Complementary and Integrative Medicine Recommended Resources

This site defines complementary and alternative medicine and its practitioners, how to decipher using CAM therapies, and provides a PDQ (physician data query) list of CAM therapies for patients and professionals.

Provides evidence-based information on complementary and alternative medicine products and techniques, such as herbs and supplements or acupuncture and yoga, for consumers and professionals. (Accessing the information on this site requires a paid subscription. However, the site can be accessed for free in The Learning Center.)

Helps patients and health care providers talk about the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) during and after cancer care. Includes worksheets to track medications, providers, and CAM use; and provides a list of references for more information.

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The official site of MD Anderson Cancer Center for Integrative Medicine provides information about the center including a listing of clinical services provided, a newsletter, upcoming events, contact information, and location.

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is the Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and integrative health approaches.

The Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM) is responsible for the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) research agenda in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as it relates to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management.

Provides guidelines, resources, and education for providers and patients about various types of integrative oncology practices.