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Benefits of complementary therapies

verfasst von: Caroline Hoffman

Erschienen in: Breast Cancer Research | Sonderheft 2/2007

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This paper examines the benefits of complementary therapies, as supported by research evidence, in patients with breast cancer. Complementary therapies are those therapies and approaches used alongside medical treatment for breast cancer to support the patient on their cancer journey. It should be added that an integrated approach to cancer care includes the best of the orthodox medical treatments and the best evidence-based, supportive complementary modalities. …

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Titel: Benefits of complementary therapies
verfasst von: Caroline Hoffman
Publikationsdatum: 01.12.2007
Verlag: BioMed Central
Erschienen in: Breast Cancer Research / Ausgabe Sonderheft 2/2007
Elektronische ISSN: 1465-542X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/bcr1807

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