Naturopathic Doctors Play Increasing Role in Oncology Care
By Monica Smith, Clinical Oncology News
The use of integrative care in oncology has become somewhat standard at large academic centers. Now it's gaining ground in smaller treatment centers, where physicians recognize that for many cancer patients, holistic support throughout the course of their treatment and in survivorship is of increasing importance."The use of herbs and supplements in general is growing in the U.S., and the use of integrative medicine is increasing as more people are interested in supporting their standard treatment, whether it's for cancer, diabetes or other health issues," said Michelle Niesley, ND, MS, FABNO, a naturopathic physician with the Clinic of Natural Medicine, in Eugene, Ore.
"They're looking for things they can do that will give them the best chance to live the highest-quality life they can."
