title: Integrative oncology in Indian subcontinent: an overview.
abstract: Integrative oncology is a combination of one where complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with conventional cancer treatment modalities is used to manage symptoms, control side-effects and improve the state of mental wellbeing. The ancient Indian medicinal approach in cancer treatment and management has a wide array of herbs and practices. There is an increasing demand for traditional and natural medicine by the cancer patients. The conventional oncologic surgeons and physicians should be aware of the role of cCAM that are available in Indian subcontinent and provide a treatment that focuses on the physical and mental state of wellness in combating cancer.
authors.affiliation: Reader, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital , Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Ananthalakshmi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ramamoorthy
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital , Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Sunitha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Janardhanan
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital , Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Sathiyajeeva
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jeevakarunyam
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital , Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Nadheem
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Jeddy
authors.affiliation: Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute , Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Senthil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Eagappan
keywords: Acupuncture; Ayurveda; Homeopathy; Integrated oncology; Siddha; Unani; Yoga