Integrative medicine in the cancer setting: a new challenge for physicians and patients

In 2019, World Cancer Research Journal launched a new topic, dedicated to Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), enjoying good scientific interest. The articles, published on this topic, highlights the concept and the importance of a new integrative medicine approach. According to the Nationa...

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Published in:World cancer research journal 2022-01, Vol.9
Main Authors: M. Berretta, L. Montella
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cam
cancer
integrative medicine
patients
treatments
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Summary:In 2019, World Cancer Research Journal launched a new topic, dedicated to Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), enjoying good scientific interest. The articles, published on this topic, highlights the concept and the importance of a new integrative medicine approach. According to the National Center Institute of USA for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), integrative medicine is an approach to medical care that combines traditional medicine (TM) with CAM practices, which have demonstrated safety and benefits as adjuncts to mainstream cancer care.
ISSN:2372-3416
DOI:10.32113/wcrj_20229_2405