PDQ® Cancer InformationThe NCI's PDQ Office has produced summaries of the evidence for various CAM therapies. These summaries are designed for health professionals/scientists interested in more scientific information about CAM therapies. When accessing this page, scroll down to the section entitled, "Complementary and Alternative Methods of Cancer Therapy". This information, as well as additional cancer-related information, can be found on the NCI website www.cancer.gov Integrative Medicine Programs at NCI Comprehensive Cancer Centers
Cancer Information Service (CIS)The CIS has developed Fact Sheets to provide information about Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Fact sheets are designed for the lay public, patients and families who are interested in finding out more about CAM therapies. When accessing this page, scroll down to the section entitled, "Complementary and Alternative Methods of Cancer Therapy". Or, you may click on one of the fact sheets listed below:
Dietary SupplementsThe NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) supports research and disseminates research results on dietary supplements including vitamins, minerals, herbs and botanicals. The ODS Web site contains the IBIDS Database of published, international, scientific literature on dietary supplements. The ODS has published public information called Facts about Dietary Supplements. FDA Guide to Dietary Supplements NLM FAQs: Dietary Supplements, Complementary or Alternative Medicines NCI-Designated Cancer CentersCancer Patient Education Network (CPEN) The CPEN, a group of cancer patient education program leaders from NCI-designated cancer centers, has released its Complementary and Alternative Medicine Resources at NCI-Designated Cancer Centers. Survey Results February 1999 In addition, CPEN presented a testimony to the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine in May 2001. Testimony Before the White House Subcommittee on the Delivery of Reliable and Useful Information on CAM [Word Document] Congressional Testimony
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MEDLINE Plus Alternative Medicine Information SheetMEDLINE Plus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, provides information about alternative medicine. CAM on PubMedCAM information on PubMed. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) facilitates and supports basic and applied research of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities. It sponsors training for researchers and disseminates information about CAM therapies to practitioners and to the public. 10 Things to Know About Evaluating Medical Resources on the WebThe number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading. This short guide contains important questions you should consider as you look for health information online. Answering these questions when you visit a new site will help you evaluate the information you find. http://www.cancer.gov/clinical_trials/doc.aspx?viewid=C68637AF-2AEB-479D-AB60-228118D9674E FTC site about Health Claims: | |
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