Palliative Care: A Holistic Discipline
Although mind and body are inextricably interwoven, psychological factors have received insufficient attention within medicine. The biomedical model though necessary is not sufficient. In medicine and particularly in palliative care, a holistic biopsychosocial approach is required. A number of examples from clinical practice in a hospice setting are presented. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Greer, S., Joseph, M. Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
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Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 16, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Block, K. I. Tags: Editorials Source Type: research
Cisplatin-, Doxorubicin-, and Docetaxel-Induced Cell Death Promoted by the Aqueous Extract of Solanum nigrum in Human Ovarian Carcinoma Cells
In conclusion, the AE-SN exhibited tumor suppression efficacy and improved the tumor suppression efficiency of cisplatin, doxorubicin, and docetaxel in human ovarian cancer cells. Therefore, the AE-SN is a candidate antitumor ingredient that can be used in developing future integrated chemotherapy for managing ovarian cancer. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - October 12, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Wang, C.-W., Chen, C.-L., Wang, C.-K., Chang, Y.-J., Jian, J.-Y., Lin, C.-S., Tai, C.-J., Tai, C.-J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Chemoprevention of Diethylnitrosamine-Initiated and Phenobarbital-Promoted Hepatocarcinogenesis in Rats by Sulfated Polysaccharides and Aqueous Extract of Ulva lactuca
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the common cancers and lethal diseases worldwide. Both oxidative stress and chronic inflammation contribute to the pathogenesis of HCC. Because of limited treatment options and a grave prognosis of HCC, preventive management has been emphasized. The marine macroalgae Ulva lactuca (Ulvaceae) is consumed by humans and livestock because of its nutritional value. Recent studies showed that various extracts of U. lactuca possess antiviral, antiplasmodial, antinephrotoxic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, very limited information is available on anticancer potential...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - October 12, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hussein, U. K., Mahmoud, H. M., Farrag, A. G., Bishayee, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Surveys of Cancer Patients and Cancer Health Care Providers Regarding Complementary Therapy Use, Communication, and Information Needs
Conclusion. Results demonstrate a need for improved CT education and training for patients and HCPs. increasing HCP knowledge and clinical skills will ensure patients’ information needs about CTs are acknowledged and attended to, thereby providing safer and comprehensive cancer care. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - October 12, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: King, N., Balneaves, L. G., Levin, G. T., Nguyen, T., Nation, J. G., Card, C., Truant, T., Carlson, L. E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Overweight and Obese Cancer Survivors in the United States
Conclusions. An overwhelming majority of US cancer survivors use CAM for a variety of reasons. Overweight cancer survivors may be more likely to use CAM than those who are underweight, normal weight, or obese. Cancer survivors should be screened by medical providers for the use of CAM therapies; furthermore, prospective clinical research evaluating the efficacy and safety of biologically based CAM therapies, often used by cancer survivors, is important and necessary for the well-being of this population. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - October 12, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ojukwu, M., Mbizo, J., Leyva, B., Olaku, O., Zia, F. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Acupuncture for Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Arthralgia: A Systematic Review
Conclusions. The systematic review suggests that acupuncture has potential benefits to improve arthralgia caused by AIs. However, further trials of adequate sample size, appropriate control group, and longer follow-up are necessary to investigate the efficacy of acupuncture in AI-induced arthralgia. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - October 12, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Bae, K., Yoo, H.-S., Lamoury, G., Boyle, F., Rosenthal, D. S., Oh, B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
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Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - October 12, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Block, K. I. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Curcumin Inhibits Invasiveness and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Through Reducing Matrix Metalloproteinase 2, 9 and Modulating p53-E-Cadherin Pathway
