What treatments has the CIMER Web site reviewed?

What treatments has the CIMER Web site reviewed?

For a list of therapies reviewed by the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center CIMER Web site, go to Reviews of Therapies. Reviews of specific therapies may then be accessed by selecting the linked heading of each of the following sections:

• Alternative Medical Systems
• Herbal/Plant Therapies
• Biologic/Organic/Pharmacologic
• Nutrition & Special Diets
• Manipulative & Body-Based Methods
• Mind-Body Approaches
• Energy Therapies

Are there any cautions or warnings about alternative therapies?

Yes! Some complementary agents or therapies may be useful for cancer patients; however, some may be harmful in certain situations. M. D. Anderson Cancer Center cautions patients to consult with their oncologist before attempting to use agents or therapies referenced on these pages. Inclusion of an agent, therapy or resource on this CIMER Web site does not imply endorsement by M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Can you refer me to a complementary/alternative medicine physician in my area?

The M. D. Anderson Cancer Center does not refer patients to physicians or practitioners of complementary/alternative therapies. A database of physicians who are knowledgeable about alternative therapies is maintained by the Commonweal Cancer Help Program in California (avilamimi@aol.com). These physicians are not promoted by Commonweal. Rather, they have been recommended by cancer patients, and Commonweal shares the reports from patients about these physicians.

Does M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have any programs in complementary medicine?

M. D. Anderson Cancer Center does have some programs involving complementary/integrative therapies. You may learn about these programs by going to Educational Programs & Events on the CIMER Web site or to the Place...of wellness.

Does M. D. Anderson have any information on clinical trials in complementary medicine?

Yes, you may find this information by going to Clinical Trials in Integrative Oncology. For a listing of all clinical trials at M. D. Anderson, you can return to the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Home Page, select "Patients and Public" and then "Clinical Trials".

What types of complementary/integrative medicine programs does M. D. Anderson have available for patients?

To learn more about complementary/integrative medicine, you can visit the Web site for the Place...of wellness here at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center .

Te Place...of wellness was the first of its kind in a comprehensive cancer center, providing an environment where all people touched by cancer may enhance their lives through programs that complement medical care and focus on the healing abilities of the mind, body and spirit.