Complementary medicine in oncology

In cancer therapy vastly different kinds of treatment regimens, but as a rule scientifically validated and reviewed, play a central role dependent on the tumor entity. Besides the options of schoolbook medicine complementary, alternative and supportive treatment options are becoming more frequently...

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Published inUrologe. Ausgabe A Vol. 48; no. 11; p. 1302, 1304
Main Authors Schnöller, T, Küfer, R, Eismann, T, Rinnab, L
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.11.2009
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Combined Modality Therapy
Complementary Therapies - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies - methods
Humans
Palliative Care - methods
Phytotherapy - adverse effects
Phytotherapy - methods
Plant Extracts - administration & dosage
Plant Extracts - adverse effects
Prognosis
Urogenital Neoplasms - pathology
Urogenital Neoplasms - therapy
Viscum album
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Summary:In cancer therapy vastly different kinds of treatment regimens, but as a rule scientifically validated and reviewed, play a central role dependent on the tumor entity. Besides the options of schoolbook medicine complementary, alternative and supportive treatment options are becoming more frequently used in routine clinical practice. Numerous concepts and agents, partly verified in studies and partly based on empirical experiences are being applied. It is our intention to give a survey of the most common agents and concepts and to point out the risks and capabilities.
ISSN:1433-0563
DOI:10.1007/s00120-009-2110-5