TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY
2019 , Vol 34 , Num 1
Integrative Oncology
1Department of Radiation Oncology, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara-Turkey
DOI :
10.5505/tjo.2019.1937
Integrative oncology is an emerging field that helps support the health of patients with cancer and their
caregivers through an evidence-informed approach to lifestyle and behavior modification and the use
of complementary health therapies in the context of conventional cancer care delivery. Integrative approaches,
such as lifestyle, meditation, yoga, acupuncture, and massage, can provide patients relief from
cancer and cancer treatment-related symptoms and improve their physical and psychosocial health. In
this review, the current status of this subject both in the world and in our country has been discussed.
Keywords :
Integrative oncology; integrative medicine