Current Trends in the Use of Complementary Medicine in Oncology
Description
This paper focuses on the current use of complementary medicine in Oncology. First, it reviews the general trends in the rise of complementary therapies in the United States and look at the organizations responsible for the advancement of research. Next reviewed is the specific use of complementary medicine in cancer prevention, during treatment, and post-treatment therapy for increased quality of life. There are many modalities used in the management of this disease including yoga, tai chi chuan, botanicals, probiotics and meditation practices. Each of these therapies has their own unique benefits and are used at different stages of disease prevention and treatment.
Date Created
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2013-05
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- Author (aut): Balcerzak, Erin Mary
- Thesis director: Larkey, Linda
- Committee member: Hosley, Brenda
- Committee member: Bucho-Gonzalez, Julie
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College
- Contributor (ctb): School of Nutrition and Health Promotion