ReviewFrontiers in oncology2016
Ramadan Fasting and Patients with Cancer: State-of-the-Art and Future Prospects.
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- Ramadan Fasting during Pregnancy and Health Outcomes in Offspring: A Systematic Review.Nutrients · 2021Pooled it
- Effects of Modified Ramadan Fasting on Mental Well-Being and Biomarkers in Healthy Adult Muslims - A Randomised Controlled Trial.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2025Trial
- Dietary Interventions and Physical Activity as Crucial Factors in the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- Ramadan fasting and hematological disorders: clinical considerations, risks, and management strategies.Clinical hematology international · 2025Review
- Fasting: A Complex, Double-Edged Blade in the Battle Against Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity.Cardiovascular toxicology · 2024Review
- Perioperative medication therapy for Muslim patients in Germany undergoing oncological surgery: a retrospective study.BMC medical ethics · 2024Article
- Ramadhan fasting for people living with chronic illness: A narrative literature review.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2024Review
- Effects of Ramadan Intermittent Fasting on the Severity of β-Thalassemia Major Patients.Cureus · 2023Article
- Intermittent Fasting-Short- and Long-Term Quality of Life, Fatigue, and Safety in Healthy Volunteers: A Prospective, Clinical Trial.Nutrients · 2022Article
- How Far Are We from Prescribing Fasting as Anticancer Medicine?International journal of molecular sciences · 2020Review
- Does fasting during Ramadan increase the risk of the development of sialadenitis?BMC oral health · 2020Article
- The Impact of Ramadan Fasting on the Reduction of PASI Score, in Moderate-To-Severe Psoriatic Patients: A Real-Life Multicenter Study.Nutrients · 2019Article
- Fasting and Its Impact on Skin Anatomy, Physiology, and Physiopathology: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature.Nutrients · 2019Review
- Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Response to Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs) in Patients With Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: An Outcome of European LeukemiaNet Project.Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer CenterArticle
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Abstract
Ramadan fasting represents one of the five pillars of the Islam creed. Even though some subjects (among which patients) are exempted from observing this religious duty, they may be eager to share this particular moment of the year with their family and peers. However, there are no guidelines or standardized protocols that can help physicians to properly address the issue of patients with cancer fasting in Ramadan and correctly advising them. Moreover, in a more interconnected and globalized society, in which more and more Muslim patients live in the Western countries, this topic is of high interest also for the general practitioner. For this purpose, we carried out a systematic review on the subject. Our main findings are that (1) very few studies have been carried out, addressing this issue, (2) evidence concerning quality of life and compliance to treatment is contrasting and scarce, and (3) generally speaking, few patients ask their physicians whether they can safely fast or not. For these reasons, further research should be performed, given the relevance and importance of this topic.
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