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Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Cancer Survivorship

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  • The US National Cancer Institute defines an individual as a cancer survivor from the time of cancer diagnosis, through the balance of his or her life

  • Evidence from qualitative studies informs us that supportive care is wanted by cancer patients but it is felt there is a lack of appropriate support services

  • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can play an important role in this approach. This is why we felt it was important to propose a special issue on CAM and cancer survivorship

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Introduction

Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Cancer Survivorship Evidence from qualitative studies informs us that supportive care is wanted by cancer patients but it is felt there is a lack of appropriate support services. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can play an important role in this approach. This is why we felt it was important to propose a special issue on CAM and cancer survivorship.

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