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Integrative Methods for Management of Toxicities Associated with Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer

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Complementary and alternative methods (CAM) are used increasingly by cancer patients. Here we advocate for an integrative approach, combining evidence-based complementary therapies with conventional medicine in breast cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. Nutrition, exercise, and/or mindfulness-based interventions have been shown to reduce toxicities, improve quality of life, and improve long-term outcomes in breast cancer patients.

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  3. Department of Radiation Oncology, AdventHealth Medical Group, Orlando, FL, USA

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  4. University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL, USA

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Reddy, M., Koipallil, G.K., Orman, A. (2019). Integrative Methods for Management of Toxicities Associated with Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer. In: Wright, J. (eds) Toxicities of Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11620-0_11

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