Integrative Oncology Coming Out
Have you noticed lately that the subject of integrative oncology and complementary cancer therapy is becoming less taboo? It’s starting to actually creep into the regular fare of articles in popular magazines and newspapers. Interviews with key experts in the field are being conducted by well known writers. Until recently, you would only hear of it on a slow news week and only then with apologies and caveats. Now, it’s beginning to be an in thing to do.
The AARP Bulletin which is distributed to approximately 40 million members monthly had a three-page article in its April edition entitled “Battling Cancer.” The article was entirely about integrative oncology as the up and coming approach to cancer. The author, Peter Jaret, quoted several of the leaders of the new strategy including:
Dr. Barrie Cassileth of Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Dr. Lorenzo Cohen of M. D. Anderson
Dr. Donald Abrams of the University of California, San Francisco
David Spiegel of Stanford University
In addition to explaining the nature of integrative oncology, the article highlighted numerous complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies currently being scientifically investigated by major institutions. Those named include mistletoe, electroacupuncture, yoga, pancreatic enzyme, Reiki, and vegetable and herbal supplements. The article closed with “Meanwhile, researchers still hope to find new and effective treatments among the range of unconventional approaches being tested.”
Watch for these types of articles. Ther’re popping up everywhere. Send emails to the publishers letting them know you are interested in such articles. Publishers print what readers want to read. Public awareness is the prerequisite for the success of integrative oncology and the ultimate defeat of cancer as we know it.