Integrative Strategies for Cancer Patients is a reliable resource that provides considerations and guidance on how to incorporate complementary/alternative therapies into cancer care. Written by a team of experts at Columbia University’s Medical Center, New York City, Integrative Strategies for Cancer Patients is geared for adults and children with cancer, survivors of cancer, their caregivers, and health professionals.
This book provides “hands on” instruction for managing the side effects associated with cancer therapy and includes therapies such as aromatherapy, acupressure, herbs & supplements, homeopathy, massage, nutrition, reflexology, and yoga. All together, 21 side effects commonly experienced by patients with cancer and survivors, including nausea/vomiting, lymphedema, pain, loss of appetite, chemo brain, anxiety/stress are covered from an integrative approach. The recommendations are based on our clinical practice and expertise in research.
The book is available at Amazon. An accompanying CD, Integrative Strategies for Cancer Patients: A companion guide of visual imageries, is sold separately and provides an audio guide to the visual imageries described within the book. More detailed information can be found at our www.integrativetherapies.columbia.edu.
100% of the royalties from this book support the research and education initiatives of the Integrative Therapies Program, Columbia University, New York City.
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