Conclusion. Curcumin has the potential to become an adjunctive regimen for the prevention of cancer progression and metastasis in oral cancer. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - August 14, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Lee, A. Y.-L., Fan, C.-C., Chen, Y.-A., Cheng, C.-W., Sung, Y.-J., Hsu, C.-P., Kao, T.-Y. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Multifunctional T Lymphocytes Generated After Therapy With an Antitumor Gallotanin-Rich Normalized Fraction Are Related to Primary Tumor Size Reduction in a Breast Cancer Model
Natural compounds are promising sources for anticancer therapies because of their multifunctional activity and low toxicity. Although the host immune response (IR) is clearly implicated in tumor control, the relationship between natural therapies and IR has not yet been elucidated. The present work evaluates IR induction after treatment with a gallotannin-rich fraction from Caesalpinia spinosa (P2Et). Breast tumor 4T1 cells were used to evaluate antitumor properties and IR activation. Apoptosis and expression of immunogenic cell death (ICD) markers were assessed in vitro, whereas IR and postvaccination tumor evolution were...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - August 14, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Uruena, C., Gomez, A., Sandoval, T., Hernandez, J., Li, S., Barreto, A., Fiorentino, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Animal-Assisted Therapy and Counseling Support for Women With Breast Cancer: An Exploration of Patient's Perceptions
Conclusions. Incorporating AAT into the delivery of counseling for breast cancer patients appears to be feasible and acceptable at a patient level. From a clinical perspective, AAT promoted increased communication with health professionals. This is of clinical importance as a means to improve participation and engagement in therapy—important elements in therapeutic outcomes. However, further evaluation of the impact of AAT on specific patient outcomes and psychological morbidity is required. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - August 14, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: White, J. H., Quinn, M., Garland, S., Dirkse, D., Wiebe, P., Hermann, M., Carlson, L. E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Sleep Quality Improves During Treatment With Bryophyllum pinnatum: An Observational Study on Cancer Patients
Conclusion. B pinnatum may be a suitable treatment for sleep problems of cancer patients. Controlled, randomized clinical trials of the use of B pinnatum in sleep disorders are urgently needed. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - August 14, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Simoes-Wust, A. P., Hassani, T. A., Muller-Hubenthal, B., Pittl, S., Kuck, A., Meden, H., Eberhard, J., Decker, M., Furer, K., von Mandach, U., Bryophyllum Collaborative Group Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Vivekananda Yoga Program for Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer and Their Family Caregivers
Conclusion. This novel supportive care program appears to be safe, feasible, acceptable, and subjectively useful for lung cancer patients and their caregivers and lends support for further study. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - August 14, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Milbury, K., Mallaiah, S., Lopez, G., Liao, Z., Yang, C., Carmack, C., Chaoul, A., Spelman, A., Cohen, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Impact of Acute Intermittent Exercise on Natural Killer Cells in Breast Cancer Survivors
Conclusions. The breast cancer survivor group exhibited NK cell responses to 30 minutes of moderate-intensity intermittent aerobic exercise that were comparable with that in the group of physically similar women without a history of cancer. Immune changes related to cancer treatments may be related to the lower absolute NK cell counts observed in the breast cancer survivor group. Although the results of this study are preliminary in nature, they suggest that this type of exercise does not disrupt this aspect of innate immunity in recent breast cancer survivors, thereby supporting current exercise recommendations for this p...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - August 14, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Evans, E. S., Hackney, A. C., McMurray, R. G., Randell, S. H., Muss, H. B., Deal, A. M., Battaglini, C. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Randomized Controlled Study to Determine the Efficacy of Garlic Compounds in Patients With Hematological Malignancies at Risk for Chemotherapy-Related Febrile Neutropenia
Conclusions. GE was safe and did not reduce FN risk in the entire cohort, but yet appeared to exert a protective effect in the lower-risk subgroup. We do not recommend the use of GE for FN prevention in higher-risk patients. A larger-scale clinical trial for the lower-risk subgroup of patients is advocated. (This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as NCT00247039.) (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - August 14, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Gatt, M. E., Strahilevitz, J., Sharon, N., Lavie, D., Goldschmidt, N., Kalish, Y., Gural, A., Paltiel, O. B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
