Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use by Breast Cancer Patients at Time of Surgery Which Increases the Potential for Excessive Bleeding
Conclusion. Further research is needed to better understand the risks associated with use of a variety of herbs and supplements among women approaching surgery. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 12, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Andersen, M. R., Sweet, E., Zhou, M., Standish, L. J. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Integrative Therapies in Cancer: Modulating a Broad Spectrum of Targets for Cancer Management
Integrative medicine is an approach to health and healing that "makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, health care professionals, and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing." A comprehensive integrative medicine intervention for cancer patients typically includes nutritional counseling, biobehavioral strategies, and promotion of physical activity, as well as dietary supplements including herbs, nutraceuticals, and phytochemicals. A broad-spectrum intervention of this type may contribute uniquely to improvement in cancer outcomes through its impact on a wide variety of relevant molecular targets, in...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 12, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Block, K. I., Block, P. B., Gyllenhaal, C. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
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Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - February 12, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Block, K. I. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Personalized Integrative Oncology: Targeted Approaches for Optimal Outcomes: The 11th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology
The 11th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) brought together more than 300 clinicians, researchers, patients, and advocates to hear and interact with world-leading experts about the latest research in the areas of nutrition, exercise, acupuncture, health services research, meditation, and other integrative disciplines. The conference theme, "Personalized Integrative Oncology: Targeted Approaches for Optimal Outcomes," highlighted innovations in personalized medicine and ways this growing field will advance the evolution of individualized integrative cancer care to the next level. This ye...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - December 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Lee, R. T., Yang, P., Greenlee, H., Bauer-Wu, S., Balneaves, L. G., Zick, S. Tags: Report on the 11th International Conference of the SIO Source Type: research
Ferruginol Inhibits Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Growth by Inducing Caspase-Associated Apoptosis
Conclusions. The findings of the present study provided insight into the molecular mechanisms underlying ferruginol-induced apoptosis in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells, indicating that this compound may be a potential candidate drug for anti-NSCLC. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - December 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ho, S.-T., Tung, Y.-T., Kuo, Y.-H., Lin, C.-C., Wu, J.-H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Chinese Medicine Formula Gegen Qinlian Decoction Suppresses Expansion of Human Renal Carcinoma With Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2
Conclusion. The findings of this study provide experimental evidence of the inhibition of expansion and neoangiogenesis of renal carcinoma by Chinese medicine formula GQLD with involvement of MMP-2 suppression. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - December 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Wang, N., Feng, Y., Cheung, F., Wang, X., Zhang, Z., Feng, Y. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Antiproliferative Activity of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Annona muricata L. on the Prostate, BPH-1 Cells, and Some Target Genes
Conclusion. Annona muricata has antiproliferative effects on BPH-1 cells and reduces prostate size, possibly through apoptosis. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - December 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Asare, G. A., Afriyie, D., Ngala, R. A., Abutiate, H., Doku, D., Mahmood, S. A., Rahman, H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Anticancer Activity of the Phytomedicine DAS-77
This study was designed to investigate the anticancer activity of extracts of the phytomedicine DAS-77. The sulforhodamine B (SRB) in vitro cytotoxicity assay, Sarcoma-180 (S-180) ascites and solid tumor, and L1210 lymphoid leukemia in vivo models were employed. DAS-A001 (ethanol extract, IC50 12 and 13 µg/mL with HCT-116 and PC3, respectively); DAS-A002 (hydroethanol extract, IC50 <5 and 13 µg/mL with HCT-116 and PC3, respectively); DAS-A003 (aqueous extract, IC50 <5 µg/mL with THP-1); and DAS-A004 (dichloromethane:methanol extract; IC50 <5 and 17 µg/mL with HCT-116 and PC3, respectively) ...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - December 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Akindele, A. J., Mahajan, G., Wani, Z. A., Sharma, S., Satti, N. K., Adeyemi, O. O., Mondhe, D. M., Saxena, A. K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Mindfulness for the Self-Management of Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression in Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study
This study investigated the acceptability and feasibility of providing MBSR for women with MBC and of introducing MBSR into a National Health Service (NHS) setting. A mixed methods convergent design was used. Eligible women with MBC, an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score of 0 to 2, stable disease, and life expectancy of at least 6 months were invited to attend (by their oncologist) an 8-week MBSR course. Qualitative interviews with patients, a focus group, and interview with NHS staff were held to explore acceptability and feasibility of MBSR. Questionnaires at baseline, during (weeks 4, 8), and after (weeks 1...
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - December 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Eyles, C., Leydon, G. M., Hoffman, C. J., Copson, E. R., Prescott, P., Chorozoglou, M., Lewith, G. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Dietary Supplement Use Among Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Conclusions. Like cancer patients in other studies, the majority of our HCC patients used dietary supplements. Supplement use was not associated with overall survival but should be studied in larger patient samples. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - December 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Lee, V., Goyal, A., Hsu, C. C., Jacobson, J. S., Rodriguez, R. D., Siegel, A. B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Responsiveness, Content Validity, and Convergent Validity of the Measure Yourself Concerns and Wellbeing (MYCaW) Patient-Reported Outcome Measure
Conclusions. MYCaW scores were highly responsive to change, allowing personalized patient outcomes to be quantified; the qualitative coding framework appears generalizable across different integrative oncology settings and has broader coverage of patient-identified concerns compared with existing cancer-related patient-reported outcome measures. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - December 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jolliffe, R., Seers, H., Jackson, S., Caro, E., Weeks, L., Polley, M. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Effects of a 6-Month Tai Chi Qigong Training Program on Temporomandibular, Cervical, and Shoulder Joint Mobility and Sleep Problems in Nasopharyngeal Cancer Survivors
Conclusions. The 6-month TC Qigong intervention improved neck mobility, maintained TMJ and shoulder joint mobility, and reduced sleep problems for NPC survivors. TC Qigong could be an effective nonpharmacological intervention for managing progressive trismus, chronic neck and shoulder hypomobility, and reducing sleep problems among NPC survivors. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - December 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Fong, S. S. M., Ng, S. S. M., Lee, H. W., Pang, M. Y. C., Luk, W. S., Chung, J. W. Y., Wong, J. Y. H., Masters, R. S. W. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Hypnosis in Breast Cancer Care: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Conclusions. This systematic review found sparse but promising evidence for the effectiveness of hypnosis in breast cancer care. While more research is needed to underpin these results, hypnosis can be considered as an ancillary intervention in the management of breast cancer–related symptoms. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - December 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Cramer, H., Lauche, R., Paul, A., Langhorst, J., Kummel, S., Dobos, G. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
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Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - December 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Block, K. I. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Elimination of Cancer Stem-Like Side Population in Human Glioblastoma Cells Accompanied With Stemness Gene Suppression by Korean Herbal Recipe MSC500
Conclusion: Our results suggest the potential role of MSC500 as an integrative and complementary therapeutic for advanced or refractory high-grade glioma patients. (Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies)
Source: Integrative Cancer Therapies - October 29, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Yao, C.-J., Han, T.-Y., Shih, P.-H., Yi, T.-Y., Lai, I.-C., Chang, K.-H., Lai, T.-Y., Chang, C.-L., Lai, G.-M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
