The Integrative Medicine Program provides structure and direction for research, education and patient care efforts in complementary and integrative medicine.

Vision
To be at the forefront in research, education and patient care in complementary and integrative medicine for cancer patients.

Mission
To conduct cutting-edge research examining intervention programs to improve quality of life and clinical outcomes. To provide authoritative, accurate and current information for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals. To offer complementary therapies that may be used in concert with mainstream care to manage symptoms, relieve stress and enhance quality of life.

Research
Our research focus is on reducing the negative consequences of cancer diagnosis and treatment through studying the use of programs such as acupuncture and yoga to treat side effects and improve quality of life and by examining the use of plants and other natural compounds to treat cancer and cancer-related symptoms.

Education
The Complementary/Integrative Medicine Resources (CIMER) website provides authoritative, current information for health care professionals, caregivers and patients who want to know more about how to safely supplement conventional cancer care with complementary and integrative medicine therapies. The website also coordinates educational activities, such as a monthly lecture series at M. D. Anderson and online continuing education through links to Natural Standard, the National Cancer Institute and the American Botanical Council.

Patient Care
The Place...of wellness offers complementary therapies that are used in concert with standard care to manage symptoms such as pain or nausea and to relieve stress and enhance quality of life. This clinic is open to current and former cancer patients, their family members and caregivers, regardless of where their treatment is or has been received.