Restoring Balance for People with Cancer Through Integrative Oncology

Judy A. Fulop; Ania Grimone; David Victorson

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2017.02.009

Restoring Balance for People with Cancer Through Integrative Oncology

Judy A. Fulop^*, Ania Grimone, David Victorson

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Abstract

Integrative Oncology incorporates conventional and western cancer treatment approaches with the best of ancient and traditional medicine including nutrition, supplements, Qigong, herbal medicine, mind-body practices, and more. This article offers a guiding conceptual paradigm from an integrative perspective based on the principles of balance and imbalance. An integrative approach is used to help improve quality of life, enhance lifestyle choices and mitigate symptoms and side effects from conventional treatments. By supporting the patient's mind, body and spirit throughout the cancer treatment journey, the primary care physician is in a key position to work with their patient's oncologist to provide supportive care and recommendations during cancer treatment.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	323-335
Number of pages	13
Journal	Primary Care - Clinics in Office Practice
Volume	44
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2017.02.009
State	Published - Jun 2017

Keywords

Ancient medicine
Cancer
Chinese medicine
Integrative medicine
Mind-body medicine
Nature
Nutrition
Quality of life

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Pharmacology (medical)

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