Integrative Oncology

Integrative Oncology is a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to cancer care that addresses all individuals involved in the process, and can include the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies alongside conventional modalities such as chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy. The number of integrative care programs is increasing worldwide and this book forms a foundation text for all who want to learn more about this growing field. Bringing together some of the most progressive and important thinking in the area, key features of the book include: * insightful descriptions of models of integrative care, and of the perspectives and practices of alternative systems of healing * discussions of the transformational experience that the cancer care process may bring for physicians and patients * clear summaries of research, business, clinical and legal considerations * reviews of the contributions of CAM therapies to preventive, supportive, antineoplastic, palliative and end-of-life care * comprehensive references regarding the research evidence-base. Integrative Oncology: Principles and Practice provides a thoughtful and generous perspective on integrative care, an outstanding overview of the exciting clinical opportunities these techniques can offer, and a guide to the new territories that all oncologists and CAM practitioners need to explore and understand.