Integrative Oncology: Managing Cancer Pain With Complementary and Alternative Therapies

摘要: For the projected 1,638,910 patients with a diagnosis of cancer this year, great majority them (75–90 %) will experience cancer-related pain. A growing number these turn to complementary and alternative therapies assist management their pain other symptoms. The World Health Organization’s suggested approach begins use time honored opioids, but recommends adjuvant early in process. Complementary are being used by more each year Practitioners researchers must be aware evidence that exists support or refute therapies. In manuscript we review from recent past on for emphasis common modalities including acupuncture, bio-energy, massage, music.