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Goldberg C, Greenberg MR, Noveihed A, Agrawal L, Omene C, Toppmeyer D, George MA. Ovarian Suppression: Early Menopause, Late Effects. Curr Oncol Rep 2024; 26:427-438. [PMID: 38305992 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-023-01491-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Pre-menopausal women diagnosed with hormone receptor (HR) breast cancer are candidates for prolonged hypoestrogenism to improve cancer outcomes. However, the disease benefit eclipses the toxicities associated with ovarian function suppression (OFS), which are often under-reported. RECENT FINDINGS Increased risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease, bone disorders, and metabolic disorders is well reported in women with no history of cancer, after surgical oophorectomy or premature ovarian failure. Vasomotor symptoms, urogenital atrophy, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, cognitive decline, and sleep disturbances contribute to the increased non-compliance associated with OFS, especially in younger women. Balancing the toxicities of prolonged OFS with its benefits should be critically analyzed by providers when making recommendations for their patients. Supportive care to manage multi-system toxicities and to counteract the long-term impact on all-cause mortality should be emphasized by every cancer program. Future studies with OFS should incorporate patient outcomes and strategies for symptom management in addition to focusing on improving disease outcomes.
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- Chaya Goldberg
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA
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- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA.
- The State University of New Jersey, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, USA.
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Lacey J, Huston A, Lopez G, Vozmediano JR, Lam CS, Narayanan S, Lu W, Wolf U, Subbiah IM, Richard P, Lopez AM, Rao S, Frenkel M. Establishing an Integrative Oncology Service: Essential Aspects of Program Development. Curr Oncol Rep 2024; 26:200-211. [PMID: 38358637 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-024-01504-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Over the last 2 decades, integrative oncology (IO) has seen exponential growth within cancer care. It aims to combine evidence-based complementary therapies with conventional treatments to improve the well-being and quality of life for individuals dealing with cancer. The proliferation of integrative medicine programs in major cancer centers globally reflects varying approaches shaped by cultural, demographic, and resource-based factors. RECENT FINDINGS Drawing upon the expertise of leaders in IO from the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) Clinical Practice Committee, this manuscript serves as a practical guide for establishing an IO practice. Collating insights from diverse professionals, including oncologists, integrative oncologists, supportive care physicians, researchers, and clinicians, the paper aims to provide a comprehensive roadmap for initiating and advancing IO services. The primary objective is to bridge the gap between conventional cancer care and complementary therapies, fostering a patient-centric approach to address the multifaceted challenges encountered by individuals with cancer. This paper delineates several key sections elucidating different aspects of IO practice. It delves into the core components necessary for an IO service's foundation, outlines the initial medical consultation process, and presents crucial tools essential for successful consultations. By consolidating insights and expertise, this manuscript seeks to facilitate the integration of IO into mainstream cancer care, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and experiences.
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- Judith Lacey
- Supportive Care and Integrative Oncology, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Pluta Integrative Oncology & Wellness Center, Wilmot Cancer Institute University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Integrative Medicine Center, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong
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- Integrative Medicine Center, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Zakim Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Institute of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Cancer Care Equity and Professional Wellness, Sarah Cannon Research Institute, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Radiation Oncology, Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Boulder, CO, USA
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- Integrative Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University Cherry Hill, Cherry Hill, NJ, USA
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- Integrative Oncology, University Hospitals Connor Whole Health. Beachwood, Beachwood, OH, USA
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- Complementary and Integrative Medicine Service, Oncology Division, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.
- Department of Family Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX, USA.
