The Effectiveness of Group Intervention on Enhancing Cognitive Emotion Regulation Strategies in Breast Cancer Patients: A 2-Year Follow-up
Conclusion. Our findings indicate that a group intervention aimed at empowerment of coping strategies had positive long-term outcomes that reinforce adaptive coping strategies and improve less effective strategies of cognitive emotion regulation. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - May 12, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hamama-Raz, Y., Pat-Horenczyk, R., Perry, S., Ziv, Y., Bar-Levav, R., Stemmer, S. M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Forming a Stress Management and Health Promotion Program for Women Undergoing Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions. The intervention resulted in several benefits for the general health status of patients. Therefore, it should be considered as feasible and potentially beneficial for women undergoing breast cancer chemotherapy. However, it is necessary for this intervention to be tested through a randomized controlled trial in a larger sample of patients before adopting this program in standard cancer care. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - May 12, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Pelekasis, P., Zisi, G., Koumarianou, A., Marioli, A., Chrousos, G., Syrigos, K., Darviri, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Phase 2 Study of Acupuncture-Like Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
A prospective phase 2 study was conducted to evaluate the clinical utility of acupuncture-like transcutaneous nerve stimulation (ALTENS) for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Eligible cancer patients had a < 2 ECOG performance score, received neurotoxic chemotherapy, and developed CIPN symptoms for > two months. Randomization was used to eliminate bias in patient selection for ALTENS and was not to compare the effectiveness between the two treatments.ALTENS treatments were delivered using Codetron units. Bilateral acupuncture points included LI4 and LIV3, plus LI11 or ST36 were stimu...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - May 12, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Wong, R., Major, P., Sagar, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Can Avoiding Light at Night Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer?
We examined indoor and outdoor light habits of 278 women, BC patients (n = 93), and controls (n = 185; 2010-2014). Cases and controls were age and residential area matched. Data regarding behavior in the sleeping habitat in a 5-year period, 10 to 15 years prior to disease diagnosis, were collected using a questionnaire. Sleep quality, bedtime, sleep duration, TV watching habits, presleeping reading habits, subjective illumination intensity, and type of illumination were collected. Binary logistic regression models were used to calculate odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals (ORs with 95% CIs) for BC patients in relatio...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - May 12, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Keshet-Sitton, A., Or-Chen, K., Yitzhak, S., Tzabary, I., Haim, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Relationship Between Breast Density and Selective Estrogen-Receptor Modulators, Aromatase Inhibitors, Physical Activity, and Diet: A Systematic Review
Conclusion. TAM induces BD reduction; however, the effect of RLX, tibolone, and AIs on BD is unclear. Although data on association between diet and BD in adulthood are contradictory, intake of vegetables, vitamin D, and calcium appear to be associated with lower BD in premenopausal women. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - May 12, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ekpo, E. U., Brennan, P. C., Mello-Thoms, C., McEntee, M. F. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Chinese Decoction, Kuan-Sin-Yin, Improves Autonomic Function and Cancer-Related Symptoms of Metastatic Colon Cancer
Conclusion
The safety and effectiveness of KSY in improving AD in mCRC patients are through regulating the vagal-sympathetic dynamic balance, which correspond to the TCM yin-yang concept of energy. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Chien, T.-J., Liu, C.-Y., Ko, P.-H., Hsu, C.-H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker Ethanol Extract Suppresses Cell Growth and Invasion in Human Breast Cancer Cells
Conclusion. ESWE exerted its antiproliferation and antiinvasion by regulating MAPK signaling and related metastasis factorsand thus could be a useful therapeutic candidate for breast cancer intervention. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Zhan, Y., Zhang, H., Liu, R., Wang, W., Qi, J., Zhang, Y. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Inhibition of 4NQO-Induced Oral Carcinogenesis by Dietary Oyster Shell Calcium
