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Evidenced-based-evaluation of complementary breast cancer therapies report categorizes those that are helpful and others not so much
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 5, 2014 Source: Report card on complementary therapies for breast cancer Reference: S. Bauer-Wu, S. Zick, R. T. Lee, L. G. Balneaves, H. Greenlee. Advancing the Evidence Base and Transforming Cancer Care Through Interprofessional Collegiality: The Society for Integrative Oncology. JNCI Monographs, 2014; 2014 (50): 294 DOI: 10.1093/jncimonographs/lgu042
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Snake Oil Science: The Truth about Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Every year millions of people flock to complementary and alternative therapists offering a vast array of treatments ranging from acupuncture to biofeedback to urine injections. Millions more purchase over-the-counter alternative medications, such as glucosamine, herbs, and homeopathic remedies. While consumer motivations for turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) vary, there is one common element…