title: The role of complementary and alternative medicine in the management of early breast cancer: recommendations of the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA).
abstract: Patients diagnosed with breast cancer have many needs that for a start include the expectation of cure. Where cure is unlikely there is always a place for hope and spiritual support. Furthermore whether dealing with the early stages or with the advanced disease patients require symptomatic control that encompasses pain relief, control of nausea and vomiting and psychological distress. To achieve all of these goals there is a need that goes beyond the role of scientific medicine. This position papers describes the guidelines for the use of complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM) developed by a workshop on behalf of the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA).
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University College London, The Portland Hospital, Consulting Rooms, 212-214 Great Portland Street, London W1N 6AH, UK. michael@mbaum.freeserve.co.uk
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Baum
authors.forename: Barrie R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Cassileth
authors.forename: Rosy
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Daniel
authors.forename: Edzard
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ernst
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Filshie
authors.forename: Gerd Arno
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authors.lastname: Nagel
authors.forename: Markus
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authors.lastname: Horneber
authors.forename: Michelle
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authors.lastname: Kohn
authors.forename: Stéphane
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authors.lastname: Lejeune
authors.forename: Jane
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authors.lastname: Maher
authors.forename: Risberg
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authors.lastname: Terje
authors.forename: Wendy B
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authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D010327:Pastoral Care