Integrative Medicine Program
The Integrative Medicine Program provides evidence-based integrative medicine for cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship to improve health outcomes.
Vision
For MD Anderson to be a leader in providing research- driven integrative oncology clinical care for cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship.
Mission
The mission of the Integrative Medicine Program is to empower patients with cancer and their families to become active partners in their own physical, psycho-spiritual, and social health through personalized education and evidence-based clinical care to optimize health, quality of life, and clinical outcomes across the cancer continuum.
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) Web site 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 Web site also coordinates educational activities, such as a monthly lecture series at MD Anderson and online continuing education through links to Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, the National Cancer Institute and the American Botanical Council.
Clinical Care
The Integrative Medicine Center offers professional guidance to assist patients regarding integrative treatments. The Center provides services and programs that work together with conventional cancer care and focus on physical, mind-spirit, and social health. .
MD Anderson's Integrative Medicine Program:Progress and Future Directions
Directors Lorenzo Cohen, PhD and Richard Lee. MD discuss program achievements, progress and future directions. Hear about MD Anderson's Integrative Medicine education initiatives, research and clinical services.
MD Anderson's Integrative Medicine Program: Progress & Future Directions (58:05)