SIO Mission

The Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary organization of professionals dedicated to studying and facilitating cancer treatment and the recovery process through the use of integrated complementary therapeutic options. Such options include natural and botanical products, nutrition, acupuncture, massage, mind-body therapies, and other complementary modalities.  Our mission is to educate oncology professionals, patients, caregivers, and relevant others about the scientific validity, clinical benefits, toxicities, and limitations of state-of-the-art integrative therapies.  SIO provides a forum for presentation, discussion, and peer review of evidence-based research in the discipline.  We advocate for responsible public policy and the highest standards of practice in integrative medicine through appropriate training and the certification of health care professionals.