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Lifestyle, biomechanical, and bioenergetic complementary therapies in pediatric oncology.
Authors: McLean TW, Kemper KJ Abstract After the diagnosis of cancer in a child is made, many families complement conventional medical care with lifestyle changes including diet, exercise, environment, and mind-body therapies. Biomechanical, bioenergetic, and other therapies are also sometimes sought. These include massage, chiropractic, acupuncture/acupressure, therapeutic touch, Reiki, homeopathy, and prayer. Some of these complementary therapies have well-established roles in cancer therapy for children, whereas others are controversial and require more research. PMID: 17022926 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology - December 2, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Soc Integr Oncol Source Type: research

Complementary and alternative medicine for cancer patients: results of the EPAAC survey on integrative oncology centres in Europe
Conclusions Mapping of the centres across Europe is an essential step in the process of creating a European network of centres, experts and professionals constantly engaged in the field of integrative oncology, in order to increase, share and disseminate the knowledge in this field and provide evidence-based practice.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - December 4, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Abstract P2-12-03: The financial costs of metastatic breast cancer and the decisions patients make to cope with costs: Findings from the Cancer Experience Registry
Conclusion: MBC places a significant financial burden on patients, which can result in patients taking measures that can significantly impact their quality of life. Future implications for research include the development and evaluation of interventions designed to enhance doctor-patient communication and support (e.g., financial counseling) to ensure that the financial cost of MBC does not negatively impact the patient’s quality of life, course of cancer care, and health outcomes. Citation Format: Joanne Buzaglo, Anne Morris, Melissa Miller, Allison Harvey, Mitch Golant. The financial costs of metastatic breast cancer a...
Source: Cancer Research - April 30, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Buzaglo, J., Morris, A., Miller, M., Harvey, A., Golant, M. Tags: Poster Session Abstracts Source Type: research

A French survey on the resort of oral alternative complementary medicines used in children with cancer.
CONCLUSIONS: The use of oral CAM in this survey was common. For most parents, this use was effective and appreciated because they generated fewer side effects than conventional treatments. However, doctors were not systematically informed of this use. This is problematic because some CAM such as herbal supplements could potentially cause interactions with cancer treatments. More information about CAM is necessary in pediatric onco-hematology. PMID: 26387822 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Bulletin du Cancer - September 17, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Philibert C, Hoegy D, Philippe M, Marec-Bérard P, Bleyzac N Tags: Bull Cancer Source Type: research

A76 * Homeopathy in the treatment of menopausal symptoms in patients with early breast cancer
Source: Annals of Oncology - October 26, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Desiderio, F., Rudnas, B., Panzini, I., Pini, E., Gianni, L., Tamburini, E., Ravaioli, A., Drudi, G., Tassinari, D. Tags: Session A. Breast cancer Source Type: research

Use of complementary and alternative medicine by pediatric oncology patients during palliative care
Conclusions The study provides information about usage of CAM in children suffering from cancer during the palliative phase of the disease. Further research is required to investigate benefits, potential adverse effects, and the potential efficacy of CAM in this population.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - May 25, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Epidemiology of complementary and alternative medicine therapy use in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant survivorship patients in Australia
This study demonstrates that a large proportion (54.1%) of HSCT survivors is using one or more form of complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapies. Given the potential benefits demonstrated by small studies of particular CAM therapies in this patient group, as well as clearly documented therapies with no benefit or even toxicity, this result shows there is a large unmet need for additional studies to ascertain efficacy and safety of CAM therapies in this growing population.
Source: Cancer Medicine - October 26, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Julian Lindsay, Masrura Kabir, Nicole Gilroy, Gemma Dyer, Lisa Brice, John Moore, Matthew Greenwood, Mark Hertzberg, David Gottlieb, Stephen R. Larsen, Megan Hogg, Louisa Brown, Gillian Huang, Jeff Tan, Christopher Ward, Ian Kerridge Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Complementary and alternative medicine in radiation oncology
ConclusionIn comparison to other studies, usage of CAM parallel to RT in our department is considered to be low. Acceptance amongst patients is present, as treatment integrated into the individual oncology therapy would be used by about two-third of patients.
Source: Strahlentherapie und Onkologie - January 26, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Use of non-conventional medicine two years after cancer diagnosis in France: evidence from the VICAN survey
ConclusionThis is the first study on NCM use 2  years after cancer diagnosis in France. In nearly half of the NCM users, cancer diagnosis was one of the main factors which incited patients to use NCM. Apart from the NCM users’ socioeconomic profile, the present results show that impaired health was a decisive factor: opting for unconventional approaches was therefore a pragmatic response to needs which conventional medicine fails to meet during the course of the disease.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsBetter information of patients and caregivers is needed to allow access to these therapies to a larger population of survivors.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - January 31, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Prevalence and expectations of "alternative and complementary medicine" use during radiotherapy in 2016: A prospective study.
CONCLUSION: Alternative and complementary medicines are used more by women, and by patients who used them before radiotherapy. The desired effects are mainly to reduce the side effects of the treatments. More than 80% of patients, whether or not they use alternative and complementary medicine, demand medical information. PMID: 30197027 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Cancer Radiotherapie - September 6, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Dupin C, Arsène-Henry A, Charleux T, Haaser T, Trouette R, Vendrely V Tags: Cancer Radiother Source Type: research

Evaluating the Demand for Integrative Medicine Practices in Breast and Gynecological Cancer Patients
Conclusion: There is a considerable demand for integrative medicine among breast and gynecological cancer patients. Our results underline the need for the implementation of evidence-based integrative treatments in cancer care in order to meet the standards of modern oncology.Breast Care
Source: Breast Care - October 24, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Complementary and alternative medicine use in two French pediatric oncology centers: A common practice.
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of complementary and alternative medicines administration is high, even if scientific evidence is limited regarding the effects, mechanisms of action and security of CAM. Research is necessary to improve the communication and council quality to the family, optimize supportive cares and reinforce the pharmacovigilance. PMID: 30771881 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Bulletin du Cancer - February 13, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Menut V, Seigneur E, Gras Leguen C, Orbach D, Thebaud E Tags: Bull Cancer Source Type: research

Does a homeopathic medicine reduce hot flushes induced by adjuvant endocrine therapy in localized breast cancer patients? A multicenter randomized placebo-controlled phase III trial
ConclusionsThe efficacy endpoint was not reached, and BRN-01 administration was not demonstrated as an efficient treatment to alleviate HF symptoms due to adjuvant ET in breast cancer patients. However, the study drug administration led to decreased HFS with a positive impact on QoL. Without any recommended treatment to treat or alleviate the HF-related disabling symptoms, Actheane ® could be a promising option, providing an interesting support for better adherence to ET, thereby reducing the risk of recurrence with a good tolerance profile.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - April 4, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Advancing supportive oncology care via collaboration between psycho-oncology and integrative medicine
ConclusionsMany cancer patients and survivors report persistent emotional distress and chronic physical problems associated with their diagnosis and treatment. The types of patients seen in this pilot program raise concern about ongoing inequalities in access to integrative medicine and psycho-oncology services, which may contribute to downstream health disparities and poorer clinical outcomes. Future directions will explore billing practices, financial sustainability, and methods to increase access to this type of program for demographically diverse individuals across cancer populations.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - July 27, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

The use of complementary medicine in palliative care in France: an observational cross-sectional study
ConclusionThis second survey on CM use in France; is the first conducted in palliative care centers. Results show people with cancer in Lyon, France, have a very high prevalence of CM utilization.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - January 8, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research