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Rafn BS, Bodilsen A, von Heymann A, Lindberg MJ, Byllov S, Andreasen TG, Johansen C, Christiansen P, Zachariae R. Examining the efficacy of treatments for arm lymphedema in breast cancer survivors: an overview of systematic reviews with meta-analyses. EClinicalMedicine 2024; 67:102397. [PMID: 38152415 PMCID: PMC10751832 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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Background Lymphedema affects one in six breast cancer survivors making it a global healthcare challenge. There is considerable debate about the efficacy of different treatments for lymphedema. We aimed to summarize the current evidence for treatments for lymphedema in breast cancer survivors. Methods In this overview of systematic reviews with meta-analyses (SRMAs), five databases were searched for SRMAs of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) reporting effects of medications, surgery, exercise, laser therapy, acupuncture, kinesio taping, or complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP) for breast cancer-related lymphedema published from database inception up to March 7, 2023. Data extraction was performed for the SRMAs and RCTs, and SRMAs were appraised with AMSTAR2. Random effects meta-analyses of the RCTs provided estimates of the pooled effects sizes (Hedges' g) for each treatment modality. This study is registered with PROSPERO, CRD42020184813. Findings 1569 studies were identified by the search and eighteen SRMAs with 51 RCTs were included, investigating manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), compression pump, exercise, kinesio taping, laser, and acupuncture. Overall, the methodological quality of the SRMAs was low. SRMAs reached different conclusions for all treatment modalities, except for kinesio taping where the two SRMAs found no effect. The analysis of 40 RCTs with 1970 participants revealed a small effect across all interventions compared to any control (g = 0.20, p = 0.047, I2 = 0.79), corresponding to volume reductions of 119.7 ml (95% CI 135-104) and 88.0 ml (95% CI 99-77) in the intervention and control groups, respectively, and a small effect of exercise (g = 0.26, p = 0.022, I2 = 0.44). The between-group differences in volume reduction were small and did not reach statistical significance for any one treatment modality. Interpretation Based on the available data, there is no evidence of superiority of any one treatment on volume reduction nor any solid research refuting these treatments. Thus, definitive conclusions to inform clinical practice about the efficacy of these treatments cannot be drawn. Due to poor-quality evidence, more research is needed to untangle the efficacy of each treatment component for different stages of lymphedema. Funding Danish Cancer Society.
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- Bolette Skjødt Rafn
- Cancer Survivorship and Treatment Late Effects (CASTLE) - Danish Cancer Society National Research Center, Department of Oncology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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- Cancer Survivorship and Treatment Late Effects (CASTLE) - Danish Cancer Society National Research Center, Department of Oncology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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- Danish Breast Cancer Group Center and Clinic for Late Effects (DCCL), Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Plastic and Breast Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
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- Danish Breast Cancer Group Center and Clinic for Late Effects (DCCL), Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Plastic and Breast Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
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- Cancer Survivorship and Treatment Late Effects (CASTLE) - Danish Cancer Society National Research Center, Department of Oncology, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Denmark
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- Danish Breast Cancer Group Center and Clinic for Late Effects (DCCL), Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Plastic and Breast Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
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- Danish Breast Cancer Group Center and Clinic for Late Effects (DCCL), Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Unit for Psycho-oncology and Health Psychology, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, and Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark
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Wang L, Du X, Hu P, Zhang Y, Yao M, Che X. Quality of evidence supporting the role of acupuncture for breast cancer-related lymphoedema: an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2023; 149:16669-16678. [PMID: 37721568 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-023-05419-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) may benefit from acupuncture as a therapeutic. However, the findings of systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) are inconsistent and their quality needs to be evaluated critically. We aimed to provide an overview of the methodological quality, risk of bias, quality of reporting, and quality of evidence for SRs/MAs of acupuncture for BCRL. METHODS Publications were retrieved from four Chinese databases and four English databases. The methodological quality, risk of bias, reporting quality, and evidence quality of the included SRs/MAs were assessed by two independent researchers using the A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews 2 (AMSTAR-2), Risk of Bias in Systematic Reviews (ROBIS), Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), and Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE), respectively. RESULTS There were a total of 8 SRs/MAs included. By AMSTAR-2, all SRs/MAs were graded as having low or very low methodological quality. By ROBIS, all SRs/MAs in phase 1, domain 1, and domain 4 of phase 2 were at low risk, while in domain 2 were at high risk. By PRISMA, reporting weaknesses in protocol and registration, as well as search method, were identified. By GRADE, the level of evidence quality was "low" to "very low", and the most commonly downgraded factor was the risk of bias. CONCLUSIONS Acupuncture may be beneficial in improving BCRL. However, due to the identified limitations and conflicting findings, further more prescriptive and rigorous SRs/MAs are required to give strong evidence for final judgments.
