Webinar summary

Medical and Scientific Jargon Explained

What is the difference between acute and chronic conditions?

What does terminal mean?

Is the same as life-limiting or end of life?

What is first line treatment and is there an alternative?

diopathic, congenital, epigenetic - the list goes on

Wellness for long COVID – what are the side-effects of treatment?
We know we can help but how can we help?

It’s not just the physical side-effects of treatment and a lingering illness, mental health can be impacted by isolation, uncertainty and fear.

As usual, all information is referenced.

An Idiot’s Guide to Infection Control – a very much reduced risk assessment course

• Infection hazards
• Legal Requirements
• Justifiable decision making

Essential Oils for those affected by cancer

• Frankincense
• Neroli
• Bergamot

Cancer Treatment and Scalp Care

• Scalp Conditions
• Causes of the conditions
• How you can help

Scalp Care Tips from the experts

• What is it like to lose hair?
• Is it ok for men to lose their hair?
• What does the scalp need?

Menopause – the unexpected side-effect of cancer treatment

• Why is menopause often a side-effect of treatment?
• What are the evidence based non-pharmaceutical solutions?
• What can you do to help those experiencing the unwanted consequences of menopause?

Treatment related infertility

• Why is infertility often a consequence of treatment for cancer?
• How does it feel to lose your chance to have children?
• Is it always an irreversible consequence?

Nail care during cancer treatment

• What happens to nails during treatment for cancer?
• Why are the nails affected?
• What can be done to ameliorate the nail-related side-effects of treatment for cancer?

Focus on self-help – Jennifer talks to an expert guests who teaches us

• Self-coaching techniques
• How to banish negative self-talk
• How to look forward positively

Feet and Chemotherapy

• What happens to the feet during treatment for cancer?
• Why does it happen?
• What helps?

Acupressure in practice - Jennifer talks to an expert guest to discover

• What is acupressure?
• How can it be incorporated into holistic treatments
• The evidence to support its use

Using essential oils for positivity

• How to blend essential oils
• Oils associated with positivity
• Creating a mindful fragrance

Live Q&A with Jennifer Young and guests

An emotional journey through treatment for breast cancer 

Upon completion you will recieve

• 15 certificate
• 15 CPD points

Please note that this course does not give you the accreditation to deliver touch treatments.

It covers the background information needed in order to understand the needs of cancer patients, helping you to decide if the next level of training is for you.

For practical qualifications in cancer touch therapies, please see our range of oncology postgraduate diploma courses.