| Title |
Integrative Oncology: Managing Cancer Pain with Complementary and Alternative Therapies
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Current Pain and Headache Reports, May 2012
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| DOI | 10.1007/s11916-012-0275-x |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Alice Running, Teresa Seright |
| Abstract |
For the projected 1,638,910 patients with a diagnosis of cancer this year, the great majority of them (75-90 %) will experience cancer-related pain. A growing number of these patients will turn to complementary and alternative therapies to assist with the management of their pain and other cancer-related symptoms. The World Health Organization's suggested approach to pain management begins with the use of time honored opioids, but recommends the use of adjuvant therapies early in the management process. Complementary and alternative therapies are being used by more patients each year to assist with the management of their pain. Practitioners and researchers must be aware of the evidence that exists to support or refute the use of these therapies. In this manuscript we review evidence from the recent past on complementary and alternative therapies for pain with emphasis on more common modalities including acupuncture, bio-energy, massage, and music. |
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| Student > Bachelor | 26 | 14% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 23 | 12% |
| Researcher | 18 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 12 | 6% |
| Other | 36 | 19% |
| Unknown | 50 | 26% |
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| Nursing and Health Professions | 33 | 17% |
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| Neuroscience | 5 | 3% |
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