Title: Acupuncture: Evidence and Implications for Cancer Supportive Care
Abstract: Cancer PracticeVolume 9, Issue 3 p. 147-150 Acupuncture: Evidence and Implications for Cancer Supportive Care Joannie Shen md, mph, Joannie Shen md, mph Joannie Shen, MD, MPH, Senior Research Associate, Laboratory of Clinical Sciences, Brain Electrophysiology and Imaging Section, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland.Search for more papers by this authorJohn Glaspy md, mph, John Glaspy md, mph John Glaspy, MD, MPH, Director, Bowyer Oncology Clinic, and Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.Search for more papers by this author Joannie Shen md, mph, Joannie Shen md, mph Joannie Shen, MD, MPH, Senior Research Associate, Laboratory of Clinical Sciences, Brain Electrophysiology and Imaging Section, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland.Search for more papers by this authorJohn Glaspy md, mph, John Glaspy md, mph John Glaspy, MD, MPH, Director, Bowyer Oncology Clinic, and Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.Search for more papers by this author First published: 30 January 2002 https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1523-5394.2001.009003147.xCitations: 7 Department Editors: Joan F. Hermann, LSW; Peter S. Houts, PhD; and Mary Ann Richardson, DrPH. Queries and contributions for Complementary & Alternative Therapies may be sent to the Department Editors at Cancer Practice, American Cancer Society, 1180 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1 Astin JA, Marie B, Pelletier KR, Hansen E, Haskell WL. A review of the incorporation of complementary and alternative medicine by mainstream physicians. 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Publication Date: 2001-05-01
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