Complementary Oncology: Adjunctive Methods in the Treatment of Cancer [Hardcover]

Josef Beuth (Author), Ralph W. Moss (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1588903230 | ISBN-13: 978-1588903235 | Publication Date: December 7, 2005 | Edition: 1

Complementary methods are playing an increasingly important role in these treatment of cancer. Resulting benefits are a higher quality of life, reduced instance and severity of the side effects of standard therapy, and a general improvement of the patient's immunological state. The methods - from carefully monitored nutrition, exercise, and psychological support to enzyme substitution, phytotherapy, hyperthermia and microbiology therapy - are critical to a treatment’s overall success.

In this unique book, experts ranging across medical disciplines present scientifically proven data on the efficacy of these methods as they are currently being used, the necessary scientific background, and practical advice for introducing them into practice. With illustrations, tables, and detailed descriptions, this book is an ideal reference and an invaluable tool for educating patients about this encouraging aspect of cancer therapy.

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"..There are hundreds of alternative cancer therapies. How does a practitioner decide which therapies have value, which can extend life or improve the quality of life? Dr. Josef Beuth, MD, and long-time alternative cancer researcher Ralph Moss, PhD, have written a valuable guide to adjunctive or complementary cancer therapies. In-depth..this is an important book."--David Winston, www.herbalstudies.org, www.herbaltherapeutics.net

Product Details

• Hardcover: 303 pages
• Publisher: Thieme; 1 edition (December 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588903230
• ISBN-13: 978-1588903235
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #794,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, February 27, 2007

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John F. Wright (Savage, Minnesota United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Complementary Oncology: Adjunctive Methods in the Treatment of Cancer (Hardcover)

Complementary Oncology is an excellent and open minded exploration of treatment options from a conventional medicine point of view. Even though this book is written by German doctors and researchers engaged in providing conventional care, the discussion is primarily on complementary treatment options and exhibits little or no bias.

Research and potential of many aspects such as exercise, nutrition, psychology, thermography, and many other treatments is well presented (although a bit scientific at times).

Care like proteolytic enzymes apparently is so common in Germany that it isn't even discussed, it's just assumed the patient will include them in their care (they are listed in the back as part of each care plan).

This book isn't for the average cancer patient. However if you have a scientific education and an interest in solid research of topics typically not mentioned or considered by American doctors then this is an excellent book to read. If you are a patient interested in obtaining the best care without bias or a caregiver that desires to be well educated then this book should be a "must have".