Cancer and Palliative Care - Integrative Medicine Clinical Evidence Portal

Cancer and Palliative Care

Can meditative or relaxation-based interventions manage cognitive impairment in cancer patients?

Can acupuncture and related therapies manage symptoms in cancer patient receiving palliative care?

Can Chinese herbal medicine assist in managing pain in cancer palliative care?

How effective is mindfulness-based therapy in reducing anxiety and depression in patients with cancer?

Can Mindful Awareness Practices reduce psychological and behavioral disturbance among premenopausal early stage breast cancer survivors?

Can intravenous salvia miltiorrhiza extract reduce wound complications after mastectomy among patients with breast carcinoma?

Is garlic intake effective in reducing risk of gastric cancer?

Is yoga effective in reducing negative emotions among patients with breast cancer?

Is yoga effective for women with stage one breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL)?

Is yoga effective in improving psychosocial outcomes amongst cancer patients and survivors, as compared to those with no exercise prescription or on waiting list?

Can yoga improve health related quality of life in patients with history of colorectal cancer?

Can mindfulness-based stress reduction alleviate chronic pain?

Is yoga effective for improving fatigue among women with breast cancer?

Is massage therapy effective in relieving cancer pain?

Is manual acupuncture effective in symptom management among breast cancer patients?

Is relaxation intervention effective for reducing anxiety and improving mood among parents of hospitalized children with malignancies?

Is Qigong/Tai Chi Easy effective in improving persistent fatigue, depression and sleep dysfunction among breast cancer survivors, as compared to sham Qigong?

Is Qigong effective in reducing fatigue and distress among senior prostate cancer survivors, as compared to stretching classes?

Does Qigong or Tai Chi bring benefits in improving quality of life, immunity and psychological health among cancer patients?

Is additional manual lymphatic drainage on top of physical therapy effective in reducing arm volume, pain and improving quality of life among breast cancer patients with axillary web syndrome?

Is acupuncture-point stimulation effective in reducing acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting among cancer patients?

Can massage reduce physical complaints among gynecologic cancer patients?

Are mindfulness-based therapies effective in improving physical health, psychological health and quality of life among patients with breast cancer?

Is additional mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) beneficial for improving mental and physical health status amongst cancer patients, as compared to routine treatments only?