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War and Cancer: Exploring Patient Narratives in a Randomized Integrative Oncology Study
Eran Ben-Arye1,2, Orit Gressel1,2, Yael Keshet3
1Integrative Oncology Program, The Oncology Service; Lin, Carmel, and Zebulun Medical Centers, Clalit Health Services, Haifa, Israel.
Psycho-Oncology
|May 6, 2025
Summary
Integrative oncology (IO) improved quality of life for cancer patients facing war-related distress. Manual relaxation eased emotional concerns, while acupuncture enhanced pain relief, benefiting patients immediately and after 24 hours.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Oncology
- Cancer Care
- Psychosocial Oncology
Background:
- The ongoing war in Israel significantly impacts the quality of life (QoL) for cancer patients.
- Integrative oncology (IO) offers complementary therapies within supportive and palliative care settings.
- There is a need to evaluate IO's effectiveness for patients experiencing both cancer and war-related concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of an integrative oncology program on cancer patients in northern Israel.
- To assess the program's effectiveness in addressing both cancer-related and war-related quality of life concerns.
- To explore patient experiences with manual relaxation and acupuncture within an IO framework.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study nested within a prospective randomized controlled trial.
- Patients undergoing oncology and palliative care with QoL concerns were randomized to manual relaxation with (Group A) or without (Group B) acupuncture.
- Patient narratives regarding concerns and well-being were collected using MYCaW questionnaires and analyzed using ATLAS.Ti software.
Main Results:
- Patient narratives revealed themes of calmness and reduced emotional distress, particularly in Group B (manual relaxation only).
- Reduced pain severity was more prominent in Group A (manual relaxation with acupuncture).
- A high percentage of patients (97%) reported improved QoL immediately after IO treatments, with sustained benefits observed at 24 hours.
Conclusions:
- Integrative oncology treatments demonstrate a beneficial impact on patients facing combined cancer and war-related quality of life challenges.
- Manual relaxation alone was more effective for emotional concerns, whereas acupuncture addition enhanced pain relief.
- Further research is warranted to explore these qualitative and quantitative findings in greater depth.
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