Acupuncture Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms in Men With Prostatic Carcinoma

Hammar, Mats; Frisk, Jessica; GRIMAS, O.; Hook, Michelle A.; Spetz, Anna-Clara; Wyon, Yvonne

doi:10.1097/00005392-199903000-00031

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“…One study examined twice-weekly acupuncture in 7 men who experienced significant hot flashes secondary to castration for prostate cancer. 84 Of the 6 men who completed the study, 70% reported fewer symptoms compared to baseline at 10 weeks, and 50% reported fewer symptoms 3 months after the therapy ended. While this study had no control group, the results were interesting.…”

Section: Flushingmentioning

confidence: 90%

Acupuncture: Role in Comprehensive Cancer Care—A Primer for the Oncologist and Review of the Literature

2005

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Section: Flushingmentioning

confidence: 90%

Acupuncture: Role in Comprehensive Cancer Care—A Primer for the Oncologist and Review of the Literature

2005

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“…A pilot study in Sweden of men with prostate cancer demonstrated an average of 70% reduction in hot flashes after 10 weeks of twice a week acupuncture therapy and maintenance of reduction (50% reduction from baseline measures) 3 months after completion of acupuncture. 16 These results are striking; however, they must be interpreted within the context of a small convenience sample size and an uncontrolled study.…”

Section: Hot Flashesmentioning

confidence: 94%

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Bauer‐Wu

2003

Integr Cancer Ther

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Nursing/Quality-of-Life PerspectiveThis discussion is written through a nursing lens, which is holistic and has high regard for quality-of-life issues. The essence of oncology nursing practice is to assist individuals with cancer and their families to live as well as possible, beyond the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Addressing symptoms and psychosocial needs earlier in the disease course rather than later is integral to comprehensive cancer care.Men with prostate cancer can experience myriad physical and psychological symptoms. For this case, the prescribed treatments, neoadjuvant hormonal therapy followed by brachytherapy, have the potential to cause hot flashes, fatigue, bowel inflammation and diarrhea, impotence, incontinence, and depression. These symptoms, individually or in combination, may affect this patient's ability to function and carry out normal activities, thereby affecting his sense of wellbeing, relationships, and overall quality of life. Caring for this patient involves attention to the whole person and amelioration of his symptoms using an integrative care model, using the best of conventional and unconventional practices.Given the number of symptoms that this patient is at risk of experiencing and the breadth of the literature on these symptoms, the focus of this discussion will be on one symptom: hot flashes. The reason for focusing on hot flashes is 2-fold: (1) hot flashes are highly prevalent in men who receive hormonal therapy for prostate cancer and (2) there is no consensus how to treat these hot flashes. Treatment options for hot flashes in men are plentiful and diverse. Clinicians are generally not aware of the extent of the literature in this area. The following is an evidence-based

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“…18 There are several studies supporting the use of acupuncture to treat this patient's symptoms of hot flashes, nightsweats, and insomnia. [19][20][21] Acupuncture may be effective in treating these symptoms even when they are exacerbated by chemotherapy or hormone-related medications or when new symptoms such as vaginal dryness and decreased libido develop as a consequence of these cancer therapies. 22 Incorporating weekly treatments of acupuncture can influence how well this patient sleeps and her overall quality of life and sense of well-being.…”

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Integrative Tumor Board: Recurrent Breast Cancer or New Primary?

et al. 2003

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The patient is a 55-year-old woman with locally recurrent breast cancer presenting with an unusual pattern of recurrence. At our facility, this patient would be seen by practitioners working collaboratively at both the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center (within the UCSF Cancer Center). These centers are located at the Mount Zion Hospital campus of the University of California-San Francisco in San Francisco, California. The architecture of both centers is specifically designed to facilitate healing through the use of natural elements such as wood, water, color, sound, and natural light. Examples include the use of water fountains, flowers, healing gardens, wood examination tables and cabinetry, feng shui design, and, equally important, a caring staff who are passionate about creating a new model for healing within an academic medical center.Recognizing that optimal care arises from effective communication between practitioners (conventional or alternative) and with the patient, the Osher Center and Breast Care Center staff participate in regular meetings and designate primary practitioners for each patient within each center who coordinate care and ensure close collaboration. Initially, patients see a medical oncologist and surgeon who in addition to meeting with the patient and discussing the patient's preferences, review the pathology, laboratory studies, and radiographic studies. The case is then presented at the weekly interdisciplinary Tumor Board meeting during which time a treatment plan including nonconventional and supportive care referral options is formulated. Referrals may include an array of options, at no cost to the patient, such as consultation

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Acupuncture Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms in Men With Prostatic Carcinoma

Abstract: Acupuncture may be a therapeutic alternative in men with hot flushes after castration therapy and merits further evaluation.

Cited by 6 publications

References 38 publications

Acupuncture: Role in Comprehensive Cancer Care—A Primer for the Oncologist and Review of the Literature

Acupuncture: Role in Comprehensive Cancer Care—A Primer for the Oncologist and Review of the Literature

Nursing/Quality-of-Life Perspective

Integrative Tumor Board: Recurrent Breast Cancer or New Primary?

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