Complementary Medicine Use May Have Link to Increased Risk of Death in Cancer
A retrospective observational study revealed an association between complementary medicine use and patient adherence to conventional cancer treatment.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Chinese Traditional Medicine Showed Effectiveness on Pain, Quality of Life in Advanced Cancer
In a randomized study, researchers sought to determine the effect of IV injections of coix seed oil, a Chinese CAM, on pain and quality of life measures for patients with advanced cancer.
Live or Online Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Reduced Cancer-Related Psychological Distress
Mindfulness-based interventions are proven effective in helping patients with cancer manage distress and other psychological symptoms. In this study, researchers sought to determine if Internet-based MBCT can be as effective as face-to-face interventions.
Art as Palliative Care: Bedside Intervention Improves Pain, Anxiety, Mood in Hospitalized Cancer Patients
Results from a study on an innovative program from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, demonstrates the potential positive effects of providing hospitalized patients with brief one-on-one art lessons.
Mindfulness Training May Improve End-of-Life Conversations in Advanced Cancer
Study presented at 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting determined the feasibility of using a mindfulness intervention to improve quality of life and confidence in advance care planning discussions among patient-family caregiver dyads.
Reflexology, Aromatherapy May Reduce Pain, Anxiety of Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer
A study presented at the 2018 ONS Annual Congress explored whether aromatherapy and reflexology can ease anxiety and pain for patients undergoing brachytherapy for cervical cancer.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practices of Lymphoma Survivors in South Korea
A study from South Korea determined the prevalence and type of CAM practices lymphoma survivors used for various purposes including ease symptoms, augment treatment, boost immunity, and gain a sense of control.
Acupuncture Benefits Aromatase Inhibitor-Related Joint Pain
Acupuncture may represent an effective adjuvant therapy in the management of joint pain associated with aromatase inhibitor treatment in postmenopausal women with breast cancer.
Goshajinkigan May Not Prevent Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer
Evidence from previous studies for patients with ovarian and endometrial cancers has suggested that goshajinkigan may treat and prevent CIPN.
Acupuncture an Effective Alternative Treatment for Cancer-Related Fatigue
A meta-analysis of studies determined the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving cancer-related fatigue in patients with cancer, comparing the alternative treatment with sham acupuncture, typical care, and American ginseng.
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