopez G, Narayanan S. Integrative oncology as part of the standard of care. Nature Reviews Cancer.

Review Articles

Cohen L, Danhauer SC, Garcia M, Dressler EV, Rosenthal DI, Chambers MS, Cusimano A, Brown W, Ochoa JM, Yang P, Chiang JS, Gordon O, Crutcher R, Kim JK, Russin MP, Lukenbill J, Porosnicu M, Yost KJ, Weaver KE, Lesser GJ. Acupuncture for chronic radiation-induced xerostomia in head and neck cancer. JAMA Netw Open 7(5), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38739392.
Powers-James, C, Morse, M, Narayanan, S, Ramondetta, LM, Lopez, G, Wagner, R, Cohen, L. Integrative Oncology Approaches to Reduce Recurrence of Disease and Improve Survival. Current oncology reports 26(2):147-163, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38180690.
Narayanan S, de Mores AR, Cohen L, Anwar MM, Lazar F, Hicklen R, Lopez G, Yang P, Bruera E. Medicinal mushroom supplements in cancer. Curr Oncol Rep 25(6):569-587, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36995535.
Epner M, Yang P, Wagner RW, Cohen L. Understanding the link between sugar and cancer. Cancers (Basel) 14(24), 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36551528.
Mao JJ, Pillai GG, Andrade CJ, Ligibel JA, Basu P, Cohen L, Khan IA, Mustian KM, Puthiyedath R, Dhiman KS, Lao L, Ghelman R, Cáceres Guido P, Lopez G, Gallego-Perez DF, Salicrup LA. Integrative oncology. CA Cancer J Clin 72(2):144-164, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34751943.

Professional Educational Materials

Cohen L. *CD: Important Conversations: Complementary Therapies. What You Must Ask and Why. Copyright 2005*. Video series can be seen at MD Anderson Cancer Center Complementary/Integrative Medicine Education Resource (CIMER) website. *The video series won the International Health & Medical Media Awards (FREDDIE award) in the category of Health & Wellness, 2005.
Cohen L. *CD: Patients talk about... Complementary Therapies and Cancer, 2003.
Cohen L. *CD: Important Conversations: Talking With Patients about Complementary Therapies, 2003.

Editorials

Cohen L, Hawk E. It Doesn’t Need to Take 25 Years. JCO Oncol Pract 19(10):831-834, 2023. PMID: 37672725.
Yaniv D, Ramondetta LM, Cohen L, Amit M. Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for cancer-related anxiety and depression. Int J Gynecol Cancer 33(8):1327-1328, 2023. PMID: 37463745.

