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Article: Cancer expert urges research into therapies
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- Yorkshire Post
- Article date:
- November 18, 2004
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Mike Waites Health Correspondent
MORE research is needed on complementary therapies to evaluate
their success in improving the quality of life of cancer patients, a
leading specialist says today.
Evidence from researchers at Hull University suggests many people
benefit from relaxation therapy, hypnotherapy and guided imagery in
which patients are taught to visualise their bodies' defences
vanquishing tumours.
Trials suggest that the quality of life of patients has been
improved when patients are given the therapies.
But Prof Leslie Walker, of Hull University, says more trials need
to be undertaken to evaluate the cost effectiveness and safety of
other complementary therapies.
In a ...