The Complete Guide To Complementary Therapies In Cancer Care

Author : Barrie R. Cassileth
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789814335669

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The Complete Guide to Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care by Barrie R. Cassileth Pdf

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 OC 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 OCo 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."

Author : Barrie R Cassileth
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789814383974

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Complete Guide To Complementary Therapies In Cancer Care, The: Essential Information For Patients, Survivors And Health Professionals by Barrie R Cassileth Pdf

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.

Author : David Bognar
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1998-08-13
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781630268848

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Cancer -- Increasing Your Odds for Survival by David Bognar Pdf

A thorough, state-of-the-art overview of all current mainstream, alternative, and complementary methods of fighting cancer, this book is the companion to the four-part series of the same name, hosted by Walter Cronkite, airing on PBS-TV in September 1998.

Author : Ross Pelton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781439146613

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Alternatives in Cancer Therapy by Ross Pelton Pdf

Alternatives in Cancer Therapy offers help for all patients coping with cancer. The therapies discussed in this book are primarily non-toxic, have few, if any, side effects, and tend to strengthen the immune system. They can be used as supplemental regimens that help maximize the effectiveness of traditional therapies such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Patients have a right to know all of their treatment options, and Dr. Ross Pelton presents dozens of choices, including: * Shark Cartilage * Gerson Therapy * Mistletoe * Isoprinosine * Laetrile * Selenium * Beta-Carotene * Hydrogen Peroxide * Vitamins C and E * The Hoxsey Treatment Non-traditional therapies can enhance the quality of life, and improve overall health while treating the disease. Alternatives in Cancer Therapy provides information on the research, efficacy, potential side effects, and availability of each treatment.

Author : Barrie R. Cassileth
Publisher : PMPH-USA
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1550092804

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PDQ Integrative Oncology by Barrie R. Cassileth Pdf

Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "complete text and illustrations of the book, in fully searchable PDF format."

Author : Jennifer Barraclough
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199297559

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Enhancing Cancer Care by Jennifer Barraclough Pdf

For cancer patients and their families, the effects of both cancer and its conventional treatment methods can take a heavy toll, physically and mentally. Increasingly, health professionals are being asked for advice on complementary therapies, also described as natural or holistic therapies. Enhancing Cancer Care is a practical, evidence-based guide to complementary cancer therapies, which are becoming popular alongside orthodox treatments as part of the 'integrative' approach to care. These therapies can benefit patients by relieving distressing symptoms, boosting their resistance to the cancer, and giving them a greater sense of control regarding the management of their illness.

Author : James Gordon,Sharon Curtin
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2001-04-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0738204862

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Comprehensive Cancer Care by James Gordon,Sharon Curtin Pdf

"This book represents truly pioneering work. It brings much needed information about the best of new cancer treatments to those who need it most and it does so with compassion and an inspired bedside manner."-Dean Ornish, M.D.Drawing on the studies and critiques of many of the world's most gifted researchers and clinicians, this book scientifically explores the most promising complementary and alternative therapies-and sifts through the often frustrating and confusing barrage of information and misinformation about them-to provide readers with the direction and help they need to create an individualized cancer-care strategy. Comprehensive Cancer Care includes reports on the most accepted and researched complementary and alternative practices, empowering advice for patients with clear action steps for speaking to doctors, and critical discussion of cutting-edge interventions.

Author : Lise N. Alschuler,Karolyn A. Gazella
Publisher : Celestial Arts
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780307814876

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The Definitive Guide to Cancer, 3rd Edition by Lise N. Alschuler,Karolyn A. Gazella Pdf

This comprehensive guide delivers informed hope along with effective tools for reclaiming your vitality in the midst of cancer treatment, healing, and recovery. When you or a loved one is faced with a cancer diagnosis, the need for accurate and trusted medical information becomes urgent. Naturopathic physician Lise N. Alschuler and medical journalist Karolyn A. Gazella present an overview of what cancer is, its causes and preventative strategies, an in-depth approach to integrative treatment options, descriptions of key body functions, and discussions of more than twenty specific cancers. The Definitive Guide to Cancer, now in its third edition, encourages you to take an integrative approach that embraces both alternative and conventional therapies across the spectrum of cancer prevention, treatment, and healing.

