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Complementary and alternative therapies for advanced prostate cancer
1Division of Hematology and Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, USA. smith.matthew@mgh.harvard.edu
Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
|August 30, 2001
Summary
This review examines complementary and alternative therapies for advanced prostate cancer, focusing on treatments with published evidence for efficacy and safety in hormonal therapy and skeletal complication management.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Integrative Medicine
- Prostate Cancer Research
Background:
- Advanced prostate cancer presents complex treatment challenges.
- Hormonal therapy is a cornerstone of advanced prostate cancer management.
- Managing side effects and skeletal complications is crucial for patient quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review complementary and alternative therapies (CATs) for advanced prostate cancer.
- To focus on CATs with published studies evaluating efficacy and safety.
- To address specific areas: alternative hormonal therapy, side effect management, and skeletal complications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of published studies on CATs for advanced prostate cancer.
- Focused analysis on therapies with available efficacy and safety data.
- Categorization of therapies based on application: hormonal therapy, side effect management, skeletal complications.
Main Results:
- Identified specific CATs with published data for advanced prostate cancer.
- Evaluated the efficacy and safety profiles of selected CATs.
- Highlighted CATs relevant to hormonal therapy and skeletal complication management.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based CATs can play a role in managing advanced prostate cancer.
- Further research is needed to fully establish the role of CATs.
- CATs may offer supportive care options for patients undergoing conventional treatment.