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Traits of cancer patients and CAM usage
ConclusionThis study is among the first to take a more detailed look at how numerous personal traits are associated with the use of CAM methods and differentiate between the applied methods. Our finding should be considered by conventional health care providers and could be integrated into a holistic assessment, to offer information about complementary medicine and meeting patients ’ needs.
Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology - April 2, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Homeopathic Treatment as an 'Add on' Therapy May Improve Quality of Life and Prolong Survival in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Prospective, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Three-Arm, Multicenter Study.
CONCLUSION: QoL improved significantly in the homeopathy group compared with placebo. In addition, survival was significantly longer in the homeopathy group versus placebo and control. A higher QoL might have contributed to the prolonged survival. The study suggests that homeopathy positively influences not only QoL but also survival. Further studies including other tumor entities are warranted. PMID: 33010094 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Oncologist - October 2, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Frass M, Lechleitner P, Gründling C, Pirker C, Grasmuk-Siegl E, Domayer J, Hochmayr M, Gaertner K, Duscheck C, Muchitsch I, Marosi C, Schumacher M, Zöchbauer-Müller S, Manchanda RK, Schrott A, Burghuber O Tags: Oncologist 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

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

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines among Cancer Patients: A Single-Center Study
Conclusions: The reasons for using CAMs differed among patients. They praised CAMs and kept asking for more information although there is limited evidence about their efficacy in the literature. Thus, prospective randomized controlled trials exploring the safety and efficacy of CAMs in cancer patients are needed.Oncology
Source: Oncology - May 27, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines among Cancer Patients: A Single-Center Study.
CONCLUSIONS: The reasons for using CAMs differed among patients. They praised CAMs and kept asking for more information although there is limited evidence about their efficacy in the literature. Thus, prospective randomized controlled trials exploring the safety and efficacy of CAMs in cancer patients are needed. PMID: 31132779 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Oncology - May 26, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Gras M, Vallard A, Brosse C, Beneton A, Sotton S, Guyotat D, Fournel P, Daguenet E, Magné N, Morisson S Tags: Oncology 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

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

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

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

Prescription in oncology: Homeopathy or psychotherapies and nicotine substitutes?
PMID: 29935913 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Bulletin du Cancer - June 20, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Braillon A, Taiebi F Tags: Bull Cancer Source Type: research

Homeopathy in cancer patients: What does the "best" evidence tell us?
Abstract Homeopathic medicines are used by many patients with cancer, usually alongside conventional treatment. A recent report by the European Academies' Science Advisory Council concluded that "that there are no robust and reproducible evidence that homeopathy is effective". This literature review aims to make the analysis of published controlled randomized trials involving homeopathic treatment in the field of oncology. PMID: 29486922 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Bulletin du Cancer - February 24, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: de Nonneville A, Gonçalves A Tags: Bull Cancer 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

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

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 - 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