title: Biofield considerations in cancer treatment.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To explore the biofield aspect of cancer care; to identify the benefits of energetic approaches in cancer care; and to examine one approach through a case study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Current research and national reports on biofield approaches in complementary therapies.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Caring for the biofield is important in assisting the patient with cancer to enhance vitality, reduce pain, fatigue, and other side effects as a result of cancer treatments.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Cancer care must be holistic to provide maximal healing opportunities for patients. Consideration of the biofield is an important aspect of this care.
authors.affiliation: Student Health and Wellness Center, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA. Hibdon@dsa.admin.unt.edu
authors.forename: Sharon Scandrett
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Hibdon
mesh_terms: D000529:Complementary Therapies; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D012648:Self Care; D029181:Spirituality; D014110:Touch