Alternative and Complementary Treatment Needs and Experiences of Women with Breast Cancer

Brems, Christiane; Barnett, Jodi; Parret, Virginia Cress; Metzger, Jesse; Johnson, Mark

doi:10.1089/acm.2012.0161

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“…Nutritional assessment is vital to incorporate healthy dietary choices, such as increasing vegetables, fruit, and whole grains to reduce the risk of recurrence of cancer, minimize weight gain, and optimize the patient's overall health. 17,62,67 Complete tobacco cessation and reduction of alcohol intake to no more than one drink per day is recommended to minimize risk of cancer recurrence. 3,62 Moderate caffeine consumption is not harmful and might even decrease cancer recurrence in women who are also on tamoxifen.…”

Section: Lifestyle Changesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Almost all breast cancer survivors can benefit from a number of alternative and complementary therapies. 67 However, less than half of women receive these therapies, primarily because of lack of referral or access or because complementary therapies may not be viewed as helpful by clinicians or the women themselves. 67 Integrative medicine uses evidence-based mind-body therapies that address the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and environmental influences on health.…”

Section: Alternative and Complementary Therapiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…67 However, less than half of women receive these therapies, primarily because of lack of referral or access or because complementary therapies may not be viewed as helpful by clinicians or the women themselves. 67 Integrative medicine uses evidence-based mind-body therapies that address the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and environmental influences on health. 67,69 The goal is to actively include women in treatment decisions to improve their coping and sense of well-being.…”

Section: Alternative and Complementary Therapiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…67,69 The goal is to actively include women in treatment decisions to improve their coping and sense of well-being. 67,69 However, care must be taken, as some complementary medicines are contraindicated for women with a history of breast cancer or could result in problematic drug interactions. For instance, omega 3 fatty acids can interact with certain types of chemotherapy, increasing drug resistance.…”

Section: Alternative and Complementary Therapiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Long‐Term Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery, Treatment, and Survivor Care

Lovelace

McDaniel

Golden

2019

J Midwife Womens Health

266

182

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Women are increasingly surviving breast cancer, but up to 90% experience unexpected long‐term sequelae as a result of treatment. Symptoms may include physical, functional, emotional, and psychosocial changes that can dramatically alter the quality of life for breast cancer survivors. Primary care clinicians, including midwives, are likely to care for these women and should be familiar with common symptoms, treatment, and best practices to avoid permanent dysfunction. A holistic approach to assessment, treatment, and referral as needed is the most effective strategy. Although women experience significant changes after breast cancer treatment, many fail to receive thorough assessment of their symptoms, education about interventions, and treatment options to optimize health promoting strategies. Disparities exist in treatment availability, options, and survivorship. Long‐term physical changes include anatomic changes, chronic pain, phantom breast pain, axillary web syndrome, and lymphedema. In addition, women may have decreased strength, aerobic capacity, mobility, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction. Emotional and psychosocial changes include depression, anxiety, fatigue, concerns about body image, and issues with sexuality. Treatment should be multifactorial based on thorough assessment of symptoms and can include medication, exercise, counseling, physical and occupational therapy, and alternative and complementary therapies. Primary care and gynecologic clinicians are well positioned to provide thorough evaluation, education, treatment, and referral for the most common sequelae of mastectomy and breast cancer treatments.

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Section: Lifestyle Changesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Alternative and Complementary Therapiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Alternative and Complementary Therapiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Alternative and Complementary Therapiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Long‐Term Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery, Treatment, and Survivor Care

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McDaniel

Golden

2019

J Midwife Womens Health

266

182

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“…Diğer masaj tipleri, Shiatsu, Reiki, Refloksoloji, Rolfing ve derin doku masajıdır. [45] Masajı uygulayan kişi-nin bu konuda bilgili olması son derece önemlidir. Kanserli hastalarla yapılan çalışmalarda, lezyonlu bölge ya da anatomik bozukluğu olan bölgeye, derin, yoğun basınç uygulanarak masaj yapılması önerilmemektedir.…”

Section: Terapötik Masajunclassified

Complementary and alternative theraphy methods used in the management of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting