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- Lei Wang
- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (Quzhou People's Hospital), Quzhou, China.
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Mentink M, Verbeek D, Noordman J, Timmer-Bonte A, von Rosenstiel I, van Dulmen S. The Effects of Complementary Therapies on Patient-Reported Outcomes: An Overview of Recent Systematic Reviews in Oncology. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4513. [PMID: 37760483 PMCID: PMC10526744 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15184513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Many patients with cancer make use of complementary medicine alongside conventional medicine, but clinicians in oncology often lack the knowledge to adequately advise patients on the evidence base for complementary therapies. This study aims to provide an overview of recently published systematic reviews that assess the effects of complementary therapies on patient-reported health outcomes in patients with cancer. Systematic reviews, including a meta-analysis of at least two randomized controlled trials, were identified from the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL and PsycINFO databases. The methodological quality was assessed with AMSTAR 2. One hundred systematic reviews were included. The results suggest that several complementary therapies can improve health outcomes reported by patients with cancer, such as acupuncture to relieve pain, music interventions to reduce anxiety and yoga to improve cancer-related fatigue. The side effects related to complementary therapy use are generally mild. The results remain inconclusive for some intervention-outcome combinations. Many of the included systematic reviews insufficiently assessed the causes and impact of bias in their interpretation of the results. This overview of systematic reviews can support clinicians in counselling their patients on this topic and provide directions for future research and clinical practice guidelines in the field of complementary medicine.
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- Marit Mentink
- Nivel (Netherlands Institute of Health Services Research), Otterstraat 118, 3512 CR Utrecht, The Netherlands; (J.N.); (S.v.D.)
- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 21, 6525 EZ Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Praktijk Integratieve Oncologie, Heesterpoort 18, 9713 KZ Groningen, The Netherlands;
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- Nivel (Netherlands Institute of Health Services Research), Otterstraat 118, 3512 CR Utrecht, The Netherlands; (J.N.); (S.v.D.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, Rijnstate Hospital, Wagnerlaan 55, 6815 AD Arnhem, The Netherlands;
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- Nivel (Netherlands Institute of Health Services Research), Otterstraat 118, 3512 CR Utrecht, The Netherlands; (J.N.); (S.v.D.)
- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 21, 6525 EZ Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Faculty of Caring Science, University of Borås, Work Life and Social Welfare, Allégatan 1, 501 90 Borås, Sweden
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Vieira C, Bergantim R, Madureira E, Barroso JC, Labareda M, Parreira ST, Castro A, Macedo A, Custódio S. Portuguese consensus on the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting induced by cancer treatments. Porto Biomed J 2023; 8:e234. [PMID: 37846304 PMCID: PMC10575355 DOI: 10.1097/j.pbj.0000000000000234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and radiotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (RINV) strongly affect the quality of life of patients with cancer. Inadequate antiemetic control leads to the decline of patients' quality of life, increases rescue interventions, and may even compromise adherence to cancer treatment. Although there are international recommendations for controlling CINV and RINV, these recommendations focus mainly on pharmacological management, with scarce information on additional measures that patients may adopt. Moreover, the prophylaxis and management of CINV/RINV are not always applied. Thus, we identified the need to systematize the strategies for preventing and managing CINV/RINV and the associated risk factors to implement and promote effective prophylactic antiemetic regimens therapy in patients with cancer. This review sought to create a set of practical recommendations for managing and controlling CINV/RINV, according to the current international recommendations for antiemetic therapy and the main risk factors. Conclusively, we intended to produce a patient-centered guidance document for health care professionals focused on the awareness, monitoring, and treatment of CINV/RINV.
