From Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine
Chinese Medicine and Supportive Cancer Care: A Model for an
Evidence-Based, Integrative Approach
Posted 02/10/2004
Stephen M Sagar; Raimond Wong
Abstract and Introduction
Abstract
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may be integrated with conventional
Western medicine to enhance the care of patients with cancer. Recent
evidence confirms a scientific basis for the use of acupuncture,
herbs, diet and energy therapies. We suggest a holistic care plan
based on the concepts of biological response modification, enhancement
of psychoimmunological function, better symptom control and
improvement of psychospiritual wellbeing. There is enough preliminary
evidence to encourage good quality clinical trials to evaluate the
efficacy of integrating TCM into Western cancer care.
9-page feature at this link:
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/466879?mpid=24696