- "We always talk about the three pillars of cancer therapy -- radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery -- and it's become quite clear now that there's going to be a fourth pillar, which is immunotherapy,"
- Immunotherapy is quickly emerging as the future of cancer treatment, scientists say
- The therapy works by harnessing the immune system to fight cancer from within
- By Cnn.com
New study shows high use of complementary therapies by cancer inpatients →
Patients hospitalized for cancer treatment commonly use complementary and integrative health (CIH) approaches such as nutritional supplements, special diets, and massage according to a new study. More than 95% of patients expressed interest in at least one of these types of therapies if offered during their hospital stay
by Medical News Today/ Adapted Media Release
High use of alternative medicine in senior oncology patients →
Alternative medicines are widely thought to be at least harmless and very often helpful for a wide range of discomforts and illnesses. However, although they're marketed as "natural," they often contain active ingredients that can react chemically and biologically with other therapies.
by Medical News Today/ Adapted Media Release