Acupuncture Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms in Men With Prostatic Carcinoma: A Pilot Study

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

doi:10.1016/s0022-5347(01)61789-0

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“…There is increasing evidence for its effect on vasomotor symptoms in non-cancer patients, [47][48][49] and cancer patients. [50][51][52][53][54][55][56] It is effective for patients troubled by xerostomia, [57][58][59] including those who have had radiotherapy and whose symptoms are not improved by pilocarpine.…”

Section: Scientific Background To Acupuncturementioning

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Guidelines for Providing Acupuncture Treatment for Cancer Patients – a Peer-Reviewed Sample Policy Document

Filshie

Hester

2006

Acupunct Med

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Clinical guidelines are statements that have been systematically developed and which aim to assist clinicians in making decisions about treatment for specific conditions, and promote best practice. They are linked to evidence and are meant to facilitate good medical practice. We are not aware of any guidelines for the safe practice of acupuncture in a conventional healthcare setting, yet they are necessary as acupuncture may be performed in a variety of settings and by a variety of healthcare professionals: doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, midwives, and non medically trained practitioners. These guidelines were developed for use in cancer patients, mainly for pain but also for some non-pain indications such as hot flushes. They are presented here as a template for other acupuncturists who are requested to provide policies for acupuncture treatment for cancer patients.This article includes a general review of the evidence on mechanisms, effectiveness and safety of acupuncture that is intended to be used in conjunction with the guidelines; and the guidelines themselves. An appendix includes instructions for self acupuncture. The guidelines contain sections on roles and responsibilities, criteria for acupuncture practice, indications for acupuncture, contraindications and cautions, acupuncture treatment, and review and audit. These guidelines set basic, minimum standards of care, and need reassessment and ongoing validation as further data and evidence accumulate.

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Guidelines for Providing Acupuncture Treatment for Cancer Patients – a Peer-Reviewed Sample Policy Document

Filshie

Hester

2006

Acupunct Med

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“…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.…”

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

2005

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“…Three prospective uncontrolled cohort studies have been completed, one in men who had undergone castration for prostate cancer, and two in women who were taking tamoxifen for breast cancer. All demonstrated a reduction in vasomotor symptoms [309][310][311] . Prolonged stimulation using semi-permanent studs or needles, especially at SP6 appears to be associated with more long-term relief of symptoms 270 .…”

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Chinese Medicine and Biomodulation in Cancer Patients—Part Two

Sagar

Wong

2008

Current Oncology

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a whole system containing therapeutic interventions that individually induce biomodulation at the physiologic, chemical, and molecular levels. The theory of TCM proposes a synergy between specific interventions selected as part of a care plan based on TCM diagnostic theory. Combining TCM with the modern practice of oncology seems, in conjunction with biomedical interventions (surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and pharmaceuticals), to have potential advantages through the synergy of biomodulation. Biomodulation approaches are broadly categorized as modification of tumour response and reduction of adverse effects; modulation of immunity; prevention of cancer progression; and enhancement of symptom control. Although the database of preclinical studies is rapidly expanding, good-quality clinical trials are notably scarce.Laboratory studies suggest that some herbs increase the effectiveness of conventional chemotherapy without increasing toxicity. A healthy immune system is necessary for control of malignant disease, and the immune suppression associated with cancer contributes to its progression. Many Chinese herbs contain glycoproteins and polysaccharides (among them, constituents of Coriolus versicolor, Ganoderma lucidum, Grifola frondosa, Astragalus membranaceus, Panax ginseng, and various other medicinal mushrooms) that can modulate metastatic potential and the innate immune system. Phytochemicals such as specific polysaccharides have been shown to boost the innate immune system, especially through interaction with Tolllike receptors in mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue. This intervention can potentially improve the effectiveness of new anticancer vaccines. An increase in virusassociated cancers presents a major public health problem that requires novel therapeutic strategies. A number of herbal therapies have both antiviral activity and the ability to promote immunity, possibly inhibiting the initiation and promotion of virus-associated cancers.The mechanisms learned from basic science should be applied to clinical trials both of specific interventions and of whole-system care plans that safely combine the TCM approach with the conventional biomedical model. In Western medicine, the combination of TCM herbs with drug therapies is controversial, given lack of knowledge concerning whether a drug is favourably enhanced or whether adverse effects occur. Using initial data from the preclinical studies, future clinical research needs to evaluate the combinations, some of which are showing favourable synergy.

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Acupuncture Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms in Men With Prostatic Carcinoma: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Background: Most men who undergo castration therapy due to prostatic carcinoma will suffer

Cited by 104 publications

References 46 publications

Guidelines for Providing Acupuncture Treatment for Cancer Patients – a Peer-Reviewed Sample Policy Document

Guidelines for Providing Acupuncture Treatment for Cancer Patients – a Peer-Reviewed Sample Policy Document

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

Chinese Medicine and Biomodulation in Cancer Patients—Part Two

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