Complementary Cancer Therapies

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) may be defined as a broad range of medical systems, philosophies, and therapies that are not considered as part of conventional, mainstream medicine. The use of CAM therapies has increased dramatically since the 1990s. For example, it has been estimated that in 1997 Americans spent between $40 billion to $50 billion on CAM therapies with nearly 35% of these expenditures coming directly from out-of-pocket costs borne by patients that were not covered by health insurance policies. This data indicates that more and more Americans are using CAM therapies and are willing to pay directly for the costs associated with these services.

Complementary and alternative therapies are also commonly used by cancer patients throughout the world, including cancer patients in modern Western countries such as Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Data from published surveys of cancer patients in 13 countries, including several surveys conducted in the United States, indicated that nearly one of every three cancer patients (31%) have used some form of CAM. The most common types of CAM therapies utilized by cancer patients include:

• Dietary modification
• Herbal products
• Homeopathy
• Hypnosis
• Meditation
• Relaxation
• Spiritual healing

The MediFocus Guidebook on Complementary Cancer Therapies is a valuable resource for patients and their loved ones who want to learn more about the role of complementary and alternative therapies in the management of cancer. The goal of the Guidebook is to provide cancer patients and their families with a broad overview of the risks, benefits, and practical considerations related to complementary and alternative cancer therapies so that they will be in a better position to make informed decisions regarding the management of their cancer.

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• What are the risk factors of Complementary Cancer Therapies?
• What standard and alternative treatment options are available?
• Where are the leading doctors, hospitals and medical centers that specialize in Complementary Cancer Therapies research and treatment?
• What are the results of the latest clinical trials?
• Where are the support groups and additional resources in my area?
• What are the promising new treatments on the horizon?

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