Welcome message for attendees for #SIO2024: Supplemental material for the conference

Dear Attendees for #SIO2024,

We are honored to welcome you to the Society of Integrative Oncology (SIO) Annual
Conference, themed Full Circle Translational Integrative Oncology: From Bedside to
Bench and Back. Your participation at this event is a powerful reminder of our shared
commitment to advancing cancer care through integrative oncology. Together, we are working to
promote a more integrative, evidenced-based, and patient-centered approach to cancer
treatment and survivorship.

As part of this year’s conference, we aim to create a platform where researchers, clinicians, and
practitioners from diverse fields can engage in meaningful discussions, exchange cutting-edge
research, and explore new approaches to integrative oncology. We hope that you will find the
sessions intellectually stimulating, clinically relevant, and personally inspiring.
At SIO, we are deeply passionate about the role of nutrition in health, wellness, and cancer
care. Our goal is to highlight the significant impact that healthful, whole foods can have on
cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. Numerous studies show that a plant-based diet
rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats can reduce cancer risk, support immune
function, and promote overall well-being. We have done our best to reflect these values in the
meals provided during the conference, though budgetary constraints have limited our ability to
fully align the menu with our ideals.

To compensate for these limitations, we are excited to offer a series of educational articles to
accompany our meal offerings. These articles are designed to provide practical information and
insights into healthy eating, with topics ranging from the importance of good nutrition in cancer
care to tips for cooking on a budget. Our hope is that these resources will not only enhance your
dining experience during the conference but also equip you with valuable knowledge that you
can share with your patients, clients, and communities.

Thank you for your understanding and thank you for being part of the SIO family. We look
forward to learning, growing, and building a brighter future for integrative oncology together.
In health,

Society of Integrative Oncology Social Planning Committee

* Disclaimer: This educational material has been generated with the assistance of AI technology. While AI
is a tool to enhance research and content development, all information provided has been reviewed and
fact-checked by the SIO Social Planning Committee, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and adherence to
current scientific knowledge and standards in the field of integrative oncology.

Link to the full SIO Diet Educational Material -> SIO Conference Diet Education V3

Also if you would like to know #SIO2024 host Dr. Richard Lee’s top picks for local eats -> SIO2024 Rich’s Picks V2