The Story of Helen Moss
When I first discovered my cancer, I very naively felt that I could be just like Bruce Willis' character in 'Die Hard' and that I would fight this cancer off and be victorious. However, the treatment pulled me down and 'fighting' or that mind set drained my energy.
Read the rest of Helen's story here.
Board of Trustees
Helen Moss, Managing Trustee
Carole Adrine
Shirlee A. Moss
William Bolton
Rev. Dr. Joan Campbell
Barrie Cassileth, Ph.D.
Dale H. Cowan, M.D., J.D.
Ensign Cowell
Stanton L. Gerson, M.D.
Betty Ann Helms
Jim Moss, Esq.
John Moss
Evelyn Neufeld, Ph.D.
Peter Osenar
Ava Peterson
Maria Jose Pujana, M.D.
Timothy Resor, E.A.
David S. Rosenthal, M.D.
Stephen Sagar, M.D.
James A. Schoff, Esq.
Michael Weiss, M.D., Ph.D.
Robert J Ronis, M.D., M.P.H.
Wulf Utian, M.D.
Trustees Emeriti
Nathan Berger, M.D.
Barbara Peterson Ruhlman
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Helen Moss Cancer Research Foundation
 
The School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University invites applications and nominations for the Parker Hannifin / Helen Moss Cancer Research Foundation Professorship in Integrative Oncology
This chair was endowed by the Parker Foundation and through the offices of the Helen Moss Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The individual filling this position will focus on changing the way cancer is treated by employing the practice of integrative medicine and therapies designed to extend the lives of cancer patients by developing evidence based efforts that optimize inclusion of more holistic and natural approaches, along with multi-cultural traditional medicines. The Professorship in Integrative Oncology will support the conduct of investigative and clinical research that encompasses complementary and alternative medicine; prevention strategies, diet, exercise and healthy lifestyle choices; as well as the use of neutraceuticals, herbs and botanicals. The holder of this Chair will develop a vision to bring together the outstanding educational, research, and clinical resources available at Case Western Reserve University and its affiliate hospitals to bring these investigations to patient care. The individual will become an active member of the NCI designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center and participate in its scientific programs.
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Read more: Parker-Hannifin / Helen Moss Professorship
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Evelyn Neufeld, Ph.D. joins our board
 In July of 2012 the Helen Moss Cancer Research Foundation was proud to add to its Board of Trustees, Dr. Evelyn Neufeld, Ph.D. |
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 10th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology
Translational Science in Integrative Oncology: “From Bedside, to Bench, to Best Practices”
Sunday, October 20, 2013 - Tuesday, October 22, 2013
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Presented by the Society for Integrative Oncology and Co-Sponsored by the University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine and the University of British Columbia School of Nursing.
Conference Overview: The conference will include keynote speakers, plenary and concurrent sessions, and workshops that will highlight the latest research evidence, methodological issues, and dialogue in the field of integrative oncology. |
The 2012 Ninth International Conference of the
Society for Integrative Oncology
Hosted by:
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Arrived: Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sun., Oct. 7, 2012
Returned: Cleveland, Ohio, Thurs., Oct. 11, 2012
Left– Helen Moss & Board Member Ava Peterson
Center– Parker Hannifin Representative Jan Albert & Helen Moss
Right– Grant recipients Dr. Santosh Rao & Dr. Francoise Adan
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Read more: 2012 Ninth International SIO Conference
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Case Western Reserve University Press Release:
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is honored to announce gifts to establish the inaugural Parker Hannifin – Helen Moss Cancer Research Foundation Professorship in Integrative Oncology. This professorship will establish the School of Medicine and its affiliate hospitals as international leaders in teaching, research, and patient care in the field of integrative oncology.
The gifts from The Parker Foundation and Helen Moss Cancer Research Foundation, among other donors, will establish an umbrella program for integrative oncology – an opportunity not offered at other institutions. The professorship seeks to change the way cancer is treated by employing the practice of integrative medicine and therapies designed to extend the lives of cancer patients using a more holistic and natural approach, along with traditional medicine. Historically, cancer has been treated as an acute illness; the Professorship in Integrative Oncology will research the impact of treating cancer as a chronic condition focused on alleviating the pain and suffering of patients through non-toxic approaches to improve immune system capabilities. Such approaches can include complementary and alternative medicine; diet, exercise and healthy lifestyle choices; as well as the use of neutraceuticals, herbs and botanicals. The holder of this leadership chair will bring together the finest educational, research, and clinical resources available at Case Western Reserve and its affiliate hospitals to bring new complementary and natural treatment options to patients.
Please see the remainder of the Case Western Reserve University Press Release here.