Abstracts

Folsom S, Christie A, Cohen L, Lopez G. Telehealth-Based Music Therapy in Integrative Oncology: A Real World, Case Based Discussion. 19th Annual Society of Integrative Oncology (SIO), 2022. e-Pub 2022.
Yang P, Chakraborty S, Nguyen P, Cui M, Cusimano A, Wei D, Prinsloo S, Cohen L. Abstract 5382: Biofield therapy suppressed the growth of human pancreatic cancer cells by modulation of cell cycle and cell voltage potentials. American Association for Cancer Research 82(12), 2022. e-Pub 2022.
Milbury K, Li J, Weathers S, Silva R, Snyder S, Li Y, Shih Y, Bruera E, Cohen L. Yoga therapy as a supportive care strategy for family caregivers of patients with primary brain tumor: Results of 3-arm pilot randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology 39(suppl 28; abstr 156), 2021. e-Pub 2021.
Lopez G, Eddy C, Liu W, Li Y, Chen M, Cohen L. Exercise counseling in integrative cancer care: Effects on patient self-reported symptoms and quality of life. Journal of Clinical Oncology 36(suppl 34S):227, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
Milbury K, Mallaiah S, Liao Z, Shannon V, Yang C, Cohen L. Randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a dyadic yoga program for lung cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy and their family caregivers. Journal of Clinical Oncology 35(suppl 31S):125, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
Milbury K, Engle R, Liao Z, Tsao A, Owns A, Cohen L. Couple-Based mind-body intervention for patients with metastatic lung cancer and their spouses. Journal of Clinical Oncology 35(Suppl. 31S):179, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
Milbury K, Mallaiah S, Armstrong T, Weathers SP, Moss K, Goktepe N, Spelman A, Cohen L. Yoga program for patients with brain tumors undergoing radiotherapy and their family caregivers. Journal of Clinical Oncology 34(suppl 29S), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
Powers-James C, Alvarez AL, Milbury K, Adan F, Lopez G, Cohen L, Delgado-Guay M, Olopade OI, Curlin FA, Lee RZ. The influence of spirituality and religiosity on the personal use and practice patterns with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): A national survey of US oncologists. Journal of Clinical Oncology 34(suppl. 26s):248, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
Lopez G, Milbury K, Spelman A, Wei Q, Beinhorn CM, Bruera E, Cohen L. Oncology massage impact on patient with cancer and caregiver self-reported symptoms as part of an integrative oncology program at a comprehensive cancer center. Journal of Clinical Oncology 34(Suppl 26S), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
Cohen L, Burnight T, Spelman A, Tannir N, Jonasch E, Pisters L, Matin S, Wei Q, Wood C. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Expressive Writing For Patients with Renal Cell Carcinoma. 2012 SIO Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Efuet E, Pan Y, Cartwright C, Ding X, Cohen, L Yang P. Huachansu Inhibits Proliferation of Non-hodgkins Lymphoma Cells By Induction of Apoptosis. 2012 SIO Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Garcia M, Haddad R, McQuade J, Patel S, Lee R, Palmer L, Yang P, Cohen L. Systematic Review of Acupuncture in Cancer Care: A Synthesis of the Evidence. 2012 SIO Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Cohen L. A brief educational intervention to increase communication about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in community oncology settings. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting Proceedings (Post-Meeting Edition) 30(15_suppl), 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Gilts C, Parker P, Pettaway C, Cohen L. The effect of pretreatment psychosocial factors on immune function and quality of life after brief presurgical stress management. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting Proceedings (Post-Meeting Edition) 30(15_suppl), 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Burnight T, Wood C, Tannir N, Jonasch E, Pisters L, Matin S, Spelman A, Wei Q, Cohen L. A randomized controlled trial of expressive writing for patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting Proceedings (Post-Meeting Edition) 30(15_suppl), 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Cohen L, Chandwani K, Raghuram N, Haddad R, Perkins GH, Spelman A, Nagarathna R, Johnson K, Fortier A, Arun B, Wei Q, Kirschbaum C, Nagendra H. Effect of yoga on QOL, cortisol, rhythym, and HRV for women with breast cancer undergoing radiotheraphy. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting Proceedings 29(15), 2011. e-Pub 2011.
Lee R, Cohen L, Olopade O, Curlin F. Impact of education on practice patterns and attitudes on oncologist regarding herbs and supplements: A national survey. Meeting proceedings, Journal of Society of Integrative Oncology 8(4):166, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
Fletcher L, Lee R, Salcedo N, Cohen L. A descriptive analysis of participants in the integrative medicine program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center-Looking back at a decade of service. Meeting proceedings, Journal of Society of Integrative Oncology 8(4):167, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
Yang P, Chan D, Vijjeswarapu M, Cartwright C Cohen L, Meng Z, Liu L, Newman RA. Anti-proliferative activity of Huachansu, a toad skin extract, against human malignant melanoma cells. Proceedings for American Association for Cancer Research 47, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Cohen L, Chandwani KD, Thornton B, Perkins GH, Rivera E. Randomized trial of yoga in women with breast cancer undergoing radiation treatment. Psycho-Oncology 15:S478, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Cohen L, Chandwani KD, Thornton B, Perkins GH, Rivera E. Randomized trial of yoga in women with breast cancer undergoing radiation treatment. Psycho-Oncology 15:S478, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Parker PA, Cohen L, Baile WF. Physician-patient communication, optimism and self efficacy in men with prostate cancer undergoing radical prostatectomy. Psycho-Oncology 15:S478, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Parker PA, Cohen L, Pettaway C, Babaian R, Pisters L. The effects of a pre-surgical stress management intervention for men with early stage prostate cancer undergoing radical prostatectomy. Psycho-Oncology 15:S478, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Apte S, Vadhan-Raj S, Cohen L, Yang Y, Levenback C, Ramirez PT, Iyer R, Gallardo S, Garcia M, Freedman RS. Hemapoietic, immunomodulatory, antitumor, and toxicity profiles of sequential GM-CSF and IFNγ1b biotherapy and carboplatin in recurrent ovarian carcinoma. Meeting Proceeding, Journal of Clinical Oncology, ASCO Annual Meeting Proceeding 23:16S:5053a, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
