Practical considerations and challenges in establishing a de novo integrative holistic cancer care service in a national cancer center

Abstract

In a national cancer institute, cancer patients with co-morbid physical or mental disorder need holistic cancer care service. Integrative holistic care service will help in the diagnosis and management of cancer survivors who undergo different therapies.This article is aimed to report the practical considerations and challenges associated with establishing a de novo integrative holistic cancer care service in a national cancer center in Gulf region, as long as discussing the rationale, clinical and educational benefits and the resources required for such establishment.