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Integrative Medicine Approaches for Cancer Care in South Asia

by Sophia Brown 1,*
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AMJ  2022, 26; 4(1), 26; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20220218
Received: 5 January 2022 / Accepted: 26 January 2022 / Published Online: 18 February 2022
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Abstract

This paper explores the burgeoning field of integrative medicine as a complementary approach to cancer care within the South Asian region. With a significant portion of the world's population living in South Asia and cancer being a leading cause of mortality, there is a pressing need for effective treatment strategies. Integrative medicine, which combines conventional medical practices with evidence-based complementary therapies, offers a holistic approach to cancer management. This abstract discusses the various integrative medicine modalities, such as acupuncture, yoga, and naturopathy, that are increasingly being adopted in South Asia. It also examines the challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers in integrating these approaches into comprehensive cancer care. Furthermore, the paper analyzes the role of policy and public health initiatives in promoting the adoption of integrative medicine in the context of cancer care. The overall aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of integrative medicine approaches to cancer care in South Asia, highlighting both the opportunities and the limitations of this multidisciplinary approach.

Keywords: Integrative medicine, Cancer care, South Asia, Complementary therapies, Holistic approach.;
Copyright: © 2022 by Brown. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Brown, S. Integrative Medicine Approaches for Cancer Care in South Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2022, 4, 26. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20220218
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Brown S. Integrative Medicine Approaches for Cancer Care in South Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal; 2022, 4(1):26. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20220218
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Brown, Sophia 2022. "Integrative Medicine Approaches for Cancer Care in South Asia" Asia-Pacific Medical Journal 4, no.1:26. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20220218
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Brown, S. (2022). Integrative Medicine Approaches for Cancer Care in South Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 4(1), 26. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20220218

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