Complementary & Alternative Medicine in Cancer

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. While some scientific evidence exists regarding some CAM therapies, for most there are key questions that are yet to be answered through well-designed scientific studies--questions such as whether these therapies are safe and whether they work for the diseases or medical conditions for which they are used.

Integrative Oncology aims to provide an informative platform for patients and care-givers to understand the potential benefits and interactions of CAM. This information will assist in the decision of integrating CAM into conventional cancer treatments in a safe and informed way.