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Complementary and Integrative Therapies References

  1. Greenlee H, DuPont-Reyes MJ, Balneaves LG, et al. Clinical practice guidelines on the evidence-based use of integrative therapies during and after breast cancer treatment. CA Cancer J Clin. 67(3):194-232, 2017.
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  9. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Are you considering a complementary health approach? https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/are-you-considering-a-complementary-health-approach, 2016.
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