Author : American Cancer Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0944235247

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American Cancer Society's Guide to Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods by American Cancer Society Pdf

Helps patients and families evaluate claims for cancer cures or treatments found on the Internet and in the popular press. Entries on specific methods offer review and evaluation of each method, its history, evidence for its claims, and possible complications or dangers. Entries are organized in sections on mind, body, and spirit methods; manual healing and physical touch methods; herb, vitamin, and mineral methods; diet and nutrition; and pharmacological and biological treatment methods. Overview chapters discuss safety and regulatory issues and insurance coverage, and give guidelines for using complementary and alternative methods. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Author : Ernest H. Rosenbaum,Isadora R. Rosenbaum
Publisher : Sourcebooks
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1570717877

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Supportive Cancer Care by Ernest H. Rosenbaum,Isadora R. Rosenbaum Pdf

Over 60 experts answer every possible question concerning a patient's physical, psychological and spiritual needs. It touches on medical, social and financial support services and also covers death, bereavement and facing the future without a loved one.

Author : Michael A. Lerner
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1996-02-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0262260921

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Choices in Healing by Michael A. Lerner Pdf

Written by one of the country's leading authorities on alternative and complementary cancer treatments, Choices in Healing is designed for the cancer patient or health professional who seeks a comprehensive overview of the available choices, both in treatments and in living with cancer. Choices in Healing offers valuable information and guidance for the whole life cycle of cancer—from the initial shock of diagnosis to decisions about choosing a physician and conventional therapies, selecting complementary therapies, coping with treatment, and the art of living fully with the possibility of recurrence. There are detailed explanations and evaluations of a wide range of complementary therapy programs, including spiritual and psychological approaches, nutritional therapies, physical therapies, pharmacological therapies, and traditional medicines from around the world. There are sections on prayer and other forms of spiritual healing; psychotherapy, support groups, visual imagery and hypnosis; massage, therapeutic touch, yoga, and Qi Gong; macrobiotic diet and other cancer diets; acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicines; and numerous other unconventional therapies used by American cancer patients. With an unusual combination of compassion and objectivity, Michael Lerner describes his conclusions following more than a decade of study of unconventional cancer treatments in North America, Europe, India, and Japan. He also draws extensively on his work with hundreds of cancer patients who have participated in the Commonweal Cancer Help Programs, the residential support program depicted by Bill Moyers in his 1993 PBS documentary Healing and the Mind.

Author : Dan Labriola
Publisher : Prima Lifestyles
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : PSU:000046186539

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Complementary Cancer Therapies by Dan Labriola Pdf

Actively reflecting conventional medical treatment objectives, interactions, benefits, and risks, this book is presented in a format that patients can easily understand and that oncologists can confidently recommend to their patients.

Author : Kylie O'Brien,Avni Sali
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3319859595

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A Clinician's Guide to Integrative Oncology by Kylie O'Brien,Avni Sali Pdf

This book is the definitive guide for oncologists, general medical practitioners and other healthcare professionals with an interest in integrative oncology. Guiding you on how to conduct the “ultimate consultation” from an integrative medicine perspective, this text is a valuable educational tool, presenting the latest evidence-based approaches to managing the cancer patient, as well as anecdotes and practical recommendations from Dr. Sali’s decades of clinical experience as a leading expert in integrative oncology. Topics include the role of mind-body medicine in cancer, stress reduction, diet, sleep, sunshine and Vitamin D, exercise, vitamins and other supplements, supportive complementary medicines including Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture, and innovative investigative and treatment technologies. Written by two clinicians who are also educators and researchers, A Clinician's Guide to Integrative Oncology provides practical, evidence-based information and patient advice that clinicians can put into practice immediately.

Author : Carole O'Toole,Carolyn B. Hendricks
Publisher : LifeLine Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003-08-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0895261332

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Healing Outside the Margins by Carole O'Toole,Carolyn B. Hendricks Pdf

In this book the author, a breast cancer survivor, tells other cancer patients about integrative healing and the use of complimentary therapies to combat cancer

Author : Ron Falcone
Publisher : Carol Publishing Corporation
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0806515538

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The Complete Guide to Alternative Cancer Therapies by Ron Falcone Pdf