Integrative Cancer Therapies

Aims & Scope

Integrative Cancer Therapies focuses on a new and growing movement in cancer treatment.

Integrative cancer treatment includes therapeutic interventions in the areas of diet, lifestyle, exercise, stress care, and nutritional supplements.

The journal emphasizes scientific validation of these therapies and of therapies from culturally diverse medical traditions, such as herbs, massage, yoga and other meditative movement therapies.

The responsible integration of integrative therapies with conventional oncology treatment is a major focus of the journal.

The use of alternative medical therapies is also explored.

In addition, the journal covers innovative therapies in rapidly advancing areas of medicine that may be affected by lifestyle, including circadian biology, the microbiome and immune-based therapies.

The journal presents scientifically rigorous original research, literature reviews, case studies and commentaries on key topics such as: Contributions of exercise, diet, mind-body therapies and herbs or other supplements to improved cancer outcomes Models for integrating complementary and conventional treatment in clinical practice Evaluation of interventions from traditional medicine systems such as traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda Assessing and improving quality of life for cancer patients Enhancing patients’ recovery after cancer treatments Investigations of the effect of integrative therapies on side effects of oncology treatments Potential interactions of cancer chemotherapy drugs with frequently used dietary supplements Relevant laboratory studies of molecular mechanisms and biology behind integrative approaches.

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 2,650.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Chemotherapy-Associated Oxidative Stress: Impact on Chemotherapeutic Effectiveness

  Citation: 601

  Authors: Kenneth A.

• How Many Cancer Patients Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine

  Citation: 595

  Authors: Markus, Gerd, Gabriele, Danuta, Erik, Marcel

• Diagnostic Accuracy of Canine Scent Detection in Early- and Late-Stage Lung and Breast Cancers

  Citation: 373

  Authors: Michael, Tadeusz, Michael, Alan, Kirk, Teresa

• Reasons for and Characteristics Associated With Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Adult Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 242

  Authors: Marja J., Lynda G., Heather S., Annette

• Cruciferous Vegetables: Cancer Protective Mechanisms of Glucosinolate Hydrolysis Products and Selenium

  Citation: 224

  Authors: Anna-Sigrid, John W.

• Immune System Effects of Echinacea, Ginseng, and Astragalus: A Review

  Citation: 215

  Authors: Keith I., Mark N.

• A Comparative Review of Thermography as a Breast Cancer Screening Technique

  Citation: 214

  Authors: Deborah A., Tanya, Dugald

• Therapeutic Massage and Healing Touch Improve Symptoms in Cancer

  Citation: 212

  Authors: Janice, Mary Ellen, Kay, Joanna Berntsen, Carol, Irving

• Dietary Antioxidants and Human Cancer

  Citation: 204

  Authors: Carmia

• Milk Thistle Nomenclature: Why It Matters in Cancer Research and Pharmacokinetic Studies

  Citation: 202

  Authors: David J., Heather S., Nicholas H.