Abstract: . . .  alternative medicine treatment regimen that does not include conventional treatment? If this is your choice, it is important to continue seeing an oncologist on a regular basis so that he/she can help monitor your progress. Q: Is it important for a CAM practitioner to have experience working with cancer patients? It is important to work with a CAM practitioner who has more than 3-5 years of experience treating cancer or one who is guided by an experienced practitioner. It is imperative that the practitioner is knowledgeable about the effects of chemotherapy and radiation, and how CAM therapies can . . .
. . .  recommended? 13. Is this person available to answer my questions? 14. Can I get the treatment I want close to home? How far am I willing to travel? Q: Does my insurance company provide coverage for CAM therapies? Most services provided by CAM practitioners are not covered by insurance companies. Because acupuncturists and chiropractors are licensed in the state of California, many companies now offer coverage for those services. Check with your insurance company or your CAM practitioner to determine if he or she is part of the insurance provider network. For the majority of CAM practitioners, . . .
. . .  ______________________________________ Labriola, Dan. (2000) Complementary Cancer Therapies . Roseville, CA: Prima Health. Lerner, Michael. (1999) Choices in Healing: Integrating the Best of Conventional and Complementary Approaches to Cancer . Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine ( http://nccam.nih.gov/health/practitioner/index.htm , accessed May 8, 2003). For additional information or resources, please visit the Cancer Resource Center at 1600 Divisadero Street on the first floor, or call at (415) 885-3693. The information in this publication is designed . . .
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