Primer on integrative oncology.
At the present time, there is no obvious answer for many of these design difficulties. This problem will continue to constrain ability to determine the efficacy of integrative medical techniques for patients who have cancer. Patients, however, will continue to gravitate toward alternative treatments, especially when standard cancer treatments fail. Therefore oncologists must be aware of alternative medical agents and techniques, and be able to guide their patients, rather than simply being dismissive.
Berk
Lawrence B
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Newark Radiation Oncology, 115 McMillen Drive, Newark, OH 43055, USA. lbberk@cancertherapy.us
D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D017211:Treatment Failure