An investigation into the usability of a drug-complementary medicines interactions database in a consumer group of women with breast cancer

O’Brien, Kylie; Moore, Amber; Percival-Smith, Sally; Venkatraman, Sitalakshmi; Grubacevic, Vesna; Scoble, Jane; Gilham, Leslie; Greenway, Tricia; Coghill, Keryn; Wale, Janet

doi:10.1016/j.eujim.2019.101004

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“…There are drug-supplement/herb databases that set out the scientific evidence in relation to potential interactions, such as the IMGateway, an online portal for healthcare practitioners which is being adapted for consumer use [ 6 ]. Use of such evidence-based portals by practitioners can reduce potential for adverse interactions and provide a level of confidence for both patient and practitioner.…”

Section: Mitigating Risk In An Integrative Approach To Cancer Treatmentmentioning

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“…Indeed, there is much evidence to indicate that people with cancer and cancer survivors are using complementary medicines/therapies [ 6 ]. Proportions of cancer patients found to use complementary medicines/therapies range from around 40% in some studies to 84% in others [ 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ].…”

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“…Therapies that are adjunct to orthodox treatment can, importantly, help the cancer patient deal with many of the symptoms and signs associated with cancer and its orthodox treatment. Indeed, there is much evidence to indicate that people with cancer and cancer survivors are using complementary medicines/therapies [6]. Proportions of cancer patients found to use complementary medicines/therapies range from around 40% in some studies to 84% in others [7][8][9][10][11].…”

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confidence: 99%

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A significant proportion of cancer patients use forms of complementary medicine or therapies. An integrative approach to cancer management combines conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary medicines/therapies and lifestyle interventions, for the treatment and prevention of disease and the optimisation of health. Its basis is a holistic one; to treat the whole person, not just the disease. It makes use of adjunct technologies which may assist the clinician in diagnosis of early carcinogenesis and monitoring of treatment effectiveness. Many factors contribute to the development of cancer including some which are largely modifiable by the patient and which oncologists may be in a position to advise on, such as stress, poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, poor sleep, and Vitamin D deficiency. An integrative approach to addressing these factors may contribute to better overall health of the patient and better outcomes. Evidence-based complementary medicine approaches include the use of supplements, herbal medicine, various practices that reduce stress, and physical therapies. Individualised to the patient, these can also help address the symptoms and signs associated with cancer and its orthodox treatment.

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Section: Mitigating Risk In An Integrative Approach To Cancer Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%