NCIO Annual Conference 2026

19th-20th September 2026 (full day Saturday, ½ day Sunday)

Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

The NCIO is proud to launch its first integrative oncology conference this September 2026 with input from UK and international experts on a range of topics in whole person cancer care.

Who is this for?

• Medical doctors (primary and secondary care) and surgeons at any stage of training

• Nurses and nursing students

• Allied health professionals (physiotherapy, radiography, nutrition, dietetics, psychology, complementary therapies, etc.)

• Allied health trainees and students

• Patient navigators and support workers in the charity sector

• Integrative medicine professionals across the multidisciplinary team

A lived experience track for people impacted by cancer and carers and families is also available.

Ticket options are available to view HERE.

Topics covered

• Integrative oncology in supporting targeted therapies and immunotherapy

• Intersection between precision and integrative oncology

• Nutrition and natural products

• Exercise oncology, prehabilitation and rehabilitation; fascia and scar therapy

• Integrative psycho-oncology

• Lifestyle medicine from prevention, prehab and in-treatment support through to survivorship and living well with cancer

• Health coaching

• Integrative oncology nursing

• Mind-body therapies

• Herbal medicine

• Traditional medicine systems, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

• Practical information on diverse therapeutic approaches in UK integrative oncology care, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, touch therapies, and mistletoe therapy

• Balanced discussions on integrative oncology polypharmacy and drug repurposing

Abstract submissions open 31st May, deadline is 30th June.

Decisions will be communicated by mid-August, at least 4 weeks prior to the conference.