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This session will discuss the utilization of chiropractic for patients living with cancer as a chronic illness. It will focus on pre-existing musculoskeletal conditions that become exacerbated during cancer treatment as well as common side effects from chemotherapy and radiation. Several effective chiropractic techniques will be reviewed. In addition to the indication for chiropractic intervention, the contra-indications for chiropractic treatment for cancer patients will be outlined. Evidence based research with references will be provided during the presentation. This presentation's focus on the quality of life for cancer patients will present new ideas for cooperation and collaboration between various health care professions, stressing the complexity of cancer. The issue of quality of life is paramount with cancer patients. The integrative approach allows for specialists to focus on their expertise and refer to colleagues for issues outside their scope of practice.