Integrative Oncology (Weil Integrative Medicine Library) 2nd Edition

I have always trusted Dr. Weil because he does not hesitate to tell you when something does not work, even if it does involve nutrition or integrative medicine and he always supplies studies to back up his opinion. This book is no different in those respects. While the book is lengthy and written in what is often medical text, there is always a gray highlighted box or area of the chapter which will clarify what the layman may not understand. Dr. Weil also agrees that traditional medicine is often the first line of defense, especially in the case of cancer, and that integrative medicine is a valuable support to that for the patient. Lung, colorectal, prostate, and breast cancer are covered in their own chapters and the remainder of the book is entirely comprehensive...massage therapy, art and music, mistletoe, supplements....it is all here. I do wish that there could be an even more updated version of the book which could address newer questions in cancer treatment, but what is here is certainly reliable.

This is a huge medical TEXT BOOK. But a lay person can get good insight from the information it contains. It is not like Andrew Weil's other books written for the general public. Dr. Weil's presents current studies and science based information.

Valuble resource

I purchased this as a gift for an upcoming graduation for a medical student becoming an ND (naturopathic doctor). This was on her list of books that she wanted. What a great surprise this will be when she opens it as a new doctor. This is a very popular book and would be a great addition to your library

Both of these doctor authors are trustworthy. Nice to have alternatives compiled in one book. The turkey tail (mushroom) and a few other concepts mentioned were real eye openers. Pricey but worth it. Wish they would have an updated version which would include any research about the ketogenic diet.

Chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation are not the whole story. Quite probably, they are the "minor elements" of cancer care. I wish for the day when cancer doctors receive a broader education. I regret that it took me thirty years of oncology practice in the conventional world to figure out that there is so much more.

800 pages of research substantiated advice on staying health and beating cancer.

I found that the information was helpful with a family cancer. It gave a good spectrum of treatments together with unbiased commentary regarding known efficacy of treatments and supplemental alternatives. Anecdotal information nicely debunked.

This is a wonderful book by Andrew Weil. It is exaustive. But has covered in depth. Very much satisfied with the book.- Vandana Deo

Vorneweg: Ich beschäftige mich von Berufswegen mit der Thematik, somit sind mir schon einige Arbeiten zum Thema integrative Onkologie bekannt. Dies ist die zweite Ausgabe des Buches, in welcher einige Überarbeitung im Vergleich zur ersten sichtbar sind.WARUM DIESES BUCHDieses Buch wurde von medizinischen Fachkräften geschrieben, die schon jahrelang mit der Materie vertraut sind. Es handelt sich also um kein Buch, das ausschließlich theoretisches Wissen zusammenträgt. Vielmehr werden Erkenntnisse aus Studien mit den praktischen Erfahrungen der Autoren verbunden. Dadurch erhält der Leser eine sehr gute, wenn auch zum Teilen subjektive Einschätzung, welche Teilbereiche der integrativen Onkologie wie in das Behandlungskonzept eingegliedert werden können und was jeweils davon zu erwarten ist. Die Quellenangabe im Buch ist sehr ausführlich, alle Aussagen sind ausreichend mit Publikationen belegt.Dieses Buch bietet viele Aspekte der integrativen Onkologie. Auch solche, die im klinischen Alltag meist nicht berücksichtigt werden. Besonders erwähnenstwert finde ich zum Beispiel ein Kapitel über die Rolle der Spiritualität bei einer Krebserkrankung.FÜR WEN IST DIESES BUCHDIeses Buch richtet sich in erster Linie an medizinisches Personal, das zur Betreuung von Krebspatienten berufen ist. Daneben dürften jedoch auch viele kundige Angehörige oder Patienten von der Lektüre dieses Buches profitieren. Sie werden darin jedoch keine konkreten Vorschläge für ihre jeweiligen Erkrankung finden.