Abstract
Patients diagnosed with breast cancer have many needs that for a start include the
expectation of cure. Where cure is unlikely there is always a place for hope and spiritual
support. Furthermore whether dealing with the early stages or with the advanced disease
patients require symptomatic control that encompasses pain relief, control of nausea
and vomiting and psychological distress.To achieve all of these goals there is a need
that goes beyond the role of scientific medicine. This position papers describes the
guidelines for the use of complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM) developed by
a workshop on behalf of the European Society of Mastology (EUSOMA).
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Publication history
Accepted:
February 10,
2006
Received:
January 27,
2006
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© 2006 Elsevier Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
