Electroacupuncture for Control of Myeloablative Chemotherapy–Induced Emesis

Shen, Juqun; Wenger, Neil S.; Glaspy, John A.; Hays, Ron D.; Albert, Paul S.; Choi, Christina; Shekelle, Paul G

doi:10.1001/jama.284.21.2755

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“…The biological basis of Qi or of meridian channels has not been found, but modern research suggests that the effect of acupuncture may be mediated by the release of neurotransmitters [107][108][109]. Data from clinical trials support the use of acupuncture for emesis [110][111][112] and pain [113][114][115][116][117][118]. The NIH issued a concensus statement in 1997 supporting the efficacy of acupuncture for adult postoperative and chemotherapy-associated nausea and vomiting, and for postoperative dental pain [119].…”

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Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Cancer

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Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Cancer

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“…A common feature of all these techniques and approaches is that their eff ectiveness is still unproven, since no large clinical trials were conducted, although sellers of these products and promoters of alternative lifestyle, as well as some of the patients claim that they successfully treat cancer. Some success has been achieved in relieving cancer symptoms and lowering toxicity of standard treatment, such as management of chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting with acupuncture, and pain relief with self-hypnosis, massage or acupuncture 2,3 .…”

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Use of Alternative and Complementary Medicine in Patients With Malignant Diseases in High-Volume Cancer Center and Future Aspects

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2016

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SUMMARY -Usage of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is steadily increasing over the last decades, gaining medical, economic and sociological importance. Th e aim of the present study was to assess the use of complementary and alternative therapies in cancer patients. A crosssectional, descriptive survey design was used to collect data through an anonymous questionnaire. A total of 267 patients were included in the study. Th e prevalence of CAM use among cancer patients in this study was 60.3%. It was found that 61 heterogeneous CAM therapies were used, the most popular among patients being naturopathy/folk medicine. In multivariate logistic regression analysis, independent predictors of CAM use were high income, divorced status, female sex and younger age. In conclusion, considering the fact that a large proportion of patients used at least one CAM approach, we need to continue our eff orts to improve the patient-oncologist communication in order to deliver most reliable information to patients and to better understand the possible standard medicine-CAM interactions. According to results of the latest studies, CAM therapies that help manage pain, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and other symptoms should be integrated into the patient overall care.

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“…A clinically important improvement (2 points on the esas) clear. Several studies of varying methodologic rigour suggest that acupuncture can potentially help manage cancer symptoms such as pain, lack of appetite, nausea, emotional distress, depression, and anxiety [13][14][15][16][17][18][19] . However, no study has focused exclusively on lung cancer patients, despite that cancer being one of the commonest in men and women alike 20,21 .…”

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The Potential Role for Acupuncture in Treating Symptoms in Patients with Lung Cancer: An Observational Longitudinal Study

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was reported by 61% of patients for pain and by 33% for well-being.A significant positive correlation between improved well-being and the number of acupuncture sessions was observed. This correlation remained significant even after controlling for treatment and narcotic use. Receiver operating characteristic analysis demonstrated that a minimum of 6 acupuncture sessions are required for a 70% chance of a clinically important improvement in well-being. ConclusionsThe present study is the first to demonstrate that acupuncture may be an effective approach for improving symptoms-in particular, pain and well-being-in lung cancer patients. Acupuncture is a safe and minimally invasive procedure, and it is potentially useful even in patients undergoing anticancer treatment.

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Electroacupuncture for Control of Myeloablative Chemotherapy–Induced Emesis

Abstract: In this study of patients with breast cancer receiving high-dose chemotherapy, adjunct electroacupuncture was more effective in controlling emesis than minimal needling or antiemetic pharmacotherapy alone, although the observed effect had limited duration. JAMA. 2000;284:2755-2761.

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Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Cancer

Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Cancer

Use of Alternative and Complementary Medicine in Patients With Malignant Diseases in High-Volume Cancer Center and Future Aspects

The Potential Role for Acupuncture in Treating Symptoms in Patients with Lung Cancer: An Observational Longitudinal Study

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