Tannir NM, Wang X, Ng CS, Poulter VA, Mathew P, Siefker-Radtke AO, Jonasch E, Pagliaro LC, Cohen L, Millikan RE. A randomized phase III trial of low dose versus intermediate dose interferon alfa (IFN) as front-line therapy in advanced progressive renal cell cancer (RCC). Meeting Proceedings, American Society of Clinical Oncology 23:4607, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
Rubenstein EB, de Moor C, Cohen L, Klahn C, Eisenberg P. Outcomes of patients receiving emetogenic chemotherapy (CT): How do oncologist's (MD's) practice patterns of antiemetic prescribing change after patients experience acute or delayed CINV?. Meeting Proceedings, American Society of Clinical Oncology 23:578, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
Devine D, Parker P, Harrison-Fortier A, Carmack-Taylor C, Pettaway C, Babaian R, Cohen L. Self-efficacy mediates the association between relationship satisfaction and surgery concerns among men with prostate cancer. Psycho-Oncology 13:S1-S233, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
Sterner, JM, de Moor C, Parker P, Cohen L. Relevant quality of life domains for advanced cancer patients undergoing treatment: Evidence from a qualitative analysis of patient narratives. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 27(B24):S009, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
Parker PA, Devine D, Fortier A, Pettaway C, Babaian R, Cohen L. Surgery concerns moderates the association between intrusive thoughts and distress. Psycho-Oncology 13:S1-S233, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
Baile WF, Parker P, Devine D, Fortier A, Cohen L. The quality of the physician-patient relationship predicts prostate cancer patients' self-efficacy. Psycho-Oncology 13:S1-S233, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
Lenzi R, Baile WF, Cohen L, Parker PA. A study of psychological adjustment in patients with metastatic cancer of unknown primary. Psycho-Oncology 13:S1-S233, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
Parker P, Baile W, Cohen L, Heads A, Phan L, Lenzi R. Perception of what was discussed during oncology visits: Do patients and physicians agree?. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 27:S034, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
de Moor C, Cohen L, Eisenberg P, Grunberg SM, Kim YJ, Rubenstein EB. Oncologists' compliance with antiemetic guidelines and outcomes of patients receiving emetogenic chemotherapy. Meeting Proceedings, American Society of Clinical Oncology 22:727, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
Cohen L, Warneke C, Fouladi R, Rodriguez MA, Chaoul-Reich A. A Tibetan yoga intervention for cancer patients. Psycho-Oncology 12:S132, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
Cohen L, de Moor C, Eisenberg P, Grunberg SM, Kim YJ, Rubenstein EB. Delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting remains a problem and significantly interferes with daily function in patients receiving emetogenic chemotherapy in the United States. Meeting Proceedings, American Society of Clinical Oncology 22:739, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
Sivesind D, Baile W, Parker P, Cohen L. Communication with patients in cancer care: What areas do oncology nurses find most challenging. Psycho-Oncology 12:S221, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
Eisenberg P, Rubenstein EB, Cohen L, de Moor C, Kim YJ, Grunberg SM. Perceptions and satisfaction of oncologists and oncology nurses of antiemetic therapy for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting vs patient experiences after emetogenic chemotherapy in the US. Meeting Proceedings, American Society of Clinical Oncology 22:740, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
Parker PA, Lenzi R, Cohen L, Berek J, Back A, Buckman R, Baile WF. Evaluation of an interactive communication skills workshop for oncology fellows. Psycho-Oncology 12:S171, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
de Moor C, Cohen L. The use of adaptive randomization to improve treatment group balance in randomized CAM trials. Alternative Therapies 7:S9, 2001. e-Pub 2001.
Cohen L, de Moor C, Sterner J, Warneke C, Gilani Z, Amato RJ. A randomized trial examining the effects of an emotionally expressive writing program for cancer patients. Alternative Therapies 7:S8-S9, 2001. e-Pub 2001.
Yang P, Chakraborty S, Nguyen P, Deng D, Cusimano A, Wei D, Cohenl. Biofield therapy suppressed invasion and metastases of human pancreatic cancer.
Cohen L, Arun B, Austin T, Babiera GV, Basen-Engquist K, Carmack CL, Chaoul A, Christie A, Haddad R, Leung H, Li Y, Mallaiah S, Nagarathna R, Ochoa J, Parker PA, Perkins GH, Powers-James C, Sood AK, Vallone V, Wagner R, Yang P, Yeung SJ. A Comprehensive Lifestyle Program (CLP) Improves Anthropometric, Fitness, and Dietary Measures and Multiple PROs in Women with Breast Cancer (BCa). 2024 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health.

Book Chapters

Duffy, JD, Cohen, L, Chaoul, MA. Integrative mental healthcare, V2-242-V2-249, 2023.
Lopez G, Liu W, Narayanan S, Cohen L. Integrative Oncology in Cancer Care. In: Cancer Medicine. 10th Edition. Holland-Frei, 2023.
Liu, W, Narayanan, S, Cohen, L, Lopez, G. Integrative medicine in pancreatic cancer, 375-389, 2022.
Duffy JD, Cohen L, Chaoul A. In: Integrative Medicine in Mental Health. 3rd. Encyclopedia of mental health, 2022.

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