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Homeopathy in the treatment of cancer patients: A review
International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences · 2019 · Vol. 3(1) · pp. 63–64
Charanjeet Singh✉(Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy)KC BhindaParveen Kumar(Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy)
Abstract
Background: Very few cancer patients seek homeopathy as a complementary therapy. Homeopathy is highly controversial as there is no plausible mode of action for these highly diluted remedies. The CAM prevalence among cancer patients was estimated at around 60% to 80%. CAM therapies includes meditation, acupuncture, homeopathy, yoga, and diet into their care Cancer patients should be made aware that homeopathy can be taken as an alternative complimentary medical procedure for improving quality of life. Thus, the aim of this review is to summarize the efficacy of homeopathic remedies used as a only or additional therapy in cancer care.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine StudiesHomeopathyMedicineAlternative medicineAcupunctureCancerMeditationQuality of life (healthcare)Cancer treatmentTraditional medicineComplementary therapy
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Use of complementary and alternative medicine in cancer patients: a European survey
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