ABSTRACT

Integrative oncology (10) is the next step in the evolution of cancer care. It addresses the limitations of the current system, while retaining its successful features. It includes the use of evidence-based tools that translate into definable outcomes in the fields of preventive, supportive and antineoplastic care. These tools have their origin both in Western, conventional medicine and in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) traditions. 10 addresses all participants in a sustainable process of cancer care, at all levels of their being and experience. Along with tools that translate into definable outcomes, it also includes methods that can transform the health of individual participants and the entire medical system.