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Other authors / contributors: | Leung, Ping-Chung, 1941-
Fong, Harry Hong Sang, 1935-
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ISBN: | 9789812709301 9812709304 9789812709295 9812709290
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Digital file characteristics: | data file
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Notes: | Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
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Summary: | Cancer treatment has enjoyed half a century of healthy development, relying mainly on surgery, cytotoxic therapy and radiation. Achievements and successes are well reflected in the longer survival period and better quality of life. Nonetheless, cancer still spreads locally, recurs, metastasizes and remains one of the top killers. Instead of concentrating on cancer removal, it has become obvious that supportive measures are also important. These include the means to improve quality of life during treatment and to contain tumor growth. To this end, herbal medicine appears to offer holistic suppo.
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Other form: | Print version: Alternative treatment for cancer. Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific, ©2007
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