Complementary therapies for cancer-related symptoms Journal Article

  


Authors: Deng, G.; Cassileth, B. R.; Yeung, K. S.
Article Title: Complementary therapies for cancer-related symptoms
Abstract: Relief of cancer-related symptoms is essential in the supportive and palliative care of cancer patients. Complementary therapies such as acupuncture, mind-body techniques, and massage therapy can help when conventional treatment does not bring satisfactory relief or causes undesirable side effects. Controlled clinical trials show that acupuncture and hypnotherapy can reduce pain and nausea. Meditation, relaxation therapy, music therapy, and massage mitigate anxiety and distress. Pilot studies suggest that complementary therapies may treat xerostomia, hot flashes, and fatigue. Botanicals or dietary supplements are popular but often problematic. Concurrent use of herbal products with mainstream medical treatment should be discouraged. © 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords: patient satisfaction; fatigue; review; placebo; cancer patient; neoplasms; palliative care; palliative therapy; cancer pain; cancer therapy; irinotecan; chemotherapy induced emesis; phytoestrogen; drug antagonism; xerostomia; benzodiazepine derivative; tamoxifen; anxiety disorder; distress syndrome; omega 3 fatty acid; alternative medicine; complementary therapies; phytotherapy; dietary supplements; music therapy; dermatitis; acupuncture; hot flush; meditation; fish oil; symptomatology; cachexia; tacrolimus; hypnosis; massage; relaxation training; cyclosporin; hypericum perforatum; amifostine; pain, intractable; menopausal syndrome; red clover extract; red clover; icosapentaenoic acid; acupuncture therapy; genistein; hypericum perforatum extract; soybean oil; pilocarpine; cimicifuga racemosa extract; kava extract; relaxation techniques; calendula; calendula extract; humans; human; aloe vera extract; aloe vera; cimicifuga racemosa
Journal Title: The Journal of Supportive Oncology
Volume: 2
Issue: 5
ISSN: 1544-6794
Publisher: BioLink Communications  
Date Published: 2004-09-01
Start Page: 419
End Page: 426
Language: English
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 15524070
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Notes: J. Supportive Oncol. -- Cited By (since 1996):55 -- Export Date: 16 June 2014 -- CODEN: JSOOB C2 - 15524070 -- Source: Scopus
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