doi: 10.1038/nrc3822.
Integrative oncology: really the best of both worlds?
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Integrative oncology: really the best of both worlds?
Nat Rev Cancer.
2014 Oct.
Abstract
Over the past two decades there has been a growing acceptance of 'integrative oncology', also known as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), in cancer care and research at academic medical centres and medical schools. Proponents of integrative oncology argue that it is based in science and provides the 'best of both worlds' by combining science-based treatments and 'holistic' medicine. However, a close examination of the methodologies indicates that, from a standpoint of basic science, the vast majority of 'integrative' treatments are supported by little, if any, scientific evidence. What are the consequences of this integration? Is there any harm? Are there any potential benefits?
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Integrative oncology - strong science is needed for better patient care.Nat Rev Cancer. 2015 Mar;15(3):165. doi: 10.1038/nrc3822-c1. Epub 2015 Feb 19. Nat Rev Cancer. 2015. PMID: 25693833 No abstract available.
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Integrative oncology - strong science is needed for better patient care.Nat Rev Cancer. 2015 Mar;15(3):165. doi: 10.1038/nrc3822-c2. Epub 2015 Feb 19. Nat Rev Cancer. 2015. PMID: 25693835 No abstract available.
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The role of academic health centres to inform evidence-based integrative oncology practice.Nat Rev Cancer. 2015 Apr;15(4):247. doi: 10.1038/nrc3822-c3. Nat Rev Cancer. 2015. PMID: 25801620 No abstract available.
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The role of academic health centres to inform evidence-based integrative oncology practice.Nat Rev Cancer. 2015 Apr;15(4):247. doi: 10.1038/nrc3822-c4. Nat Rev Cancer. 2015. PMID: 25801621 No abstract available.
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