Prevalence of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and access to supportive care in cancer in Brazil, China, France, Russia and the USA

Buiret, Guillaume; Delvigne, V.; Dantec, Guénaëlle Le; Guyonnet-Debersac, Pascale; Taïeb, C.

doi:10.1111/ecc.13636

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“…that are usually prescribed in conjuction with diet therapy [ 41 , 42 ]. Yoga is relatively simple and can be performed regularly as it requires a small to moderate time commitment and without any additional resources [ 43 , 44 ]. Cancer survivors can be assisted to perform simple yoga postures ( Yogasanas ) for just 30 min a day that can benefit them greatly.…”

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Impact assessment of integrated-pathy on cancer-related fatigue in cancer patients: an observational study

Balkrishna,

Katiyar,

Ghosh

et al. 2024

J Health Popul Nutr

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Background Integrated-pathy aims to integrate modern medicine with traditional systems via applying the holistic approach of Ayurveda, Yoga, and natural medicine. This is important for addressing the challenges surrounding the delivery of long-term palliative care for chronic ailments including cancer. The prime intent of this study was to substantiate the underlying hypothesis behind the differential and integrative approach having a positive impact on Quality of Life of cancer patients. Study design Cross-sectional Observational study. Methods A standardized questionnaire was developed and used, after obtaining written informed consent from patients to assess the impact of Integrated-pathy on patients (n = 103) diagnosed with cancer receiving care at Patanjali Yoggram. The research was carried out over 8 months. All participants received a uniform treatment protocol as prescribed by Patanjali. For the sample size determination and validation, α and 1-β was calculated and for the significance of the pre- and post-treatment QoL ratings, Shapiro wilk test and other descriptive statistics techniques were explored. Results A total of 103 patients seeking cancer special-healthcare were interviewed, out of which 39 (37.86%) remained finally based on the inclusion/exclusion criteria with age (25–65 years), types of cancers (Carcinoma and Sarcoma), chemotherapy/radiotherapy received or not, before opting Integrated-pathy. Follow-ups revealed a significant increase in the QoL (17.91%) after receiving the integrated therapy over a course of at least 1 month. Further, a significant reduction in cancer-related pain followed by an increase in QoL index was reported in the patients. Shapiro–wilk test revealed significant pairing (p < 0.001) with validation of the model using test. Conclusions To bolster evidence-based backing for Integrated-pathy, there is a need for clearly delineated clinical indicators that are measurable and trackable over time. Clinical investigators are encouraged to incorporate Integrated-pathy into their proposed interventions and conduct analogous studies to yield sustained advantages in the long run.

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Impact assessment of integrated-pathy on cancer-related fatigue in cancer patients: an observational study

Balkrishna,

Katiyar,

Ghosh

et al. 2024

J Health Popul Nutr

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“…There are many therapeutic options available for cancer survivors under the Integrated-pathy such as Yoga, Pranayams, Meditation, etc. that are usually prescribed in conjuction with diet therapy [43,44]. Yoga is relatively simple and can be performed regularly as it requires a small to moderate time commitment and without any additional resources [45,46].…”

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confidence: 99%

Impact Assessment of Integrated-pathy on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Cancer Patients: An Observational study

Balkrishna¹,

Katiyar

Singh

et al. 2023

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Background: Integrated-pathy aims to integrate modern medicine with traditional systems via applying the holistic approach of Ayurveda, Yoga, Yagya, Panchkarma and natural medicine. This is important for addressing the challenges surrounding the delivery of long-term palliative care for chronic ailments including cancer. The prime intent of this study was to substantiate the underlying hypothesis behind the differential and integrative approach having a positive impact on Quality of Life of cancer patients. Study Design: Observational study Methods: A standardized questionnaire was developed and used, after obtaining written informed consent from patients to assess the impact of Integrated-pathy on patients (n=103) diagnosed with cancer receiving care at Patanjali Yoggram. The research was carried out over an eight-month period (December-2021 to July-2022). For the significance of the pre- and post-treatment QoL ratings, Wilcoxon signed-rank pair test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and other descriptive statistics techniques were explored. Results: A total of 103 patients seeking cancer special-healthcare were interviewed, out of which 39 (37.86%) were selected based on the inclusion/exclusion criteria with age (25-65 years), period of Integrated-pathy received (≥1 months), allopathic treatment received prior to opting for Integrated-pathy. Results revealed a significant increase in the QoL (17.91%) after receiving the integrated therapy over a course of at least one month. Further, a significant reduction in cancer related pain followed by an increase in QoL index was reported in the patients. Wilcoxon rank test revealed significant pairing (p<0.0001) with validation of the model using Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Conclusions: In order to enhance evidence-based support to the Integrated-pathy, well-defined clinical indicators that can be assessed and monitored over time are required. Clinical researchers should add Integrated-pathy into their proposed interventions and undertake similar studies to provide long-term benefits.

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“…Cancer centers worldwide were reorganized to limit the dissemination of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and to reduce the risk of infection for patients with cancer, caregivers, and health professionals [19]. In the course of these reorganizations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, supportive cancer care services have also been restructured [8,[20][21][22].…”

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Patient-Reported Experiences of Supportive Cancer Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Canella,

Naegele,

Ribi

et al. 2024

European Journal of Cancer Care

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Background. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people affected by cancer were in need of information about the virus and about the (self-) management of cancer symptoms and treatment. It is important to understand how patients with cancer navigated through the pandemic and to explore their experience relating to their supportive care needs. Aim. This study aimed to describe the experience of Swiss oncological patients during the COVID-19 pandemic with additional supportive cancer care. Methods. A single-center study was conducted in 2021. Patients with melanoma, breast, lung, or colon cancer who received active systemic anticancer treatment at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic and who were additionally seeing either oncology clinical nurse specialists, integrative medicine physicians, or both were included. We conducted semistructured interviews alongside the patient-reported quantitative assessment of distress and resilience. Thematic analysis was performed for the qualitative data and descriptive statistics for the quantitative data. Results. Eighteen patients with cancer were interviewed. Patients seeing an integrative medicine physician highlighted that they positively felt being addressed as a whole person during the consultations. The oncology clinical nurse specialists were perceived as the first point of contact for the patients and had more time during the pandemic compared to what the patients normally received. In general, patients did not experience delays or disruptions in their cancer treatment. As immunosuppressed and fatigued patients with cancer, they felt supported by the restrictions and hygienic measures. Access to vaccination reassured patients against the risk of infection. These results were reflected in the quantitative data, as we found moderate distress levels (M = 4.1; SD = 2.5) and high resilience scores (M = 7.5; SD = 0.9) in this patient population. Conclusion. During the COVID-19 pandemic, patients with cancer felt particularly supported by integrative medicine and cancer nurse consultations. Secured resources for nursing consultations and integrative medicine services can help to address the supportive care needs of patients with cancer.

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Prevalence of radiotherapy, chemotherapy and access to supportive care in cancer in Brazil, China, France, Russia and the USA

Cited by 7 publications

References 34 publications

Impact assessment of integrated-pathy on cancer-related fatigue in cancer patients: an observational study

Impact assessment of integrated-pathy on cancer-related fatigue in cancer patients: an observational study

Impact Assessment of Integrated-pathy on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Cancer Patients: An Observational study

Patient-Reported Experiences of Supportive Cancer Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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