title: Using homoeopathy to offer supportive cancer care, in a National Health Service outpatient setting.
abstract: This article explores the role of homoeopathy in supporting the patient with cancer. The author describes the homoeopathic approach and clinical research into its use in the cancer setting. A case history illustrates the practical application of the homoeopathic method and its success in managing symptoms of fatigue and anxiety. The author discusses potential problems using the approach. A wider discussion follows looking at why complementary therapies offer an important means to support the patient through different phases of the cancer diagnosis. There is an emphasis on the need for research to clarify whether conventional and complementary therapies can impact on survival and support wellbeing.
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Homoeopathic Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006705:Homeopathy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D012606:Scotland; D012944:Social Support; D013222:State Medicine