ARSLAN¹

2015

TJ Oncol

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Patients with cancer apply for complementary medicine methods for the ineliminable symptoms such as nauseavomiting. Complementary and alternative medicine methods administered by patients in whom chemotherapy induced nausea vomiting developed were explained in this study. The primary complementary and alternative medicine methods that cancer patients frequently use were herbal products, relaxation, hypnosis, acupuncture, acupressure, yoga, meditation, massage, music, reflexology, cryotherapy, and aromatherapy. Nurses need to be knowledgeable about these practices in order to achieve their goal, prevent harmful effects, and abuse of patients. Nurses were expected to develop their practice regarding the use of complementary therapies, determine effective strategies, guide patient to use complementary methods based on evidence, and direct patients/healthy individuals to apply complementary therapies effectively and correctly.Key words: Alternative and complementary therapies; nausea and vomiting; chemotherapy.Kanser hastaları bulantı-kusma gibi tamamen ortadan kaldı-rılamayan semptomlar için, tamamlayıcı tedavi yöntemlerine sıklıkla başvurmaktadırlar. Bu çalışmada, kemoterapiye bağlı bulantı kusma gelişen hastalarda kullanılan tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tedavi tipleri açıklanmıştır. Kanser hastalarının semptom kontrolünde sıklıkla başvurduğu tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tedavi yöntemleri; başta bitkisel ürünler olmak üzere gevşeme (relaksasyon), hipnoz, akupunktur, akupressür, yoga, meditasyon, masaj, müzik, refleksoloji, kriyoterapi ve aromaterapidir. Bu yöntemlerin amacına ulaşabilmesi, hastaların zarar görme-mesi, suistimale uğramasının engellenmesi için hemşirelerin bu uygulamalar hakkında bilgi sahibi olması gerekmektedir. Hemşirelerden tamamlayıcı terapilerin kullanımına ilişkin hemşire-lik uygulamalarını geliştirmeleri, etkin stratejiler belirlemeleri, tamamlayıcı yöntemlerden kanıta dayalı olanların tercih edilmesi konusunda hastalara rehberlik yapmaları ve sağlıklı/hasta bireyleri tamamlayıcı terapileri etkin ve doğru şekilde kullanmaları konusunda yönlendirilmeleri beklenmektedir.Anahtar sözcükler: Alternatif ve tamamlayıcı tedaviler; bulantı-kusma; kemoterapi.

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Needs assessment of cancer survivors in Alaska

Nash

Dilley

Siekaniec

et al. 2022

Cancer Causes Control

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Purpose Little is known about cancer survivors’ needs in Alaska. To address this knowledge gap, the Alaska Cancer Partnership conducted a needs assessment survey; our objectives were to identify unmet needs of Alaska’s cancer survivors; identify survivor sub-populations that might benefit from targeted interventions or programming; and develop recommendations for public health and community organizations and healthcare providers for addressing cancer survivors’ unmet needs. Methods Cancer survivors were identified using data from the Alaska Cancer Registry. A random sample of 2,600 individuals was selected to receive the survey, which assessed unmet needs across the following domains: information needs and medical care issues; quality of life; emotional and relationship issues related to cancer diagnoses; and support services. We calculated descriptive statistics for survey responses and assessed demographic predictors of unmet needs using Poisson regression. Results We received 335 survey responses, for a response of 13.7%. Only 29.9% of cancer survivors expressed that all their needs were met. The most highly ranked unmet needs were as follows: help to reduce stress in life; to know doctors were coordinating care; and managing concerns about cancer coming back. After adjustment, men, adults younger than 65 at diagnosis, Alaska Native people, survivors still receiving or who had recently received care, and people who had to travel 50+ miles for most of their care had significantly greater unmet needs than their comparison groups. Conclusion This assessment provided some of the first information regarding the needs of Alaska’s cancer survivors. These results will be used by Alaska Cancer Partnership members across the state to inform healthcare delivery, programs, and public health messaging to support survivors.

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Alternative and Complementary Treatment Needs and Experiences of Women with Breast Cancer

Cited by 11 publications

References 28 publications

Long‐Term Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery, Treatment, and Survivor Care

Long‐Term Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery, Treatment, and Survivor Care

Complementary and alternative theraphy methods used in the management of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting

Needs assessment of cancer survivors in Alaska

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