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Dr. Kristi Funk Honored for Compassion in Cancer Care

8/23/2025

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Dr. Kristi Funk received the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine on August 15, 2025, for her contributions to breast cancer awareness.
She founded the Pink Lotus Breast Center, combining clinical expertise with compassionate advocacy and holistic care.
Funk promotes nutrition and plant-based diets for cancer prevention, focusing on inflammation reduction and immune support.
Her media efforts aim to destigmatize breast cancer and empower patients in health decisions.
This approach reflects a shift towards preventive medicine and integrative oncology care.

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Story summary

Dr. Kristi Funk received the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine on August 15, 2025, for her contributions to breast cancer awareness.
She founded the Pink Lotus Breast Center, combining clinical expertise with compassionate advocacy and holistic care.
Funk promotes nutrition and plant-based diets for cancer prevention, focusing on inflammation reduction and immune support.
Her media efforts aim to destigmatize breast cancer and empower patients in health decisions.
This approach reflects a shift towards preventive medicine and integrative oncology care.