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Enhancing Cancer Care - Complementary Therapy and Support

By:

Barraclough, Jennifer (ed)

Publication details: OXFORD : Oxford University PressISBN:

019929755X
9780199297559

Subject(s):

Contents:

Introducing the holistic approach to cancer care; Evaluating complementary therapies;The oncology setting; The hospice setting; The work of an independent cancer help centre; ; Childhood cancer; Choice and co-ordination of therapies - the family doctor as guide; Acupuncture; Aromatherapy; Art Therapy; Bach Flower Remedies; Counselling: Distress, Transitions, and Relationships; Exercise; Group Support; Healing; Herbal medicine; Homeopathy; Massage; Music therapy; Nutrition; Reflexology; Relaxation, visualization, and hypnotherapy; The spiritual dimension

Summary: This book is a guide to complementary cancer therapies, also described as natural or holistic therapies. More and more patients are turning to these therapies as there is now considerable evidence that they can help with symptom control and quality of life, and that some may also extend survival. Complementary therapies can also provide the patient with a greater sense of control regarding the management of their illness.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	David Adams Library (Royal Marsden) Shelves	WB890 BAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		0000005443

This book is a guide to complementary cancer therapies, also described as natural or holistic therapies. More and more patients are turning to these therapies as there is now considerable evidence that they can help with symptom control and quality of life, and that some may also extend survival. Complementary therapies can also provide the patient with a greater sense of control regarding the management of their illness.

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