Integrative Oncology by Donald I Abrams

Integrative Oncology by Donald I Abrams

People facing a new diagnosis of cancer are unsettled by their prognosis and treatment options, and they often seek to integrate complementary modalities into their conventional care plan, hoping to improve their chances of cure and decrease side effects. Many do so without informing their oncologist, for fear of alienating them or not convinced that their physician would be informed about complementary therapies. Integrative Oncology, the first volume in the Weil Integrative Medicine Library, provides a wealth of information for both practitioners and consumers on the emerging field of integrative oncology. Noted oncologist Donald Abrams and integrative medicine pioneer Andrew Weil and their international panel of experts present up-to-date and extensively referenced chapters on a wide spectrum of issues and challenges, bound in one comprehensive, reader-friendly text in a format featuring key points, sidebars, tables, and a two-color design for ease of use. It is destined to emerge as the definitive resource in this emerging field.

Integrative Oncology is a worthy text for inclusion in any clinician's library who cares for patients with cancer, cancer survivors, and/or their caregivers- Psycho-Oncology The authors bring together a wide range of up-to-date information about their topics. Each chapters begins with a list of key concepts followed by detailed information... the contributions are well written and informative. Several tables provide useful summary data. Many of the authors emphasize known phsyiology of their subjects and the evidence-based information available. Safety, efficacy, and possible interference with standard therapy are discussed. - Annals of Internal Medicine Readers will be empowered...Integrative Oncology weaves together a patient-centered, holistic approach to cancer care with the scientific rationale behind integrative therapies used in the oncology setting. For the reader who desires a comprehensive, evidence-based review of the evolving interdisciplinary field of integrative oncology, this book is an excellent resource. - Herbacl Gram, The Journal of the American Botanical Council

Donald I. Abrams, MD, is Professor of Clinical Medicine and Director of Clinical Programs, UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, University of California, San Francisco; and Chief of Hematology-Oncology, San Francisco General Hospital. Andrew Weil, MD, is Lovell-Jones Professor of Integrative Rheumatology, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Professor of Public Health, and Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona. He is the best-selling author of Healthy Aging.

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ISBN 13	9780195309447
ISBN 10	0195309448
Title	Integrative Oncology
Author	Donald I Abrams
Series	Weil Integrative Medicine Library
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Oxford University Press Inc
Year published	2009-03-09
Number of pages	624
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