Integrative Oncology in Indian Subcontinent: An Overview
Published: March 1, 2015 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2015/.5714
Ananthalakshmi Ramamoorthy, Sunitha Janardhanan, Sathiyajeeva Jeevakarunyam,
Nadheem Jeddy, Senthil Eagappan
1. Reader, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India.
2. Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India.
3. Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India.
4. Professor, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India.
5. Lecturer, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Chennai, India.
Correspondence
Dr. R. Ananthalakshmi,
Reader, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India.
E-mail: drananthumds@gmail.com
Integrative oncology is a combination of one where complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with conventional cancer treatment modalities is used to manage symptoms, control side-effects and improve the state of mental wellbeing. The ancient Indian medicinal approach in cancer treatment and management has a wide array of herbs and practices. There is an increasing demand for traditional and natural medicine by the cancer patients. The conventional oncologic surgeons and physicians should be aware of the role of cCAM that are available in Indian subcontinent and provide a treatment that focuses on the physical and mental state of wellness in combating cancer.
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