The positive role of traditional Chinese medicine as an adjunctive therapy for cancer

X Zhang, H Qiu, C Li, P Cai, F Qi - Bioscience trends, 2021 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), especially Chinese herbal medicines and
acupuncture, has been traditionally used to treat patients with cancers in China and other …

The effects of aromatherapy on anxiety and depression in people with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

D Li, Y Li, X Bai, M Wang, J Yan, Y Cao - Frontiers in public health, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background Anxiety and depression are highly prevalent in people with cancer. Medical
therapies are usually prescribed to alleviate anxiety and depression, but they are associated …

Effectiveness of complementary therapies in cancer patients: a systematic review

MD Guerra-Martín, MS Tejedor-Bueno… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the second leading cause of death in
the world. In Spain, about a quarter of a million cases were diagnosed in 2017, and 81% of …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of the effect of lavender on cancer complications

A Mardani, M Maleki, N Hanifi, Y Borghei… - … Therapies in Medicine, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective Despite advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, patients still suffer
from the various physical and psychological complications of cancer. The aim of this …

The effect of acupressure or reiki interventions on the levels of pain and fatigue of cancer patients receiving palliative care: A randomized controlled study

H Utli, M Dinç, MDA Utli - Explore, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective Taking pain under control is important to calm the individual and reduce
complications. This research was conducted with the aim of determining the effect of …

Recent Advances in Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)-Containing Herbs Alleviating Radiotherapy- and Chemotherapy-Induced Adverse Reactions in Cancer Treatment

KL Wang, YC Yu, HY Chen, YF Chiang, M Ali… - Metabolites, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cancers represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. They also
impose a large economic burden on patients, their families, and health insurance systems …

The effect of reiki on anxiety, fear, pain, and oxygen saturation in abdominal surgery patients: A randomized controlled trial

H Şişman, S Arslan - Explore, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Reiki on anxiety, fear, pain
levels, and oxygen saturation in open abdominal surgery patients. Materials and Methods A …

Complementary and integrative approaches to cancer: a pilot survey of attitudes and habits among cancer patients in Italy

M Bonucci, A Geraci, D Pero, C Villiva… - Evidence‐Based …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Cancer patients are among the main consumers of traditional, complementary,
integrative, and alternative medicine (TCIM) such as natural products (herbals, integrators …

[HTML][HTML] Global, reginal, national burden and risk factors in female breast cancer from 1990 to 2021

T Lan, Y Lu, J He, C Zhan, X Wang, X Shao, Z Hu - iScience, 2024 - cell.com
This study was to assess the burden, trends, and risk factors associated with female breast
cancer from 1990 to 2021 based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study. In …

Safety, precautions, and modalities in cancer rehabilitation: an updated review

JY Zheng, AC Mixon, MD McLarney - Current Physical Medicine and …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Providing rehabilitation to patients with cancer can be
challenging due to the medical complexity associated with the illness and its treatments …