Riassunto
With recent clinical advances, millions of people survive many years after a cancer diagnosis. And while their physicians deliver conventional, evidence-based therapies to treat the cancer, sometimes the cancer patient and his or her symptoms are not treated with equal skill. To manage their physical and emotional symptoms and promote health and well-being, most cancer patients and survivors use complementary therapies: Naturopathy, Ayurveda, herbalism, homeopathy, hypnosis, yoga, acupuncture, music therapy, macrobiotics, chelation therapy, colonics, hydrotherapy and many, many more. But . . . are they safe? Are they effective? What problems do they address? What are the risks? When can they help? This unique and comprehensive book guides the way through the often confusing maze of complementary and alternative therapies promoted to cancer patients and survivors. The functions, benefits, backgrounds and risks are clearly presented. Learning when, if and how to use them provides medical professionals, cancer patients and survivors with the information they need to better control the symptoms and side effects of cancer and its treatment. Unfortunately, using some of these therapies without this expert guidance can lead to medical complications, or worse. The Complete Guide to Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care is an invaluable resource in making educated health care decisions for managing life during and after cancer. Through the wise and informed use of these approaches, cancer patients - whether just-diagnosed, during treatment or throughout Survivership are better able to manage the physical and emotional stresses that accompany cancer, leading to symptom control and improved quality of life.
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Barrie Cassileth runs the most distinguished service and research team in the world, for complementary medicine ... This book takes no prisoners and courageously investigates the good, the bad and the downright ugly of interventions practiced under the name of complementary therapy. Dr Cassileth comes across as a humane and passionate advocate for the needs of her patients. --Michael Baum, Professor Emeritus of Surgery and Visiting Professor of Medical Humanities, University College London, UK
Dr. Cassileth pioneered the evidence-based approach to CAM. In this comprehensive and focused book, she eloquently describes clinical practice, credibility and effectiveness, directing the reader to professional sources. As we enter the new global culture of self-directed health care, this is an essential part of both the home and institutional library. --Stephen M Sagar, BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCP, FRCR, FRCPC, DABR, Professor of Radiation Therapy, McMaster University, Canada
This book represents a comprehensive record of Dr. Cassileth's years of experience organizing and practicing integrated care for cancer patients. Now that medical carers all over the world are thoroughly aware of the limitations of single target therapies, and while they increasingly turn to holistic care to give greater satisfaction to their patients in a multiple target approach, the book will serve as an excellent reference for both patients and service providers. --P-C Leung, Director, Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dr. Cassileth pioneered the evidence-based approach to CAM. In this comprehensive and focused book, she eloquently describes clinical practice, credibility and effectiveness, directing the reader to professional sources. As we enter the new global culture of self-directed health care, this is an essential part of both the home and institutional library. --Stephen M Sagar, BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCP, FRCR, FRCPC, DABR, Professor of Radiation Therapy, McMaster University, Canada
This book represents a comprehensive record of Dr. Cassileth's years of experience organizing and practicing integrated care for cancer patients. Now that medical carers all over the world are thoroughly aware of the limitations of single target therapies, and while they increasingly turn to holistic care to give greater satisfaction to their patients in a multiple target approach, the book will serve as an excellent reference for both patients and service providers. --P-C Leung, Director, Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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