ReviewJournal of oncology practice2019
Putting Integrative Oncology Into Practice: Concepts and Approaches.
Review in Journal of oncology practice, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06328751 (Study With Cancer Patients at the CECON Foundation's Pain Therapy and Palliative Care Service), which is not on this map. Cited by 46 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Study With Cancer Patients at the CECON Foundation's Pain Therapy and Palliative Care Service: Meditation With Immersive Virtual Reality for Pain Relief
Who cites it
46 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Perception, attitudes, knowledge of using complementary and alternative medicine for cancer patients among healthcare professionals: A mixed-methods systematic review.Cancer medicine · 2023Pooled it
- Improved quality of life and prolonged survival with add-on homeopathic treatment in patients with non-small cell lung cancer: a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, three-arm, multicenter study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Trial
- Feasibility and Preliminary Effects of Acupuncture for Cognitive Dysfunction in Diverse Cancer Survivors: A Pilot, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Trial
- Managing Anxiety from Cancer (MAC): A pilot randomized controlled trial of an anxiety intervention for older adults with cancer and their caregivers.Palliative & supportive care · 2021Trial
- Integrative oncology consultation and patient referral to complementary therapies: results from the prospective study THERAC.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Observational
- Stakeholder priorities for advancing integrative oncology across a pluralistic health system: a qualitative study from Singapore.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
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- Barriers to recommendation of integrative oncology modalities in supportive care: a MASCC/SIO survey.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
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- When "CAM" is not CAM: Interpreting national cancer database analyses in breast cancer.The oncologist · 2026Article
- Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Management of Breast Cancer.JAMA network open · 2026Article
- Integrative Oncology Models of Care: Practice Patterns From NCCN Member Institutions.Journal of the advanced practitioner in oncology · 2026Article
- Physical activity and the Neuro-Immuno-Fascial interface in cancer patients: mechanisms, clinical evidence, and therapeutic integration.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Review
- Complementary and Alternative Therapy Use Among Cancer Patients in Qassim: Patterns, Predictors, and Patient Perspectives.Cancer management and research · 2026Article
- Jianpi Rougan Method in Support of Lenvatinib Therapy: A Real-World Study on Maintaining Relative Dose Intensity and Mitigating Toxicity-Driven Discontinuation in Intermediate-to-Advanced HCC.Cancer management and research · 2026Article
- Melatonin in Integrative Oncology: Biological Mechanisms, Therapeutic Evidence and Implementation Strategies.Oncology research · 2026Review
- Evaluation of integrative oncology modalities for symptom management: a MASCC/SIO global survey.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2025Article
- Symphony of Strength: Music and Integrative Oncology in the Management of Glioblastoma.Current psychiatry reports · 2025Review
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- Expert-guided approaches to complementary interventions for common side effects of cancer therapies: a practice-based perspective from integrative oncology centers in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Unmet symptom needs and a desire for holistic health approaches or even cure are among the motivations patients have for seeking out complementary and alternative medicine. Using complementary and alternative medicine instead of conventional cancer treatment can have a negative impact on clinical outcomes and survival. Integrative oncology is a patient-centered, evidence-informed field of comprehensive cancer care that uses mind-body practices, natural products, and lifestyle modifications from different traditions alongside conventional cancer treatments. It prioritizes safety and best available evidence to offer appropriate therapeutic interventions along with conventional care. This review summarizes the underlying principles of integrative oncology and how it is distinct from alternative medicine, and it provides a practical guide for the effective application of evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine interventions in patient-centered care. In addition, we recommend resources for patients and clinicians and provide algorithms for appropriate integrative medicine referrals. Finally, we offer suggestions on developing and implementing an integrative oncology program and addressing current challenges in the field.
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