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. 2021:182:281-302.
doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-81526-4_18.

Integrative Therapies in Cancer Pain

Anna Woodbury  1 , Bati Myles  2
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Integrative Therapies in Cancer Pain

Anna Woodbury et al. Cancer Treat Res. 2021.

Abstract

Integrative medicine is an approach to medical care that embraces all effective therapies including complementary treatments such as acupuncture and hypnosis. There is growing use of complementary therapies in the cancer patient population, making it important that health care providers be aware of both the risks and benefits of treatments that lie outside of the traditional allopathic medicine paradigm. This chapter will explore some of the most common and well-investigated complementary therapies for the treatment and prevention of cancer-related pain. This will include discussions of: acupuncture, dietary supplements, massage, guided imagery and cryotherapy among others. The goal of this is to provide a framework for discussions between medical providers and their patients to ensure safety, discussion of all available treatments, and to facilitate open lines of communication.

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