SynthesisCurrent oncology reports2021
Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Anorexia: a Review of the Current Evidence.
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- Traditional herbal medicine for anorexia in patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2023Pooled it
- Reversing ABCB1-Mediated Multidrug Resistance in Colorectal Cancer: electroacupuncture shows therapeutic potentialJournal of pharmacopuncture · 2026Article
- Association between nutritional literacy and cancer anorexia among gastrointestinal cancer patients: a moderated mediation analysis on the roles of self-efficacy and family support.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
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- Analysis of Acupoints Combination for Cancer-Related Anorexia Based on Association Rule Mining.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022Article
- Synergistic effects of herbal medicines and anticancer drugs: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.Medicine · 2021Article
- Effects of Reflexology on Anorexia and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery researchArticle
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Abstract
purpose of reviewLoss of appetite/anorexia is extremely common among cancer patients, affecting as many as half of newly diagnosed patients and 70% of patients with advanced disease. Effective management of this disabling symptom of cancer remains a major challenge in the field of oncology. We conducted a systematic review of the current evidence on acupuncture and/or moxibustion as an intervention for cancer-related anorexia. RECENT
findingsAcupuncture, as a part of traditional Chinese medicine practice, has demonstrated effectiveness in managing many cancer- and treatment-related symptoms, especially chemotherapy-induced or postoperative nausea. However, the efficacy of acupuncture in treating cancer-related anorexia/loss of appetite is not clear. The current level of evidence is insufficient to make a definitive conclusion on the benefit of acupuncture/moxibustion for treating chronic cancer-related anorexia/appetite problems. Future large randomized controlled trials of high methodological quality are needed.
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