Oyster has gained much attention recently for its anticancer activity but it is unclear whether calcium, the major antitumor ingredient in oyster shell, is responsible for the anticarcinogenic role of the oyster. To address this issue, C57BL/6 mice were fed with the carcinogen 4-nitroquinoline-1-oxide (4NQO, 50 µg/mL) and normal diet or a diet containing oyster powder, oyster calcium, or calcium depleted oyster powder. The tongue tissue specimens isolated from these mice were histologically evaluated for hyperplasia, dysplasia, and papillary lesions, and then analyzed for proliferation and differentiation markers by ...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Chen, Y., Jiang, Y., Liao, L., Zhu, X., Tang, S., Yang, Q., Sun, L., Li, Y., Gao, S., Xie, Z. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Antitumor Effects of Purified Protosappanin B Extracted From Lignum Sappan
Conclusion. Protosappanin B extracted from Lignum Sappan exerts marked antitumor effects both in vitro and in vivo. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Yang, X., Ren, L., Zhang, S., Zhao, L., Wang, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Evaluation of Su Funing Lotions Inhibitory Effects on Bladder Cancer Cells In Vitro and In Vivo by Intravesical Instillation
Conclusion. SFN inhibited the bladder cancer cell proliferation in vitro and in vivo and significantly prolonged the survival of mice with bladder cancer xenografts, indicating that SFN could be used as a perfusate after surgery for removal of residual bladder cancers cells. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ren, L., Yang, X., Zhao, L., Zhang, H., Wang, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Naturopathic Oncology Modified Delphi Panel
Conclusions. The systematic nomination and questioning of a panel of experts provides a foundational and educational resource to assist in clarification of clinical ethics, philosophy, and research development in the emerging field of naturopathic oncology. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hill, J., Hodsdon, W., Schor, J., McKinney, N., Rubin, D., Seely, D., Parmar, G., Birdsall, T., Alschuler, L., Lamson, D., Birdsall, S., Zwickey, H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Natural Products for Management of Oral Mucositis Induced by Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
Oral mucositis is a common side effect of systemic chemotherapy and radiotherapy of head and neck in patients with cancer. Severe oral mucositis is painful and affects oral functions, including intake of food and medications and speech. Prevention of oral mucositis affects the life quality of patients. Recent studies have been focused on natural products to improve or reduce this complication. Many clinical trials have been performed to assess natural products for treatment of mucositis and their results are promising. The authors reviewed the evidence for natural products in the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis ...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Aghamohamamdi, A., Hosseinimehr, S. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Meta-Analysis of Oxaliplatin-Based Chemotherapy Combined With Traditional Medicines for Colorectal Cancer: Contributions of Specific Plants to Tumor Response
This meta-analysis evaluates the clinical evidence for the addition of traditional medicines (TMs) to oxaliplatin-based regimens for colorectal cancer (CRC) in terms of tumor response rate (TRR). Eight electronic databases were searched for randomized controlled trials of oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy combined with TMs compared to the same oxaliplatin-based regimen. Data on TRR from 42 randomized controlled trials were analyzed using Review Manager 5.1. Studies were conducted in China or Japan. Publication bias was not evident. The meta-analyses suggest that the combination of the TMs with oxaliplatin-based regimens incre...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Chen, M., May, B. H., Zhou, I. W., Xue, C. C. L., Zhang, A. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Efficacy and Interaction of Antioxidant Supplements as Adjuvant Therapy in Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Review
Oxidative stress is a key component in carcinogenesis. Although radiation produces reactive oxygen species, some anticancer agents such as alkylating agents, platinum and antitumor antibiotics exert cytotoxicity by generating free radicals. Nonenzymatic exogenous antioxidants such as vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols can quench ROS activity. However, whether antioxidants alter antitumor effects during radiotherapy and some types of chemotherapy remains unclear. In the present study, we reviewed antioxidants as an adjuvant therapy for cancer patients during chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Electronic literature searches were...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Yasueda, A., Urushima, H., Ito, T. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Palliative Care: A Comparison of Data From Surveys Among Patients and Professionals
Conclusions. To improve communication, physicians should be trained in evidence for those CAM methods in which patients are interested. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Muecke, R., Paul, M., Conrad, C., Stoll, C., Muenstedt, K., Micke, O., Prott, F. J., Buentzel, J., Huebner, J., On Behalf of PRIO (Working Group Prevention and Integrative Oncology of the German Cancer Society) Tags: Articles Source Type: research
