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Complementary and Integrative Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer
This article reviews research findings on the beneficial effect of use of CIM modalities in regard to pancreatic cancer, with emphasis on pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).Recent FindingsGiven the often-poor prognosis of the disease, patients with PDAC often seek integrative therapies to help manage the disease itself, to provide support through cancer treatment and its symptoms, and to provide emotional stress relief. Data is accumulating in the past few years on the potential benefits of CIM to the management of pancreatic cancer symptoms and treatment side effects, in order to augment supportive care. This data re...
Source: Current Oncology Reports - February 3, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Cancer-Related Fatigue —Is There a Role for Complementary and Integrative Medicine?
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review aims to assess recent data on possible effective and safe complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) modalities that can be of help to patients affected by cancer that suffer from cancer-related fatigue (CRF).Recent FindingsCancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most common, persistent, and challenging symptoms among cancer patients and survivors. Many world-leading cancer centers incorporate CIM into routine cancer care including integrating multiple approaches to address CRF. Approaches that are supported by clinical evidence on the use of CIM during and following conventional o...
Source: Current Oncology Reports - November 7, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research