The first book of its kind helps healthcare professionals bridge the gap between conventional and complementary medicine. Discussions of a variety of relevant cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts provide credible, medically-oriented information on complementary and alternative health support and palliative techniques for cancer, care and palliation, supported by the scientific evidence for each method. Chapters address psychotherapy, intentionality and mental healing, prayer and spirituality, spontaneous remission, death, dying and hospice care.