Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Cancer Therapies02:49

Cancer Therapies

8.9K
Cancer therapies are various modes of treatment, such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy that are administered to cancer patients.
However, cancer treatments can pose several challenges, as therapies used to kill cancer cells are generally also toxic to normal cells. Moreover, cancer cells mutate rapidly and can develop resistance to chemical agents or radiation therapy. Besides, all types of cancer cells may not respond to the same therapy. Some cancer cells respond to one...
8.9K
Combination Therapies and Personalized Medicine02:50

Combination Therapies and Personalized Medicine

5.3K
Combining two or more treatment methods increases the life span of cancer patients while reducing damage to vital organs or tissue from the overuse of a single treatment. Combination therapy also targets different cancer-inducing pathways, thus reducing the chances of developing resistance to treatment.
The combination of the drug acetazolamide and sulforaphane is a good example of combination therapy to treat cancer. The cells in the interior of a large tumor often die due to the hypoxic and...
5.3K
Targeted Cancer Therapies02:57

Targeted Cancer Therapies

8.0K
The targeted cancer therapies, also known as “molecular targeted therapies,” take advantage of the molecular and genetic differences between the cancer cells and the normal cells. It needs a thorough understanding of the cancer cells to develop drugs that can target specific molecular aspects that drive the growth, progression, and spread of cancer cells without affecting the growth and survival of other normal cells in the body.
There are several types of targeted therapies against...
8.0K
Urinary Tract Calculi III: Medical Management01:30

Urinary Tract Calculi III: Medical Management

66
The diagnosis of renal calculi involves several imaging techniques, including non-contrast CT scans and ultrasound. These methods help visualize kidney stones, assess their size and location, and detect possible obstructions. Additionally, Measuring urine pH is useful for diagnosing specific stone types, such as struvite (alkaline pH) and uric acid stones (acidic pH). Cystine stones are primarily linked to cystinuria, a genetic condition. A urinalysis helps detect blood in the urine (hematuria)...
66
Tumor Immunotherapy01:27

Tumor Immunotherapy

790
Immunotherapy is a treatment that boosts or manipulates the immune system to fight diseases, including cancer. For instance, by stimulating an immune response through vaccinations against viruses that cause cancers, like hepatitis B virus and human papillomavirus, these diseases can be prevented. Nonetheless, some cancer cells can avoid the immune system due to their rapid mutation and division. The immune response to many cancers involves three phases: elimination, equilibrium, and escape.
790
Urinary Tract Calculi VI: Surgical Management01:25

Urinary Tract Calculi VI: Surgical Management

90
Procedures for Kidney StonesMedical intervention is necessary when kidney stones or renal calculi are too large to pass spontaneously (typically greater than 5 millimeters) when stones are accompanied by symptomatic infection (such as fever or pyelonephritis), when they impair kidney function, or when they cause persistent symptoms like severe pain, nausea, or urinary retention. Additionally, patients with only one kidney or those who cannot be treated with medical management also require...
90

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The role of magnesium in otology - A narrative review.

Magnesium research·2026
Same author

Authoritarian attitudes and the perceived scientific legitimacy of anthroposophic medicine: A survey of attitudes on complementary and alternative medicine in Austria.

PloS one·2026
Same author

The financial burden resulting from complementary and alternative medicine in oncology care.

BMC complementary medicine and therapies·2026
Same author

The Needs of Patients with Cancer Interested in Complementary and Alternative Medicine with Respect to the Physician's Attitude and Behaviour.

Cancer investigation·2026
Same author

The Art of Kandinsky: Lessons in the Invisible and the Real.

Practical radiation oncology·2026
Same author

Implementing Instagram as educational tool for teaching hematology and medical oncology - a cross-sectional study.

BMC medical education·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 2, 2025

A Bioluminescent and Fluorescent Orthotopic Syngeneic Murine Model of Androgen-dependent and Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
07:25

A Bioluminescent and Fluorescent Orthotopic Syngeneic Murine Model of Androgen-dependent and Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer

Published on: March 6, 2018

13.4K

[Complementary medicine in uro-oncology].

Jutta Hübner1, Ralph Mücke2,3, Oliver Micke4

  • 1Medizinische Klinik II, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Deutschland. jutta.huebner@med.uni-jena.de.

Der Urologe. Ausg. A
|June 15, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is common in cancer patients. While some therapies like mistletoe may improve quality of life, evidence for improved prognosis is limited for most CAM, except for selenium and vitamin D.

Keywords:
Complementary and alternative medicineMicronutrientsMistletoePhytotherapySpirituality

More Related Videos

Culture of Bladder Cancer Organoids as Precision Medicine Tools
08:39

Culture of Bladder Cancer Organoids as Precision Medicine Tools

Published on: December 28, 2021

5.0K
A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound
06:08

A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound

Published on: March 21, 2025

547

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 2, 2025

A Bioluminescent and Fluorescent Orthotopic Syngeneic Murine Model of Androgen-dependent and Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
07:25

A Bioluminescent and Fluorescent Orthotopic Syngeneic Murine Model of Androgen-dependent and Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer

Published on: March 6, 2018

13.4K
Culture of Bladder Cancer Organoids as Precision Medicine Tools
08:39

Culture of Bladder Cancer Organoids as Precision Medicine Tools

Published on: December 28, 2021

5.0K
A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound
06:08

A Cognitive Fusion-guided Prostate Biopsy Using Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Transrectal Ultrasound

Published on: March 21, 2025

547

Area of Science:

  • Integrative oncology
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
  • Cancer patient care

Background:

  • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is utilized by 40-50% of oncology patients.
  • CAM can potentially improve treatment adherence and patient engagement, particularly in long-term therapies.
  • Assessing the efficacy of frequently requested CAM methods is crucial for evidence-based patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the evidence for frequently used complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies in oncology.
  • To determine the impact of specific CAM interventions on prognosis, quality of life, and relevant biomarkers in cancer patients.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and evidence assessment of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities.
  • Analysis of data concerning homeopathy, anthroposophy, mistletoe therapy, pomegranate, selenium, and vitamin D in cancer care.

Main Results:

  • No high-quality evidence supports improved prognosis with homeopathy or anthroposophy.
  • Mistletoe therapy shows potential for improving quality of life, though data quality is weak.
  • Pomegranate influences prostate-specific antigen in prostate cancer, but prognostic impact is uncertain; selenium and vitamin D show promise for aftercare.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence for significant prognostic improvement from most CAM therapies in oncology is lacking.
  • Mistletoe therapy may offer supportive care benefits for quality of life.
  • Selenium and vitamin D supplementation, guided by serum levels, are recommended for cancer aftercare.