Complementary and Alternative Medicine Archives

General Oncology, news

Complementary, Alternative Medicine Use High in Cancer Patients

April 17, 2019

One-third of cancer patients, survivors use CAM; 29.3 percent do not disclose CAM use to their doctor

Breast Cancer

Managing Fatigue, Other Adverse Effects of Breast Cancer With Self-Acupressure

By

Bette Weinstein Kaplan

March 25, 2019

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.

General Oncology

Alternative Medicine Beliefs: How Far Will Cancer Patients Go for Alternative Results?

By

Bryant Furlow

December 12, 2018

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.

A doctor comforts a young patient before chemotherapy.

General Oncology

Integrative Medicine in Childhood Cancer: Practices That Can Help Pediatric Patients

By

Bette Weinstein Kaplan

November 14, 2018

A review of studies investigating the safety and efficacy of integrative and complementary medicine practices sought to determine their effects on children with cancer.

General Oncology

Antioxidant Interaction With Cancer Therapy

By

Lisa A. Thompson, PharmD, BCOP

August 21, 2018

What is the concern with antioxidants and chemotherapy or radiation?

Breast Cancer

Improved Pain Scores With Acupuncture for Arthralgia in Breast Cancer Not Clinically Meaningful

By

James Nam, PharmD

August 2, 2018

In a multicenter study, researchers sought to determine if acupuncture effectively relieved aromatase inhibitor-related joint pain in patients with breast cancer.

General Oncology

NCCIH HerbList App Launched to Provide Information on Herbal Products

August 1, 2018

NIH app provides patients with scientific, research-driven info on safety, side effects, and herb-drug interactions.

Side-Effect Management

Hypnosis: A Comparison of the Efficacy of an Intervention Across Patient Populations

By

Bette Weinstein Kaplan

July 27, 2018

Researchers sought to determine if men with prostate cancer would derive the same benefits from hypnosis as women with breast cancer. Their results highlight significant differences in what is helpful for men vs women.