title: Systems modeling in integrative oncology.
abstract: Systems modeling provides an integrated framework to capture and analyze diverse and multidisciplinary data in a standardized manner. The authors present the Integrative Oncology Systems Model (IOSM) to help assess the impact of behavior modification and various therapeutic interventions on cancer development and progression and the resultant effect on survival and quality of life outcomes.
authors.affiliation: 21st Century Oncology, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA. blawenda@rtsx.com
authors.forename: Brian D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Lawenda
authors.forename: Sanford A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Friedenthal
authors.forename: Stephen M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Sagar
authors.forename: Wayne
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Bardwell
authors.forename: Keith I
authors.initials: KI
authors.lastname: Block
authors.forename: Paul J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Mills
mesh_terms: D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D055048:Integrative Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000379:methods*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D011788:Quality of Life