Review of Access to Complimentary Services in NSW Cancer Services

23 Jul 2008
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Complementary therapies are used widely in the general population. When people are diagnosed with cancer, they may continue or start to use complementary therapies either during or after their cancer treatment, often without the knowledge of health professionals.

Cancer in Australia is conventionally treated by surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other drug therapy or combinations of these. Many people with cancer choose to use complementary therapies, although studies to evaluate their effectiveness may be limited.

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