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- Cláudia Vieira
- Medical Oncology Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto Francisco Gentil (IPO-PORTO), Porto, Portugal
- Research Center, Molecular Oncology Group, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto Francisco Gentil (IPO-PORTO), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Sociedade Portuguesa de Oncologia, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP), Porto, Portugal
- i3S—Institute for Research and Innovation in Health, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Cancer Drug Resistance Group, Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology of the University of Porto (IPATIMUP), Porto, Portugal
- Department of Hematology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Associação de Investigação de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia (AICSO), Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
- Department of Nutrition, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
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- Medical Oncology Service, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro, Portugal
- iOncoCare - International Group for Oncologic Supportive Care Study, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital CUF Tejo, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Pharmacy, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte—Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Evidenze, Lisboa, Portugal
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and Medicine, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal
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- Associação de Investigação de Cuidados de Suporte em Oncologia (AICSO), Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
- Medical Oncology Service, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
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Kong F, Wang Z, Wang N, Zhao L, Mei Q, Yu Y, Zhang D, Li X, Jia Y. The Clinical Observation of Acupuncture Combined With Antiemetic Drugs in the Prevention and Treatment of CINV in Breast Cancer Patients. Front Oncol 2022; 12:888651. [PMID: 35875071 PMCID: PMC9304862 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.888651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective The present study aimed to explore the effectiveness of acupuncture combined with antiemetic drugs in prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) among breast cancer patients receiving postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy. Methods We retrospectively collected the clinical records of 81 postoperative breast cancer patients at our hospital from January 2021 to December 2021. These patients were divided into the acupuncture group and the control group. The efficacy of the antiemetic drugs combined with acupuncture for CINV was analysed. The primary endpoints were total, acute, and delayed nausea and vomiting grade and remission rate. Safety and overall patient quality of life were secondary endpoints. Results During the whole observation period, compared with the control group, the frequency of nausea and vomiting was decreased in the acupuncture group (P=0.034). And the ECOG-PS score in the acupuncture group was significantly improved (P=0.004). In addition, the adverse events, such as abdominal (12.2% vs. 5.0%, P=0.252), distention (19.5% vs. 5.0%, P=0.049), and diarrhea (9.7% vs. 0, P=0.044), were decreased by acupuncture. Conclusions Acupuncture combined with antiemetics could reduce the incidence of CINV, improve the quality of life of patients and reduce the incidence of adverse side effects of antiemetic drugs.
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- Fanming Kong
- Department of Oncology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
- *Correspondence: Fanming Kong,
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- Department of Oncology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Oncology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Oncology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Oncology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Oncology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Oncology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Oncology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Oncology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin, China
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Ylva W, Per F, Anna E. Acupuncture in Patients Undergoing Cancer Therapy: Their Interest and Belief in Acupuncture is High, But Few are Using It. Integr Cancer Ther 2022; 21:15347354221077277. [PMID: 35212241 PMCID: PMC8883291 DOI: 10.1177/15347354221077277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Since pre-existing expectations, that is, beliefs, in a treatment may modify outcomes, and acupuncture studies often fail to measure expectations, we wanted to investigate the use of acupuncture, interest, and belief in acupuncture effects among patients undergoing cancer therapy. METHOD A cross-sectional design, where the participants answered a study-specific questionnaire with questions regarding their use of, interest and belief in acupuncture treatment. RESULTS A total of 457 patients with cancer (48% men, mean age 65 years) answered the questionnaire. Acupuncture was used by 4 (1%) patients during their cancer therapy, and 368 (83%) expressed an interest in receiving acupuncture. Of the 457 patients, 289 (63%) believed acupuncture to be effective for at least 1 of 17 requested symptoms, most commonly pain (56% of the patients) and muscle tension (40%). They believed acupuncture to be effective for a mean value 3 of the 17 requested symptoms. Women (P < .001), and patients 41 to 65 years (P < .001), expressed a stronger belief in acupuncture effects than others. CONCLUSIONS Men and older patients expressed weaker beliefs in acupuncture effects than other patients, indicating the importance of collecting expectancy data in future randomized sham-controlled acupuncture studies to be able to treat expectancy as an effect-modifier. The high interest and beliefs in acupuncture effects found also indicate that acupuncture should be available for patients with cancer, for side effects where acupuncture has shown to be effective. In a clinical setting, older men might need more encouragement regarding positive expected outcomes of the acupuncture treatment than younger women.
