Research and Regulatory Issues for Integrative Oncology
The Juravinski Cancer Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Curr. Oncol. 2008, 15(s2), 107-108; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3747/co.v15i0.273
Submission received: 6 May 2008
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Revised: 3 June 2008
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Accepted: 8 July 2008
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Published: 1 August 2008
Abstract
Many oncology patients are empowering themselves to self-treat with herbs, nutritional supplements, and mind–body techniques. Other practitioners, such as acupuncturists, are becoming involved in the supportive care of cancer patients. Government research agencies are supporting studies that evaluate complementary therapies. This educational article provides an overview of the challenges in designing appropriate studies of complementary and alternative therapies, evaluating the results, and regulating implementation of useful therapies.
Keywords:
integrative oncology; cam; research; regulation; acupuncture; natural health products; herbs
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Sagar, S.M.; Wong, R.K.W. Research and Regulatory Issues for Integrative Oncology. Curr. Oncol. 2008, 15, 107-108. https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3747/co.v15i0.273
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Sagar SM, Wong RKW. Research and Regulatory Issues for Integrative Oncology. Current Oncology. 2008; 15(s2):107-108. https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3747/co.v15i0.273
Chicago/Turabian StyleSagar, S. M., and R. K. W. Wong. 2008. "Research and Regulatory Issues for Integrative Oncology" Current Oncology 15, no. s2: 107-108. https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3747/co.v15i0.273
