U.S. National Institutes of Health
Cancer Diagnosis Program Cancer Imaging Program Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program Developmental Therapeutics Program Radiation Research Program Translational Research Program Biometric Research Branch Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Last Updated: 07/21/08

About the Office Director

Jeffrey White

Jeffrey D. White, M.D., holds a bachelors of science in applied and engineering physics from Cornell University, and an M.D. from Howard University. His internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology training was done at the Washington Hospital Center. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. More…

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OVERVIEW

The Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM), established in October 1998, coordinates and enhances the activities of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) with regard to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

OCCAM’s goal is to increase the amount of high-quality cancer research and information about the use of complementary and alternative modalities by:

  • Promoting and supporting research of CAM disciplines and modalities as they relate to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer, cancer-related symptoms, and side effects of conventional treatment

  • Coordinating NCI’s CAM research and information activities

  • Coordinating NCI’s collaboration with other governmental and nongovernmental organizations on CAM cancer issues

  • Providing an interface with health practitioners and researchers regarding CAM cancer issues