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The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine is conducting a study of Maitake for integrative cancer care. Maitake is a type of mushroom which is thought to enhance the immune system. We are looking for volunteers who meet the following criteria:

• At least 18 years old,
• Diagnosed with any type of cancer,
• Currently receiving chemotherapy or CDK 4/6 inhibitors (e.g., Ibrance, Kisqali, Verzenio) as part of your cancer treatment,
• Available for in-person visits in Ottawa or Toronto.

Your participation would involve 4 study visits over the course of 12 weeks. Your responsibilities would be:

• Take the study product once a day for 12 weeks
• Attend one 1-hour visit every 4 weeks for 12 weeks
• Complete a 5 – 10-minute questionnaire at each visit
• Have your blood drawn at each visit

Participation in the study will not affect any treatments you are receiving at the hospital.

¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ Integrative Cancer Clinic

12 Weeks

$100 VISA gift card for completing the study as a thank-you and to help with parking costs.

If you are interested, please contact Mark Legacy – the study’s research coordinator – at mlegacy@ccnm.edu or 613-792-1222 ext. 1.