Massage therapy decreases cancer‐related fatigue: Results from a randomized early phase trial

Kinkead, Becky; Schettler, Pamela J.; Larson, Erika R.; Carroll, Dedric; Sharenko, Margaret; Nettles, James H.; Edwards, Sherry A.; Miller, Andrew H.; Torres, Mylin A.; Dunlop, Boadie W.; Rakofsky, Jeffrey J.; Rapaport, Mark Hyman

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“…Fatigue-a subjective sense of tiredness, weakness, exhaustion and enervation-is another common side effect that persistently affects patients with breast cancer (Hofman, Ryan, Figueroa-Moseley, Jean-Pierre, & Morrow, 2007;Kinkead et al, 2018). The National…”

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“…A systemic review demonstrated that breast pain and weakness in the arms are the most common physical side effects of surgical treatment for breast cancer; these side effects can affect working performance in breast cancer survivors (Zomkowski et al, ). Fatigue—a subjective sense of tiredness, weakness, exhaustion and enervation—is another common side effect that persistently affects patients with breast cancer (Hofman, Ryan, Figueroa‐Moseley, Jean‐Pierre, & Morrow, ; Kinkead et al, ). The National Comprehensive Cancer Network defines cancer‐related fatigue as persistent fatigue associated with cancer and as a side effect of cancer treatment (Berger et al, ).…”

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Effect of home‐based music intervention versus ambient music on breast cancer survivors in the community: A feasibility study in Taiwan

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To explore the effects of home‐based music intervention (HBMI) on symptom severity, pain intensity and perceived fatigue among patients with breast cancer. In this randomised controlled trial, patients with breast cancer were randomly assigned into an HBMI or control group. The HBMI group was administered 24‐week HBMI involving five 30‐min sessions per week. The primary outcome was symptom severity; the secondary outcomes were pain and fatigue. A generalised estimating equation was employed to compare the effects after 6, 12 and 24 weeks of intervention between the two groups. A total of 60 patients were recruited. After 6, 12 and 24 weeks, HBMI significantly reduced symptom severity, pain intensity, overall fatigue, general fatigue, emotional fatigue and vigour (p < 0.05). Additionally, HBMI significantly reduced physical fatigue after 6 (p = 0.003) and 12 (p = 0.013) weeks and mental fatigue after 6 weeks (p = 0.001). After 6, 12 and 24 weeks, HBMI reduced symptom severity, pain intensity and overall fatigue. Furthermore, HBMI instantaneously reduced physical and mental fatigue. We recommend that HBMI be administered to patients with breast cancer to reduce their negative thoughts associated with cancer.

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Effect of home‐based music intervention versus ambient music on breast cancer survivors in the community: A feasibility study in Taiwan

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“…51 As with any physical activity, however, sprains and strains are possible, especially to the knee, and this should be taken into account when recommending this therapy. 52 Effectiveness Not Established-Many treatments, detailed in Figure 4, have insufficient evidence to recommend them for clinical practice in posttreatment cancer survivors (Effectiveness Not Established) including the herbal supplements PG2 (Astragalus membranaceus) 53 and American ginseng, 15,27 and acupuncture, 54,55 biofield energy, 56 massage therapy, 57 laser moxibustion, 44 progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), 35 reflexology, 39 mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), 58 and a multimodal mind-body medicine, nutrition, and exercise treatment. 59…”

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Integrative Therapies for Cancer-Related Fatigue

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Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common symptom for which cancer patients often use integrative and integrative therapies; however, evidence supporting these therapies is limited. The aim of this review is to provide evidence-based recommendations for integrative interventions during and after cancer treatment for CRF. These recommendations are based on a systematic literature review from 1990 through 2019. Cognitive behavior therapy plus hypnosis and American ginseng can be considered during active treatment, and acupressure, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and qigong/tai chi easy can be considered during post-treatment. Coenzyme Q10 and Lcarnitine are not recommended during active-treatment. All other integrative therapies for CRF had insufficient evidence to make a recommendation. While there is increasing evidence for integrative therapies for CRF, because of lack of rigorous trials and replication, no therapies could be definitively recommended. Further rigorously designed integrative therapy research is needed and should consider implementation and dissemination. Keywords Acupressure; American ginseng; cancer-related fatigue; integrative therapies; hypnosis; integrated oncology; mind-body; mindfulness-based cognitive therapy; natural products; qigong/tai chi easy; systematic review Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most commonly reported symptoms impacting cancer survivors. 1 Cancer-related fatigue is estimated to occur in up to 90% of patients during active treatment 2 and 27% to 82% of patients after treatment. 3 Cancer-related fatigue is defined as multidimensional and distressing fatigue related to cancer and/or cancer treatment that interferes with activities of daily living. 4 It can negatively impact multiple

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“…Qigong, Tai Chi, acupuncture, and Tuina have the function of regulating visceral function, reinforcing Qi and activating blood, and restoring the balance of Yin and Yang. In addition, numerous clinical reports from various sources have shown that Qigong, [ 22 ] Tai Chi, [ 23 ] acupuncture, [ 24 ] and Tuina [ 25 ] are effective for CRF. They can also alleviate depression, [ 26 ] sleep disturbance, [ 27 ] and pain.…”

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Effects of Qigong, Tai Chi, acupuncture, and Tuina on cancer-related fatigue for breast cancer patients

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Backgrounds: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is one of the most common and disabling outcomes in patients with breast cancer (BC). Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) nonpharmacological interventions are becoming increasingly popular for cancer treatment and rehabilitation interventions. However, their efficacy and safety remain unclear and there is no systematic review or meta-analysis focusing fully on this issue. We aim to evaluate the effects of representative TCM nonpharmacological interventions, including Qigong, Tai Chi, acupuncture, and Tuina, on CRF in BC patients. Methods: Published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the efficacy of these interventions on CRF for BC patients will be included. We will search from the following electronic databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, PsycINFO, PSYINDEX, CINAHL, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang Database, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM). The primary outcomes are the improvement of CRF, which will be evaluated by the Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS), the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT)-Fatigue Scale, Schwartz Cancer Fatigue Scale (SCFS), the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI). The secondary outcomes are quality of life and safety. The meta-analysis will be performed using RevMan ver 5.3(Cochrane) statistical software. Results: We will provide more practical results investigating the efficacy of Qigong, Tai Chi, acupuncture, Tuina for BC patients with CRF from several respects including the improvement of fatigue, quality of life, and safety. Conclusions: This review will generate more stronger evidence in BC patients for TCM nonpharmacological interventions, including Qigong, Tai Chi, acupuncture, Tuina, in the treatment of CRF and help to inform clinicians and policymakers. Ethics dissemination: Ethical approval is not necessary because all of the study base in our review will be based on published research. We will submit our results to a peer-reviewed journal. Study registration number: The study is priorly registered through International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocol on October 2, 2020 (INPLASY 2020100003)

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Massage therapy decreases cancer‐related fatigue: Results from a randomized early phase trial

Abstract: SMT produced clinically significant relief of CRF. This finding suggests that 6 weeks of a safe, widely accepted manual intervention causes a significant reduction in fatigue, a debilitating sequela for cancer survivors. Cancer 2018;124:546-54. © 2017 American Cancer Society.

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Effect of home‐based music intervention versus ambient music on breast cancer survivors in the community: A feasibility study in Taiwan

Effect of home‐based music intervention versus ambient music on breast cancer survivors in the community: A feasibility study in Taiwan

Integrative Therapies for Cancer-Related Fatigue

Effects of Qigong, Tai Chi, acupuncture, and Tuina on cancer-related fatigue for breast cancer patients

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