How Effective Are Popular Palliative Care Modalities for Patients With Advanced Cancer?
An international study sought to determine whether patients with advanced cancer found massage, aromatherapy, and/or reflexology to be effective.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Is Turmeric Good For You? Here’s What Science Says
Is turmeric good for you? We look at what science has to say about its potential role in combating cancer, type 2 diabetes, depression, and arthritis.
Interest Level High, but Knowledge Low Regarding Music-Based Therapeutic Options
A survey study sought to determine levels of knowledge and interest among oncology and palliative care nurses regarding music therapy/care.
Complementary, Alternative Medicine Use High in Cancer Patients
One-third of cancer patients, survivors use CAM; 29.3 percent do not disclose CAM use to their doctor
Managing Fatigue, Other Adverse Effects of Breast Cancer With Self-Acupressure
University of Michigan researchers explored the potential of self-acupressure to help women with breast cancer better manage symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and depression.
Alternative Medicine Beliefs: How Far Will Cancer Patients Go for Alternative Results?
The ASCO 2018 Cancer Opinions Survey revealed an almost unbelievable fact about Americans’ beliefs regarding cancer care. This report examines the lengths some people with cancer will go to in pursuing a “cure” for their disease.
Integrative Medicine in Childhood Cancer: Practices That Can Help Pediatric Patients
A review of studies investigating the safety and efficacy of integrative and complementary medicine practices sought to determine their effects on children with cancer.
Antioxidant Interaction With Cancer Therapy
What is the concern with antioxidants and chemotherapy or radiation?
Improved Pain Scores With Acupuncture for Arthralgia in Breast Cancer Not Clinically Meaningful
In a multicenter study, researchers sought to determine if acupuncture effectively relieved aromatase inhibitor-related joint pain in patients with breast cancer.
NCCIH HerbList App Launched to Provide Information on Herbal Products
NIH app provides patients with scientific, research-driven info on safety, side effects, and herb-drug interactions.
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