Integrating Yoga in Oncology: Is the wait over?

Nagarathna, Raghuram; Rao, Raghavendra; Nagendra, HR

doi:10.1007/s13193-016-0492-6

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“…Many clinical studies investigating the use of yoga as a complementary method in cancer patients indicate that yoga reduces stress, depression and anxiety, and increases cellular immunity [1,18]. Research evidence confirms a reduction in chemotherapy-related side effects of fatigue, sleep disturbances, nausea and vomiting, constipation, sleep problems and pain [1,19].…”

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“…The goal of yoga is to gain an awareness of relaxation to help reduce intrusive thoughts that can lead to increased anxiety and depression. Cancer patients practicing yoga have found that activities of daily life are easier to cope with [1].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Impaired perceptions of QoL affect indigestion and pain as well. These factors can lead to a feeling of helplessness, despair, sleep disturbances, adverse anti-tumor immune response, earlier relapse, worsening of concomitant disease and lower overall survival rates [1]. The long-term treatment process is associated with the accumulation of various disease states and difficulties such as appearance changes, infertility, sexual dysfunction, hair loss, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, pain, infections, decreased blood levels and others [2].…”

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“…Influencing the QoL can lead to improved social, emotional, physical and mental health. However, making the necessary life changes is the responsibility of the patient [1]. The prevalence of integrative medicine approaches has transformed patient care in many specialties, especially oncology.…”

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Authors' contributionWkład autorów: A. Study design/planning zaplanowanie badań B. Data collection/entry zebranie danych C. Data analysis/statistics dane -analiza i statystyki D. Data interpretation interpretacja danych E. Preparation of manuscript przygotowanie artykułu F. Literature analysis/search wyszukiwanie i analiza literatury G. Funds collection zebranie funduszy SummaryYoga exists in the context of health care, complementary therapy, movement training techniques as well as religious philosophy. Many studies suggest yoga is a non-demanding activity that can effectively reduce anxiety, depression, and pain in the adult population with acute and chronic health conditions without adverse effects. Based on the results of numerous studies, yoga intervention can improve mental health and improve the quality of life of cancer patients or survivors. This paper focuses on yoga and its impact on alleviating the symptoms of cancer and the treatment. Based on the reviewed literature, the results of the studies suggest the problem of heterogeneous study design, lack of quantitative findings and lack of evidence regarding the long-term effects of yoga on the personal well-being of cancer patients. Future research should focus on systematic reviews or meta-analyses to provide further evidence on the type and effectiveness of yoga during or after cancer treatment for specific cancers.

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Section: Brief Description Of the Status Of Knowledgementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Brief Description Of the Status Of Knowledgementioning

confidence: 99%