Naturopathic Medicine in Oncology
Summary
Integrative oncology is the use of conventional medicine along with evidence-based complementary therapies.In an oncology setting, naturopathic medicine is used as part of an integrative approach to oncology. The medical training of a naturopathic doctor allows them to play an important role in integrative oncology as their training includes extensive education in nutrition, the proper use of nutraceuticals, botanical medicine, mind–body techniques, and physical medicine. This chapter focuses on the role of naturopathic medicine in oncology care through the exploration of case examples with an emphasis on botanical medicine. It also discusses on series of questions and answers for naturopathic medicine in oncology.