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ArticleBMC complementary medicine and therapies2025

Evaluation of integrative oncology modalities for symptom management: a MASCC/SIO global survey.

Alexandre Chan, Reem Nasr, Daniela Arcos, Dalia Kagramanov, Chioma Asuzu, Ting Bao, Yin Ting Cheung, Jung Hye Kwon, Judith Lacey, Richard T Lee and 6 more

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Article in BMC complementary medicine and therapies, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Pooled it
  2. 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 · 2026
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  3. 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 · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

16 authors.

Alexandre ChanDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, University of California Irvine, 802 W Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA, 92697-4625, USA. a.chan@uci.edu.
Reem NasrDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, University of California Irvine, 802 W Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA, 92697-4625, USA.
Daniela ArcosDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, University of California Irvine, 802 W Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA, 92697-4625, USA.
Dalia KagramanovDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, University of California Irvine, 802 W Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA, 92697-4625, USA.
Chioma AsuzuDepartment of Guidance and Counselling, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Ting BaoZakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, USA.
Yin Ting CheungSchool of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Shatin, China.
Jung Hye KwonDivision of Hemato-oncology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Judith LaceyDepartment of Supportive Care and Integrative Oncology, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Comprehensive Cancer Centre, NSW, Sydney, Australia.
Richard T LeeCherng Family Center for Integrative Oncology, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, USA.
Maryam LustbergBreast Cancer Center, Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale University, New Haven, USA.
Beatrice M OhaeriCollege of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Santosh RaoUniversity Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Cleveland, USA.
Enrique Soto-Perez-de-CelisDepartment of Geriatrics, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubiran, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico.
Claudia M WittInstitute for Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland.
Ana Maria LopezSidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWith growing evidence pointing towards the potential of integrative oncology modalities (IOM) in addressing cancer and cancer-treatment related symptoms, research on IOM utilization and implementation is warranted. This study examines global stakeholder perspectives on integrative oncology (IO) utilization for supportive cancer care.

methodsMembers of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) and the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) completed a survey on the utilization of IOM for supportive cancer care. Descriptive statistics were used to assess demographic data, IOM usage patterns, IOM education, and financial considerations for utilizing IOM.

resultsAmong 344 participants representing eight geographical regions, 70% reported having utilized or recommended IOM and 79% perceived IOM to be underutilized in cancer supportive care. Acupuncture (48%), exercise classes (39%), nutrition (38%), breathing/yoga (38%) and personalized exercise (38%) were among the most utilized IOM across regions. Relatedly, the symptoms for which IOM were most recommended for persons with a diagnosis of cancer in active treatment [AT] or completed treatment [CT] respectively were emotional (AT 23%; CT 26%), pain (AT 22%; CT 20%), gastrointestinal (AT 21%; CT 12%) and fatigue (AT 15%; CT 16%). The perceived availability of integrative medicine training was highest in North America (69%). Across regions, self-pay (20%-67%), private insurance (0%-26%) and government insurance (7%-40%) were the most common forms of payment for IOM. The IOM most recommended in high-income countries (acupuncture, exercise, massage, individual exercise) varied from the IOM most recommended in low-middle income countries (nutrition counseling, exercise classes, breathing, acupuncture).

conclusionThis study provides valuable insights into global utilization patterns of IOM in supportive cancer care, highlighting that while most respondents have utilized IOM, there is a perceived underutilization overall. Our results show significant regional differences in the availability of integrative oncology education and hint to financial barriers impacting IOM use. Further research is necessary to explore these aspects and inform strategies for supporting IOM implementation efforts.

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Integrative OncologyNeoplasmsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesCancerCancer supportive careGlobal perspectivesIntegrative oncologyOncology

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PMCPMC12581493

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