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- Widgren Ylva
- University of Gävle, Gavle, Sweden.,Region Hospital of Sundsvall-Härnösand, County Council of Västernorrland, Sundsvall
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- Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.,Umeå University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden
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Tang X, Shi X, Zhao H, Lu L, Chen Z, Feng Y, Liu L, Duan R, Zhang P, Xu Y, Cui S, Gong F, Fei J, Xu NG, Jing X, Guyatt G, Zhang YQ. Characteristics and quality of clinical practice guidelines addressing acupuncture interventions: a systematic survey of 133 guidelines and 433 acupuncture recommendations. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e058834. [PMID: 35210347 PMCID: PMC8883258 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To systematically summarise acupuncture-related Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs)'s clinical and methodological characteristics and critically appraise their methodology quality. DESIGN We summarised the characteristics of the guidelines and recommendations and evaluated their methodological quality using the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) instrument. DATA SOURCES Nine databases were searched from 1 January 2010 to 20 September 2020. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SELECTING STUDIES We included the latest version of acupuncture CPGs, which must have used at least one systematic review addressing the benefits and harms of alternative care options to inform acupuncture recommendations. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Reviewers, working in pairs, independently screened and extracted data. When there are statistical differences among types of CPGs, we reported the data by type in the text, but when not, we reported the overall data. RESULTS Of the 133 eligible guidelines, musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases proved the most commonly addressed therapeutic areas. According to the AGREE II instrument, the CPG was moderate quality in the domain of clarity of scope and purpose, clarity of presentation, the rigour of development, stakeholder involvement and low quality in editorial independence, and applicability. The study identified 433 acupuncture-related recommendations; 380 recommended the use of acupuncture, 28 recommended against the use of acupuncture and 25 considered acupuncture but did not make recommendations. Of the 303 recommendations that used Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation to determine the strength of recommendations, 152 were weak recommendations, 131 were strong recommendations, of which 104 were supported by low or very low certainty evidence (discordant recommendations). CONCLUSION In the past 10 years, a large number of CPGs addressing acupuncture interventions exist. Although these guidelines may be as or more rigorous than many others, considerable room for improvement remains.
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- Xiaorong Tang
- South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Gastroenterology dept, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Shenzhen Luohu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, China
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- South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Guang'anmen Hospital, Beijing, China
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- The first Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Guang'anmen Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- The first Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Acupuncture, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Guang'anmen Hospital, Beijing, China
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- South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Nottingham Ningbo GRADE center, The University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China
- CEBIM (Center for Evidence Based Integrative Medicine)-Clarity Collaboration, Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Bovbjerg ML, Pillai S. Current Resources for Evidence-Based Practice, May 2021. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2021; 50:352-362. [PMID: 33865844 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2021.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
An extensive review of new resources to support the provision of evidence-based care for women and infants. The current column includes a discussion of the prenatal prediction of fetal macrosomia and commentaries on reviews focused on the effects of date palm and dill seed on labor outcomes and the current research available on SARS-CoV-2 and pregnancy outcomes.
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