Enhancing Cancer Care
Complementary therapy and support
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP Oxford
- Date of Publication 6 September 2007
- ISBN 9780199297559
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages304 pages
- Size 235x145x15 mm
- Weight 484 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 6 black and white illustrations and 7 colour plates 0
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Short description:
A practical, evidence-based guide to complementary cancer therapies with an emphasis on enhancing practice; that is, using the therapies alongside conventional medicine, rather than as alternatives to it.
MoreLong description:
Around one in three people in the western world will develop cancer at some stage in life and complementary therapies are increasingly being used alongside orthodox treatments as part of the 'integrative' approach to cancer care. Enhancing Cancer Care is a practical, evidence-based 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. From the editor of Integrated Cancer Care, this new title provides detailed commentary on a broad range of complementary therapies and features practical advice on how to implement therapies to enhance current practice.
The first part of the book deals with the general principles behind complementary therapies and the factors driving their growing popularity, the challenges of evaluating their benefits and unwanted effects, and experience of using them in oncology units, hospices, the private sector and primary care. The second part includes chapters on specific interventions, including complementary therapies such as acupuncture and aromatherapy massage; lifestyle modifications through diet and exercise; creative therapies using art and music; and psychological and spiritual support for individuals and groups. These chapters provide descriptions of the therapies, a summary of the evidence for their benefits in cancer care, and illustrative case histories.
The emphasis throughout this book is on enhancing practice; that is, using the therapies alongside conventional medicine, rather than as alternatives to it.
As more and more patients use or ask about complementary therapies, there is a need for doctors and other health care professionals in oncology and palliative care to be informed or at least have access to a resource like this.
Table of Contents:
1 Principles and settings
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
2 ABC of therapies
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, visualisation and hypnotherapy
The spiritual dimension
