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Comprehensive Integrative Oncology is a vital resource for clinicians who seek to blend integrative therapies with conventional oncology care to enhance patient outcomes. This book, authored by experts in both conventional and integrative medicine, emphasizes a holistic approach to cancer treatment. It provides practical guidance on incorporating scientifically-backed therapies like botanicals, supplements, mind-body practices, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and exercise into standard cancer care, all while prioritizing patient safety, prevention, and overall wellness. The book delves into the philosophy of integrative oncology, offers tools for practical application, and presents integrative strategies for cancer prevention and symptom management. Additionally, it explores the needs of special populations within oncology. It serves as an indispensable textbook for oncology researchers and practitioners who aim to provide holistic and patient-centered care.

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Author:   Ting Bao, MD (Dana Farber Cancer Institute, USA) ,  Suzanna Zick, PhD. (Research Professor, Family Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, and Co-Director of the Integrative Family Medicine, University of Michigan, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780443301940

ISBN 10:   0443301948
Pages:   500
Publication Date:   01 December 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

PART 1 General Integrative Oncology 1. Definition and Philosophy of Integrative Oncology 2. Partnering with Complementary Providers 3. Models of Care in Integrative Oncology (IO Consult, IO Comprehensive) 4. Communication in Integrative Oncology PART 2 Integrative oncology modalities ad tools for practice 5. Prescribing and Resources for Supplements and Botanicals 6. Prescribing/Recommending Cannabis 7. Writing Mindfulness Movement Prescriptions 8. Mindfulness Meditation 9. Diet 10. Fasting or Time Restricted Eating 11. Physical Activity/Movement Prescription 12. Traditional Eastern Medicine 13. Energy Medicine 14. Body Based Therapies 15. Expressive Arts 16. Aromatherapy Prescriptions PART 3 Integrative approaches to cancer prevention 17. Antioxidants 18. Supplements 19. Diet 20. Physical Activity 21. Alcohol PART 4 Integrative approaches to oncology symptoms 22. Fatigue 23. Sleep disturbance and insomnia 24. Anxiety 25. Depression 26. Stress 27. CIPN 28. AI-Induced Arthralgias (Breast Only) 29. Procedural Pain 30. Perioperative 31. Other procedures 32. Nausea and Vomiting 33. Mucositis 34. Xerostomia 35. Constipation 36. Diarrhea 37. Cardio-oncology 38. Sexual Health 39. Cognition and Chemo-fog 40. Vasomotor symptoms (Breast and Prostate) 41. Bone Health 42. Lymphedema 43. Skin Rashes/burns PART 5 Special populations in integrative oncology 42. Pediatrics 43. AYA 44. End-of-life 45. Metastatic 46. Breast Cancer 47. Prostate Cancer 48. CRC Cancer 49. Lung Cancer 50. Skin Cancer 51. Leukemias/Lymphomas 52 Myelomas 53. GYN Cancer 54. Pancreatic, Liver, Esophagus (GI Cancer) 55. Sarcoma 56. Bladder Cancer 57. Kidney Cancer 58. CNS Cancer 59. Head and Neck Cancer

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Dr. Ting Bao is the Co-Director of the Zakim Center, the past president of the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO), and the current Co-Chair of SIO Education Committee. She was a joint faculty member at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and the Director of the Integrative Breast Oncology program at MSK from 2014 – 2023. She is a board-certified breast medical oncologist and medical acupuncturist, and integrative medicine physician. Because of her clinical and research expertise, she is a member of National Cancer Institute (NCI) Physician Data Query Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Editorial Board. She is also a member of the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Symptom Intervention Committee and she is a speaker and panelist for NCI conducted workshops on oncology acupuncture and cancer CAM Is a Research Professor in Family Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, and Co-Director of the Integrative Family Medicine Program at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include the use and implementation of complementary therapies including self-acupressure and whole food diets for control of cancer-related symptoms of fatigue, sleep disturbance and quality of life. She is highly invested in multi-disciplinary integrative oncology education, and was the course director of an NCI education grant to teach one hundred oncology providers evidence-based integrative oncology. She is the Co-director of the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) Clinical Practice Guideline Committee and is a panel member for the joint American Society for Clinical Oncology-SIO Fatigue in Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines.

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