Full Circle Fund in collaboration with other academic institutions, is committed to undertaking rigorous research to add to the evidence base for integrated cancer care.

There is an increasing body of research evidence for the use of complementary and supportive therapies in cancer care, although we acknowledge more evidence in some areas is needed. Further evidence that the Government recognises the importance of promoting research into complementary medicine and cancer care is demonstrated by the recent formation of the 'Complementary Therapies Clinical Studies Development Group' as part of the National Cancer Research Institute.