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Integrative Oncology in Young Women With Breast Cancer
Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.)
|November 29, 2022
Summary
Young women with breast cancer use integrative oncology (IO) for symptom management and recurrence risk reduction. However, referrals for these beneficial therapies often occur after standard cancer treatments have started.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Integrative Medicine
Background:
- Integrative oncology (IO) therapies show promise for breast cancer patients.
- Referral patterns and timing of IO utilization in breast cancer patients are not well understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the referral patterns and utilization of IO services among young women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of female patients aged 40 or younger with breast cancer (2014-2019) and an IO consultation.
- Analysis of patient demographics, cancer characteristics, treatments, reasons for IO consultation, and modalities used.
Main Results:
- 64 young women utilized IO services, with a median age of 38.6 years.
- Primary reasons for seeking IO were recurrence risk reduction and managing treatment-related adverse effects (TRAEs), notably vasomotor complaints (44%).
- Commonly used therapies included acupuncture (36%), healing touch (28%), and oncology massage (30%), often initiated during treatment (69%).
Conclusions:
- Young women with breast cancer actively use IO for managing TRAEs and reducing recurrence risk.
- Referrals for IO services frequently occur after the initiation of standard cancer care treatments.
- Further research is needed to determine the optimal timing for IO interventions in breast cancer care.
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