Evidence-Based Guidelines for Korean Medicine in Cancer-related Symptom Management
This workshop provides a structured and practical exploration of Korean medicine interventions for managing cancer-related symptoms—including fatigue, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, pain, neuropathy, neurophysiological dysfunction, and post-operative ileus—grounded in the Korean Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines, and incorporates interactive components such as acupuncture point localization, case-based discussions, and peer learning to enhance clinical competence.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the evidence base supporting Korean medicine interventions—including acupuncture and herbal medicine—for managing cancer-related symptoms
- Identify and locate key acupuncture points relevant to cancer-related symptoms
- Demonstrate familiarity with specific herbal formulas used in integrative oncology and understand their indications and safety profiles
Target Audience:
This workshop is intended for integrative oncology professionals, healthcare providers, and traditional medicine practitioners seeking to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge in evidence-based Korean medicine interventions for cancer-related symptom management.
Facilitators:
Dr. Seong Woo Yoon is a chief professor of the department of clinical oncology, college of Korean medicine, Kyung Hee university, and a director of Korean medicine cancer clinic, Kyung Hee university hospital at Gangdong. Dr. Yoon was the president of Korean association of traditional oncology and a visiting professor of the division of cancer medicine in M.D. Anderson cancer center. Dr. Yoon has published more than 90 research articles and multiple books in the area of integrative oncology. Dr. Yoon was the primary investigator of the Korean medicine clinical practice guideline for cancer-related symptoms and now is conducting the Korean medicine cancer research center.
Dr. Hwaseung Yoo is a tenured professor at Daejeon University Korean Medical School and Director of the East West Cancer Center. He developed Wheel Balance Cancer Therapy (WBCT), an integrative cancer treatment combining Korean medicine and conventional therapies. His research focuses on herbal medicine and acupuncture in oncology. He served as a visiting professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center (2012) and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (2024). Dr. Yoo currently serves as President of the Korean Association of Traditional Oncology (KATO) and Co-President of the Korean Society of Integrative Oncology (KSIO), promoting integrative cancer care in Korea.
Dr. Jihyuk Park is a Doctor of Korean Medicine and licensed acupuncturist based in New York City. He previously served as an integrative oncologist and attending physician at leading integrative cancer centers in Korea. His master’s research explored herbs and natural compounds for cancer treatment in East–West medicine. He holds a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Medicine with a focus on physical medicine and cancer rehabilitation. In 2015, Dr. Park founded Contemporary Integrative Care Acupuncture in Manhattan, where he operates his private clinic. He also provides acupuncture treatments to cancer patients at the Cancer Center and Hospice of Jamaica Hospital in NYC.
Dr. Myung-Ho Kim is an Assistant Professor at Woosuk University Medical Center and a licensed Doctor of Korean Medicine. He earned his PhD through a physician-scientist program and completed postdoctoral research at Massachusetts General Hospital. His clinical and research interests lie in integrative oncology and geriatric medicine, with a focus on translational research related to MASLD-associated HCC, cancer cachexia, and frailty. Currently, he practices as an integrative oncologist, combining Korean medicine with conventional treatments to optimize care for cancer patients. His work bridges clinical practice and scientific research, aiming to advance evidence-based integrative strategies for managing cancer and chronic diseases.