Integrative oncology / edited by Donald I. Abrams, Andrew T. Weil.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Abrams, Donald I., editor of compilation.

Weil, Andrew, editor of compilation.

Series:

Weil integrative medicine library.

Weil Integrative Medicine Library

Standardized Title:

Integrative oncology (Abrams)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cancer--Adjuvant treatment.

Cancer.

Cancer--Alternative treatment.

Integrative medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (849 p.)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

More and more people living with and beyond cancer seek integrative interventions to complement their conventional cancer care. This second edition of the highly successful Integrative Oncology provides the reader with the most updated information available with new chapters on Music and Expressive Arts Therapies, Naturopathic Oncology, and an integrative approach to Lung Cancer. Integrative medicine is defined as healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind, and spirit) as well as all aspects of lifestyle; it emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes us

Contents:

Cover; Series; Integrative Oncology; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; 1 Why Integrative Oncology?; 2 An Integrative Approach to Reducing the Risk of Cancer; 3 Molecular Targets of Botanicals Used for Chemoprevention; 4 Research Methodology Challenges in Integrative Oncology; 5 Diet and Cancer: Epidemiology and Risk Reduction; 6 Nutritional Interventions in Cancer; 7 Botanical and Mycological Medicine in Integrative Oncology; 8 Cannabinoids and Cancer; 9 Botanical-Drug Interactions in Oncology-What Is Known?; 10 The Antioxidant Debate; 11 Physical Activity and Cancer; 12 Massage Therapy

13 Mind-Body Medicine in Integrative Cancer Care14 Music and Expressive Arts Therapies; 15 Energy Medicine and Cancer; 16 The Role of Spirituality; 17 Naturopathic Oncology; 18 Traditional and Modern Chinese Medicine; 19 Ayurveda and Yoga for Cancer Supportive Care; 20 Anthroposophic Medicine, Integrative Oncology, and Mistletoe Therapy of Cancer; 21 Integrative Medicine and Breast Cancer; 22 Prostate Cancer: An Integrative Approach; 23 Integrative Medicine in Colorectal Cancer: Role of Energy Balance as Treatment; 24 Integrative Medicine and Lung Cancer

25 Integrative Therapies in Cancer-Symptom Management26 Alternative Therapies as Primary Treatments for Cancer; 27 Communication Issues in Integrative Oncology; 28 Tending the Spirit in Cancer; 29 A Patient's Perspective; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-19-932974-5

0-19-938722-2

0-19-932973-7

OCLC:

889269571