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Dr. Cassileth is a world-renowned authority in integrative medicine. She is a researcher, educator, and planner who has worked in alternative and complementary (integrative) medicine and the psychosocial aspects of cancer care for more than 25 years.  She has just released a new book, The Complete Guide to Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care. MSKCC’s Integrative Medicine Service’s Web site, , offers evidence-based information about herbs, vitamins, and unproved cancer treatments at no charge to professionals and the public.

Integrative medicine combines modern scientific treatment with complementary therapies that can transform the physical, emotional, and spiritual lives of people living with chronic or life-threatening illness. Complementary therapies such as touch therapies, mind-body therapies, acupuncture, nutrition, and physical activity are not substitutes for mainstream medical care. But when used in concert with medical treatment, they may alleviate stress; reduce pain, anxiety, and other physical and emotional symptoms; and enhance quality of life.

On Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 6:00 PM EST you’ll have the opportunity to hear a brief presentation and to ask the expert, Dr. Barrie Cassileth, about helpful, evidence-based complementary therapies. You’ll learn how to recognize bogus “treatments” you will want to avoid.

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