Abstract
Patients with central nervous system metastasis often seek an integrative approach to their care in hope of cure or symptom management. The integrative care plan requires a patient-centered approach which involves attention to their concerns followed by development of a comprehensive plan involving physical, mind-body, and social modalities. Evidence-informed recommendation of modalities such as acupuncture, massage, and mind-body practices combined with open communication and discussion of herbs and supplements, their safety, and interactions with cancer and chemotherapy is critical to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Central Nervous System Metastases |
Subtitle of host publication | Diagnosis and Treatment |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 695-703 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030429584 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030429577 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
Keywords
- Acupuncture
- Brain metastasis
- Cancer
- Central nervous system metastasis
- Complementary and alternative therapies
- Herbs and supplements
- Holistic approach
- Integrative oncology
- Massage
- Mind-body practices
- Natural products
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine