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Complementary and alternative medicine.

Jacqueline Filshie1, Carolyn N J Rubens

  • 1Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5PT, UK. jacqueline.filshie@binternet.com

Anesthesiology Clinics
|February 21, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is now widely used in cancer care, offering benefits when conventional treatments fail or cause side effects. Healthcare providers should discuss CAM use with patients, balancing potential risks with the need for comfort in advanced cancer.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Patient Care

Background:

  • Historically, complementary medicine in cancer care was viewed skeptically.
  • Currently, various complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies are integrated into cancer management.
  • CAM offers benefits, especially when conventional treatments are ineffective or cause severe side effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current role and integration of CAM in cancer care.
  • To highlight the importance of healthcare providers discussing CAM with patients.
  • To emphasize balancing the risks and benefits of CAM in advanced cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current practices in complementary and alternative medicine for cancer patients.

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  • Discussion of clinical considerations for healthcare professionals.
  • Analysis of the patient experience with CAM in oncology.

    • Main Results:

    • CAM integration in cancer care has evolved from skepticism to widespread acceptance.
    • CAM therapies can improve patient well-being, particularly when conventional options are limited.
    • Routine, non-judgmental inquiry about CAM use is crucial for patient safety and care.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare workers must routinely and sensitively inquire about CAM use.
    • Advising patients on CAM therapies requires careful consideration of potential interactions and side effects.
    • A balanced approach is needed in advanced cancer to maximize patient comfort and quality of life, weighing risks against benefits.