Integrative oncology: Complementary therapies for cancer survivors Journal Article
| Authors: | Wesa, K.; Gubili, J.; Cassileth, B. |
| Article Title: | Integrative oncology: Complementary therapies for cancer survivors |
| Abstract: | Cancer survivors experience a wide range of symptoms during and following completion of treatment, and some of these symptoms may persist for years or even decades. While pharmacologic treatments relieve many symptoms, they too may produce difficult side effects. Complementary therapies are noninvasive, inexpensive, and useful in controlling symptoms and improving quality of life, and they may be accessed by patients themselves. Rigorous scientific research has produced evidence that acupuncture, massage therapy, music, and mind-body therapies effectively and safely reduce physical and emotional symptoms. These therapies provide a favorable risk-benefit ratio and permit cancer survivors to help manage their own care. © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | cancer survival; clinical trial; review; risk benefit analysis; cancer patient; neoplasm; evidence-based medicine; neoplasms; quality of life; cancer pain; cancer research; cancer therapy; survivors; patient care; patient safety; alternative medicine; complementary therapies; music therapy; acupuncture; fitness; meditation; traditional medicine; yoga; herb; hypnosis; massage; nutritional health |
| Journal Title: | Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America |
| Volume: | 22 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 0889-8588 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2008-04-01 |
| Start Page: | 343 |
| End Page: | 353 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.hoc.2008.02.002 |
| PUBMED: | 18395154 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 7" - "Export Date: 17 November 2011" - "CODEN: HCNAE" - "Source: Scopus" |
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