The role of complementary and alternative medicine in the management of early breast cancer: Recommendations of the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA) Journal Article
| Authors: | Baum, M.; Cassileth, B. R.; Daniel, R.; Ernst, E.; Filshie, J.; Nagel, G. A.; Horneber, M.; Kohn, M.; Lejeune, S.; Maher, J.; Terje, R.; Smith, W. B. |
| Article Title: | The role of complementary and alternative medicine in the management of early breast cancer: Recommendations of the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA) |
| Abstract: | Patients diagnosed with breast cancer have many needs that for a start include the expectation of cure. Where cure is unlikely there is always a place for hope and spiritual support. Furthermore whether dealing with the early stages or with the advanced disease patients require symptomatic control that encompasses pain relief, control of nausea and vomiting and psychological distress.To achieve all of these goals there is a need that goes beyond the role of scientific medicine. This position papers describes the guidelines for the use of complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM) developed by a workshop on behalf of the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA). © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | advanced cancer; cancer patient; cancer staging; breast cancer; practice guideline; breast neoplasms; cancer therapy; europe; disease severity; medical education; medical society; nausea and vomiting; forecasting; alternative medicine; complementary therapies; analgesia; mental stress; healing; pastoral care; cam; eusoma |
| Journal Title: | European Journal of Cancer |
| Volume: | 42 |
| Issue: | 12 |
| ISSN: | 0959-8049 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2006-08-01 |
| Start Page: | 1711 |
| End Page: | 1714 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ejca.2006.02.019 |
| PUBMED: | 16806902 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 3" - "Export Date: 4 June 2012" - "CODEN: EJCAE" - "Source: Scopus" |
