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- Title
Integrative Medicine in Childhood Cancer.
- Authors
Ladas, Elena J.
- Abstract
The diagnosis of cancer in a child leaves parents and families devastated and vulnerable. In an effort to do everything possible, families often choose an integrative medicine approach to their child's care. Surveys have found that 31%–84% of children with cancer use complementary and alternative medicine and most often as supportive care agents. Several systematic reviews have demonstrated a clinical benefit for some select therapies; however, the safety and efficacy of the combination of biological therapies with conventional treatment remain largely unknown and garner concern due to the potential for interactions with conventional therapy. Given the sustained use and potential benefit of integrative medicine, additional research is warranted in pediatric oncology. Utilizing the available literature, clinical providers should aim to conduct open and nonjudgmental discussions with families about the use of integrative medicine so as to guide the safe integration of the two modalities.
- Subjects
ACUPUNCTURE; ALTERNATIVE medicine; BEHAVIOR modification; DIET therapy; DIETARY supplements; HEALTH behavior; HOMEOPATHY; MASSAGE therapy; INTEGRATIVE medicine; PROBIOTICS; TUMORS in children; PHYSICAL activity; NUTRITIONAL status; PROGNOSIS; TUMOR treatment
- Publication
Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine, 2018, Vol 24, Issue 9/10, p910
- ISSN
1075-5535
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1089/acm.2018.0224