Journal of Korean Traditional Oncology (대한암한의학회지)

Korean Association of Traditional Oncology (대한암한의학회)
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Current Research for Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Cancer - Based on the Data of MEDLINE -

보완대체의학의 암치료 연구 현황 - MEDLINE을 중심으로 -

  • Kwon, Chang-Hyun (East-Wes Cancer Center, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Yoo, Hwa-Seung (East-Wes Cancer Center, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Lee, Yeon-Weol (East-Wes Cancer Center, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Cho, Chong-Kwan (East-Wes Cancer Center, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University)
  • 권창현 (대전대학교 한의과대학 동서암센터) ;
  • 유화승 (대전대학교 한의과대학 동서암센터) ;
  • 이연월 (대전대학교 한의과대학 동서암센터) ;
  • 조종관 (대전대학교 한의과대학 동서암센터)
  • Published : 2005.12.30
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Abstract

Objectives : Many cancer patients use therapies promoted as literal alternative and complementary medicine to conventional medical care. So the health provider has to guide it by appropriate clinical guideline. The purpose is to indicate the international research tool of korean medical oncology for related investigators and help to make the clinical guideline for korean oncology. Method : We reviewed complementary and alternative therapies for cancer and cancer-related symptoms by searching MEDLINE, and using the name and synonyms of the therapy. Publications on complementary medicine were identified by searching the Cochrane Library. Results and Conclusion : Most complementary and alternative medicine used by cancer patients have demonstrable, important benefits, including decreased symptoms and better quality of life. We have to standardize the scientific research protocol for korean oncology and build evidence based medicine in the future.

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