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Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: E-Only Section Source Type: research
Effects of Chronic Endurance Exercise on Doxorubicin-Induced Thymic Damage
The use of prior exercise training has shown promise in minimizing doxorubicin (DOX)-induced physical impairments. The purpose of this study was to compare changes in thymus mass, thymocyte (T-cell) number, and tissue peroxidation following chronic endurance exercise and DOX treatment in the rat. The thymus mass, number of viable T-cells, and levels of malondialdehyde and 4-hydroxyalkenals (MDA+4-HAE) were compared 3 days post-injection between rats assigned to the following treatment conditions: (a) 10 weeks of endurance training, followed by a saline injection 24 hours after the last training session (TM+SAL); (b) treadm...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Quinn, C. J., Burns, P. D., Gibson, N. M., Bashore, A., Hayward, R., Hydock, D. S. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Impact of Anthocyanidins on Mitoxantrone-Induced Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity: An In Vitro and In Vivo Analysis
Conclusion. Combination of MAL/PEL with lower doses of MXT, especially MAL+MXT increases the cytotoxicity in cancer cells. In addition, MXT treatment with MAL/PEL reduced MXT-induced genotoxicity and protected normal cells during chemotherapy. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Dhivya, S., Khandelwal, N., Abraham, S. K., Premkumar, K. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Evaluation of Antitumor Activity of Long-Circulating and pH-Sensitive Liposomes Containing Ursolic Acid in Animal Models of Breast Tumor and Gliosarcoma
Conclusion. SpHL-UA did not show antiangiogenic activity in a gliosarcoma model and seemed to induce an antiangiogenic effect in the human breast tumor model. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Rocha, T. G. R., Lopes, S. C. d. A., Cassali, G. D., Ferreira, E., Veloso, E. S., Leite, E. A., Braga, F. C., Ferreira, L. A. M., Balvay, D., Garofalakis, A., Oliveira, M. C., Tavitian, B. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Coleys Lessons Remembered: Augmenting Mistletoe Therapy
The following four observations point in the same direction, namely that there is an unleveraged potential for stimulating the innate immune system against cancer: (1) experimental treatments with bacterial extracts more than 100 years ago by Coley and contemporaries, (2) a positive correlation between spontaneous regressions and febrile infection, (3) epidemiological data suggesting an inverse correlation between a history of infection and the likelihood of developing cancer, and (4) our recent finding that a cocktail of pattern recognition receptor ligands (PRRLs) can eradicate solid tumors in cancer mice if applied metr...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Orange, M., Reuter, U., Hobohm, U. Tags: Educational Review Source Type: research
A Feasibility Pilot Trial of Individualized Homeopathic Treatment of Fatigue in Children Receiving Chemotherapy
Conclusions. Trials of individualized homeopathy for fatigue reduction in pediatric cancer are not feasible in this context; lack of interest was a primary reason. Alternative approaches to evaluating homeopathy efficacy are needed. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Brule, D., Gillmeister, B., Lee, M., Alexander, S., Gassas, A., Hendershot, E., Zupanec, S., Dupuis, L., Sung, L. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Individualized Integrative Cancer Care in Anthroposophic Medicine: A Qualitative Study of the Concepts and Procedures of Expert Doctors
Conclusion. Integrative cancer care pursues an individualized and patient-centered approach, encompassing conventional and multimodal complementary interventions, and addressing, along with physical and functional needs, the emotional and spiritual needs of patients. This seems to be important for tumor and symptom control, and addresses major challenges and important goals of modern cancer care. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kienle, G. S., Mussler, M., Fuchs, D., Kiene, H. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Survival Analysis of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Treated by Using Wheel Balance Cancer Therapy
Conclusions. Our study indicates that WBCT might be effective to prolong the length of survival for patients with advanced NSCLC who have previously undergone conventional treatment and have an ECOG PS <3. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kim, J., Cho, C.-K., Yoo, H.-S. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Perioperative Rehabilitation in Operable Lung Cancer Patients (PROLUCA): A Feasibility Study
Conclusion. The early postoperative exercise program for patients with NSCLC was safe and feasible, but in a fast-track set up, a preoperative home-based exercise program was not feasible for this population. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Sommer, M. S., Trier, K., Vibe-Petersen, J., Missel, M., Christensen, M., Larsen, K. R., Langer, S. W., Hendriksen, C., Clementsen, P. F., Pedersen, J. H., Langberg, H. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Effects of a Community-Based Multimodal Exercise Program on Health-Related Physical Fitness and Physical Function in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study
Conclusions. Outcome measures showed moderate to large ES improvements after participants completed the 12-week multimodal exercise program for breast cancer survivors. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Foley, M. P., Hasson, S. M. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Using a Whole Person Approach to Support People With Cancer: A Longitudinal, Mixed-Methods Service Evaluation
Conclusions. Using a whole person approach for the LWC enabled the needs of participants to be met, and statistically and clinically significant improvements in HRQoL and MYCaW Concerns were reported. Qualitative data analysis explored how experiencing whole person support enabled participants to make and sustain healthy lifestyle changes associated with improved survivorship. Barriers experienced to making health behavior change were also identified. These data then informed wider and more person-centered clinical provision to increase the maintenance of positive long-term behavior changes. Comparison of whole person appr...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Polley, M. J., Jolliffe, R., Boxell, E., Zollman, C., Jackson, S., Seers, H. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Neuropsychological Interventions on Cognitive Function in Non-Central Nervous System Cancer Survivors
Conclusion. Findings from this meta-analysis indicate that neuropsychological interventions can improve cognitive function in non-CNS cancer survivors, and support the need for future research. However, the conclusion from this meta-analysis was based on trials with small sample sizes. Future research should be conducted using a larger sample size. Relevant clinical implications were discussed accordingly. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Zeng, Y., Cheng, A. S. K., Chan, C. C. H. Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research
A Systematic Review of Spiritually Based Interventions and Psychoneuroimmunological Outcomes in Breast Cancer Survivorship
Conclusion. From a PNI perspective, future spiritually based interventions should include standardized measures of religiousness and spirituality in order to understand relationships between and among religiousness, spirituality, and neuroendocrine-immune outcomes. Future research should now focus on determining the minimum dose and duration needed to improve or stabilize neuroendocrine-immune function, as well as diverse setting needs, including home-based practice for survivors who are too ill to travel to group sessions or lack economic resources. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hulett, J. M., Armer, J. M. Tags: Review Articles Source Type: research
Celebrating 15 Years of Publication of Integrative Cancer Therapies With Positive Change
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Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Block, K. I. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
The Antimetastatic and Antiangiogenesis Effects of Kefir Water on Murine Breast Cancer Cells
Conclusions. Kefir water inhibited tumor proliferation in vitro and in vivo mainly through cancer cell apoptosis, immunomodulation by stimulating T helper cells and cytotoxic T cells, and anti-inflammatory, antimetastatic, and antiangiogenesis effects. This study brought out the potential of the probiotic beverage kefir water in cancer treatment. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - November 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Zamberi, N. R., Abu, N., Mohamed, N. E., Nordin, N., Keong, Y. S., Beh, B. K., Zakaria, Z. A. B., Nik Abdul Rahman, N. M. A., Alitheen, N. B. Tags: E-Only Section Source Type: research
