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I would like general information about complementary and holistic approaches
Cancer and complementary therapies
Cancerbackup booklet. It explains what complementary therapies are and how they may help the cancer
patient. It briefly describes the more common therapies, and includes useful addresses and a reading list.
You can view this booklet online, or contact Cancerbackup for a printed copy (free to patients).
Understanding complementary medicine
British Medical Association Family Doctor Series, 2002. ISBN: 1 903474 05 1.
Includes a general introduction to complementary medicine as well as chapters on specific therapies such as massage, acupuncture, healing and hypnosis. See the Family Doctor Books website for more details.
Complementary and alternative therapies
The CancerHelp (Cancer Research UK) website has a section on complementary therapies, with some general advice and brief information on some of the more common therapies.
Complementary and alternative therapies
American Cancer Society website. This website includes a large section on complementary and alternative approaches, with advice on how to choose a safe and suitable therapy. Many common and unusual therapies are covered.
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