Comprehensive Integrative Oncology

Comprehensive Integrative Oncology is a vital resource for clinicians who seek to blend integrative therapies with conventional oncology care to enhance patient outcomes. This book, authored by experts in both conventional and integrative medicine, emphasizes a holistic approach to cancer treatment. It provides practical guidance on incorporating scientifically-backed therapies like botanicals, supplements, mind-body practices, lifestyle changes, nutrition, and exercise into standard cancer care, all while prioritizing patient safety, prevention, and overall wellness. The book delves into the philosophy of integrative oncology, offers tools for practical application, and presents integrative strategies for cancer prevention and symptom management.

Additionally, it explores the needs of special populations within oncology. It serves as an indispensable textbook for oncology researchers and practitioners who aim to provide holistic and patient-centered care.

• Provides an easy way to look up evidence and treatment information for a symptom independent of cancer type or cancer treatment arch
• Covers unique and important oncology populations including pediatrics, AYA, and metastatic disease
• Includes practical exercises for communicating with oncology patients about integrative therapies
• Presents chapters on emerging “hot” topics such as medical cannabis

Is a Research Professor in Family Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, and Co-Director of the Integrative Family Medicine Program at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include the use and implementation of complementary therapies including self-acupressure and whole food diets for control of cancer-related symptoms of fatigue, sleep disturbance and quality of life. She is highly invested in multi-disciplinary integrative oncology education, and was the course director of an NCI education grant to teach one hundred oncology providers evidence-based integrative oncology. She is the Co-director of the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) Clinical Practice Guideline Committee and is a panel member for the joint American Society for Clinical Oncology-SIO Fatigue in Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Dr. Ting Bao is the Co-Director of the Zakim Center, the past president of the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO), and the current Co-Chair of SIO Education Committee. She was a joint faculty member at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and the Director of the Integrative Breast Oncology program at MSK from 2014 – 2023. She is a board-certified breast medical oncologist and medical acupuncturist, and integrative medicine physician. Because of her clinical and research expertise, she is a member of National Cancer Institute (NCI) Physician Data Query Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Editorial Board. She is also a member of the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Symptom Intervention Committee and she is a speaker and panelist for NCI conducted workshops on oncology acupuncture and cancer CAM