Integrative oncology research in the Middle East: weaving traditional and complementary medicine in supportive care

Ben-Arye E., Ali-Shtayeh M. S., Nejmi M., Schiff E., Hassan E., Mutafoglu K., ...More

SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER, vol.20, no.3, pp.557-564, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00520-011-1121-0
  • Journal Name: SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.557-564
  • Keywords: Integrative medicine, Complementary alternative medicine, Doctor-patient communication, Cancer, Oncology, Chemotherapy, Middle East, Islamic medicine
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has an important role in supportive cancer care in the Middle East and is often used in association with traditional medicine. This article provides a comprehensive review of published data on CAM research in supportive cancer care in the Middle East.