2025:02.07 - Jen Green - 2025 Public Forum on Healing with Integrative Cancer Care

Jen Green speaks at the 2025 Public Forum on Healing with Integrative Cancer Care in February. The gathering was designed to bridges wisdom traditions with emerging frontiers in healing. This year's forum explores transformation through the intersections of integrative cancer care with consciousness and healing arts, featuring distinguished speakers and practitioners from diverse backgrounds. The day included engaging presentations on patient advocacy, expressive arts, and innovative approaches to cancer care. Jen Green, ND, FABNO Jen Green is a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) who is board certified in Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO). She received her Arts & Science degree from McMaster University, and graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2000. Dr Green founded the Naturopathic Department at Beaumont Hospitals, Michigan in 2008 and served as the department head for five years. Jen wrote the cardio-oncology chapter in the Textbook for Naturopathic Oncology and has published papers in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, American Urology Association Update Series, Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, and the Natural Medicine Journal. Jen Green lectures in both the US and Canada: https://drjengreen.com/conference___lecture Dr Green currently serves as a Research Director for KNOW, the Knowledge in Integrative Oncology Website (www.knowoncology.org). KNOW is an educational platform that supports decision making in cancer care. The KNOW database is updated quarterly with human studies on natural agents or nutrition and cancer care. Dr Green has served on the board of the Oncology Association Naturopathic Physicians and Michigan Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She currently sits on the advisory board of Cancer Choices. After practicing integrative oncology for 24 years, Jen underwent chemoradiation for head and neck cancer in 2024, which deepened her understanding of what it is to be a cancer patient. She is dedicated to teaching a heart-centered, evidence-based and individualized approach to integrative supportive cancer care. The New School at Commonweal is a collaborative learning community offering conversations about nature, culture, and inner life---so that we can all find meaning, meet inspiring people, and explore the beauty and grief of our changing world. Please like/follow our YouTube channel for more great podcasts. Find out more about The New School at Commonweal on our website: tns.commonweal.org. And like/follow our Soundcloud channel for more great podcasts.