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Review
. 2017 Sep;101(5):977-985.
doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2017.04.011. Epub 2017 Jun 23.

Integrative Oncology

Gabriel Lopez  1 , Jun J Mao  2 , Lorenzo Cohen  3
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Review

Integrative Oncology

Gabriel Lopez et al. Med Clin North Am. 2017 Sep.

Abstract

Integrative oncology helps support the health of patients with cancer and their caregivers through an evidence-informed approach to lifestyle and behavior modification and the use of complementary health therapies as part of conventional cancer care. Integrative approaches can provide patients relief from cancer and cancer treatment-related symptoms, leading to improvements in their physical and psychosocial health. An evidence-informed approach is important when recommending an integrative cancer plan. Efforts at enhancing communication between patients and health care providers, as well as between integrative practitioners and conventional health care teams, are critical to achieving optimal health and healing for patients with cancer.

Keywords: Cancer; Complementary health approaches; Integrative oncology; Lifestyle; Symptoms.

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