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Pamela Davis
Dean
CWRU Medical School
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Helen Moss Founder
Helen Moss Cancer
Research Foundation
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Dan Serbin
Executive
Vice-President
Parker Hannifin
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Professorship announcement occurred
November 10, 2011 at the opening of the
8th International SIO Conference, before
540 international conference attendees:
The Parker Foundation pledged $1,000,000 to create a professorship of integrative oncology at Case Western University Medical School, consistent with its belief that innovative and natural health treatments have an important place in treating cancer and saving lives. Parker Hannifin Corporation, a global company with over 60,000 employees, has a long standing tradition of taking good care of its employees. Dan Serbin, Parker’s Executive Vice President of Human Resources, advised the conference participants about the company’s complementary and alternative benefits program as a shining example of the leading edge offering the company provides in its benefits options. Parker is unique in offering a comprehensive benefits program in the United States that includes alternative medicine treatments designed to offer considerable choice and flexibility to employees and covered family members, while placing an important emphasis on prevention and wellness.
“Parker will continue to offer a wide-variety of coverage options, so that employees can select the program that best fits them and their families,” commented Serbin. “Our benefit packages are structured to encourage healthy choices, as well as preventative care and alternative therapies.”
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Ed FitzGerald,
Cuyahoga County Commisioner |
Dr. Francis Collins, Director NIH, Keynote Speaker |
U.S. Senator
Sherrod Brown |
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Dr. Gary Deng,
Memorial Sloan-Kettering,
President SIO 2011:
integrativeonc.org
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Dr. Stanton Gerson, Comprehensive Cancer Center, CWRU,
bio here. |
Dr. Stephen Sagar,
Former President SIO,
McMaster University, Trustee,
bio here |
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| Dr. Barrie Cassileth, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Founder SIO, bio here. |
Don Washkewicz, CEO,
Parker Hannifin; Helen Moss;
Dr. Lentz, Germany |
Dr. Keith Block,
Block Institute;
Dr. Francis Collins;
Sen. Sherrod Brown;
Dr. Gary Deng |
Click here for conference presentations.
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Read more: 8th Annual SIO International Conference Cleveland
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Helen Moss, Founder, The Helen Moss Cancer Reasearch Foundation was twice honored in relation to the 8th Annual SIO International Conference. The Society for Integrative Oncology presented her with an award for her tireless patient advocacy and presented her with a lifetime membership to the organization. The first time such an honor has been granted. In addition, Mayor Frank Jackson of Cleveland presented Helen Moss with an award to recognize her tireless efforts in bringing the groundbreaking conference to Cleveland.
Click here to view a copy of the proclaimation from the Mayor in honor of Helen Moss.
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Helen Moss and Cleveland Mayor
Frank Jackson
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November 7, 2011- Timothy Magaw
Parker, Moss foundation fund CWRU oncology professorship
Helen Moss, a slender, 75-year-old woman with boundless enthusiasm, has been dealing with cancer the last 11 years, though you wouldn't know.
Ms. Moss, a former vice president of Merrill Lynch, credits a combination of alternative medicine treatments, including herbal medicines, acupuncture and hydrotherapy, with extending her life and reducing her suffering from the dreaded disease. To spread the word about and boost the research into such treatments, Ms. Moss and her Helen Moss Cancer Research Foundation have raised $1.5 million to fund a professorship at Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine in “integrative oncology.” The new program aims to blend mainstream cancer treatments with complementary therapies, with the goal of extending and enhancing the quality of life of people with cancer.
Read the remainder of the article here.
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Helen Moss, Founder; Dr. Dale Cowan, MD, Board Member of the Helen Moss Cancer Research Foundation; Dr. Greg Plotnikoff, MD, University of Minneapolis; and Dr. Jeff White, Director, OCCAM, NCI were featured on Ideastream/Public Televison on November 8, 2011.
Dr. Dale Cowan- Click here for Dr. Cowan's Foundation Biography.
Dr. Greg Plotnikoff- Click here to learn more about Dr. Plotnikoff.
Dr. Jeff White- Click here to learn more about Dr. White.
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October 11-13, 2013
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First International Conference of the College of Medicine
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Creating integrated solutions to the epidemic of long term disease
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10th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology
Translational Science in Integrative Oncology: “From Bedside, to Bench, to Best Practices”
Sunday, October 20, 2013 - Tuesday, October 22, 2013
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Presented by the Society for Integrative Oncology and Co-Sponsored by the University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development, Faculty of Medicine and the University of British Columbia School of Nursing.
Conference Overview: The conference will include keynote speakers, plenary and concurrent sessions, and workshops that will highlight the latest research evidence, methodological issues, and dialogue in the field of integrative oncology. |
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