Integrative Oncology - 10/08/17
, Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE b, Lorenzo Cohen, PhD cRésumé |
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.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Integrative oncology, Cancer, Symptoms, Complementary health approaches, Lifestyle
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Vol 101 - N° 5
P. 977-985 - septembre 2017 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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