SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Effectiveness of Complementary Therapies in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review.
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- Therapeutic potential of modified Yukgunja-tang (Liujunzi Decoction, Rikkunshito) as an adjuvant treatment for lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Pooled it
- The use of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for breast cancer patients-meta-analysis.BMC psychology · 2024Pooled it
- Perceptions of the effects of recorded hypnosis and relaxation interventions for cancer survivors with chronic pain.Complementary therapies in clinical practice · 2024Trial
- Potential Benefits of Complementary Therapies for Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing Oncological Treatment: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Complete tumor regression with exclusive Ayurvedic treatment in adenocarcinoma of prostate: a case report.Journal of medical case reports · 2026Article
- Recent Progress on Polyphenols of Malaysian Honey and Their Molecular Mechanism Pathways in Cancer-A Comprehensive Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Effects of Integrative Approaches for the Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials and Quasi-Experimental Studies.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- Evidence-Based Perspectives on Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Treatment: Current Advances and Clinical Relevance.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Review
- Validation of Chinese medicine syndrome differentiation in early breast cancer: a multicenter prospective clinical study.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Artemisinin derivatives differently affect cell death of lung cancer subtypes by regulating GPX4 in patient-derived tissue cultures.Cell death discovery · 2025Article
- Optimizing chemotherapy outcomes: The role of mindfulness in Epirubicin treatment for urinary tumors.World journal of psychiatry · 2025Article
- The impact of group music therapy on anxiety, stress, and wellbeing levels, and chemotherapy-induced side effects for oncology patients and their caregivers during chemotherapy: a retrospective cohort study.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2025Article
- Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs): Shaping the Future of Precision Oncology.Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry · 2025Review
- Is there a role for hypnosis in palliative care?Palliative care and social practice · 2025Review
- The use of music in nursing care for psychological distress reduction in cancer patients: A scoping review protocol.PloS one · 2025Article
- Scoping review on shamanistic trances practices.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2024Article
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbs for Breast Cancer Prevention and Survival: A Narrative Review of Epidemiological Studies from Taiwan.Current oncology reports · 2024Review
- A Qualitative Analysis of Cancer Patients' Perceptions of an Interprofessional Counseling Service on Complementary and Integrative Healthcare.Qualitative health research · 2024Article
- Baicalin and Baicalein Enhance Cytotoxicity, Proapoptotic Activity, and Genotoxicity of Doxorubicin and Docetaxel in MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
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 the Spanish population has used, at least once, some kind of complementary therapy. Said therapies are increasingly being used by cancer patients. The purpose of the study is to analyse the effectiveness of complementary therapies among cancer patients. A systematic peer review was conducted following the PRISMA-ScR guide in four databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus and WOS). The inclusion criteria were Randomised Clinical Trials, published between 2013 and 2018, with a value of 3 or more on the Jadad Scale. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42019127593). The study sample amounted to 1845 patients (64.55% women), the most common being breast cancer patients (794), followed by lung cancer patients (341). Fifteen complementary therapies were identified. We found two studies for each of the following: electroacupuncture, phytotherapy, hypnotherapy, guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation. From the remaining ones, we identified a study on each therapy. The findings reveal some effective complementary therapies: auriculotherapy and acupuncture, laser moxibustion, hypnosis, Ayurveda, electroacupuncture, progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery, yoga, phytotherapy, music therapy and traditional Chinese medicine. On the other hand, electroacupuncture, laser moxibustion and traditional Chinese medicine presented adverse effects, and kinesiology did not show effectiveness.
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