Shedding light on vitamin D and integrative oncology.

abstract：:Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, and most chemotherapeutic drugs have limited success in treating this disease. Furthermore, some drugs show undesirable side effects due to the enrichment of cancer stem cells (CSCs) that are present, leading to resistance to conventional chemotherapy and tum...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Kim M,Kim YS,Kim KM,Ko HC,Kim SJ,Kim JH,Kim Y

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Toona sinensis (TS) is one of the most popular vegetarian dishes in Taiwan. It has been shown to exhibit antioxidant, antiangiogenic, antiatherosclerotic, and anticancer properties. In this study, we demonstrated the ability of aqueous leaf extracts from TS to promote immune responses in BALB/c mice and to exhibit ant...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Yang HL,Thiyagarajan V,Liao JW,Chu YL,Chang CT,Huang PJ,Hsu CJ,Hseu YC

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study hypothesizes that, bromelain (BL) acts as radiosensitizer of tumor cells and that it protects normal cells from radiation effects. In vitro and in vivo studies have been carried out to prove that assumption. In vitro MTT cell proliferation assay has shown that the irradiated Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) ...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Mekkawy MH,Fahmy HA,Nada AS,Ali OS

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute doxorubicin (DOX) cardiotoxicity can be attenuated by exercise preconditioning, but little is known of whether this cardioprotection continues beyond 10 days post-DOX administration. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of exercise preconditioning on early chronic DOX-induced cardiotoxicity. Ma...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Hydock DS,Lien CY,Jensen BT,Schneider CM,Hayward R

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM OF THE STUDY:Celastrus orbiculatus has been used as a folk medicine in China for the treatment of many diseases. In the laboratory, the ethyl acetate extract of Celastrus orbiculatus (COE) displays a wide range of anticancer functions. However, the inhibition of the metastasis mechanism of COE in gastric cancer cel...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Zhu Y,Liu Y,Qian Y,Dai X,Yang L,Chen J,Guo S,Hisamitsu T

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: This article discusses the results of an evaluation of the one-year implementation period of an integrative care program at a pediatric oncology ward, which consists of integrative care treatments offered three times a week to the patients. The guiding questions are how the model was implemented, which factor...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Stritter W,Rutert B,Eggert A,Längler A,Holmberg C,Seifert G

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:There is a lack of information on therapies recommended by naturopathic doctors (NDs) for lung and gastroesophageal cancer care. Study objectives were to: (1) identify the most common interventions considered for use by NDs; (2) identify interventions NDs recommend to support key therapeutic g...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Seely D,Ennis JK,McDonell E,Zhao L

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The protective effect of Andrograhis paniculata and andrographolide (ANDLE) against cyclophosphamide (CTX)-induced urothelial toxicity was investigated in this study. Pretreatment of Swiss albino mice with A paniculata extract (10 mg/dose/animal intraperitoneally [ip]) and ANDLE (500 microg/dose/animal ip) could signi...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Sheeja K,Kuttan G

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effects of an 8-week stress management and health promotion program on women undergoing breast cancer chemotherapy treatment. Patients and methods A total of 61 patients were recruited in 2 cancer centers and were randomly assigned to the intervention program (n = 30) or control group (n = 31). ...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Pelekasis P,Zisi G,Koumarianou A,Marioli A,Chrousos G,Syrigos K,Darviri C

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype of breast cancer that tends to affect young women and has a high propensity to metastasize. No targeted treatments are available for this type of breast cancer due to a lack of estrogen or progesterone receptors or overexpression of human epidermal growth f...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Collard M,Gallagher PE,Tallant EA

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have shown that soybean fermentation products can act as cancer chemoprevention or therapeutic agents. In this study, the anticancer activities of a fermentation product of soybean, black bean, and green bean mixture (BN999) were investigated. We found that BN999 inhibited the growth of human breast c...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Chia JS,Du JL,Wu MS,Hsu WB,Chiang CP,Sun A,Lu JJ,Wang WB

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nausea and vomiting are among the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Additional antiemetic drugs are urgently needed to effectively manage and ameliorate chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). The efficacy of ginger as an antiemetic modality for ameliorating CINV has not been establish...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Li X,Qin Y,Liu W,Zhou XY,Li YN,Wang LY

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction:Viscum album L extracts (VA) are frequently used in integrative oncology. Aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of add-on VA applications on various patient-reported outcome measures. Methods: A longitudinal real-world study was conducted, using data from the Network Oncology clinical registry. Pri...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Oei SL,Thronicke A,Kröz M,von Trott P,Schad F,Matthes H

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background The role of whole grains, refined cereals, and legumes in preventing or initiating colorectal cancer (CRC) is still uncertain. The aim of this study is to examine the possible association between the consumption of whole grains, refined cereals, and legumes and the risk of developing CRC among Jordanian pop...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Tayyem RF,Bawadi HA,Shehadah I,Agraib LM,Al-Awwad NJ,Heath DD,Bani-Hani KE

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The circadian production of melatonin by the pineal gland during the night provides an inhibitory signal to tissue-isolated steroid receptor SR+ and - MCF-7 human breast cancer xenografts in female nude rats. A pivotal mechanism for melatonin's anticancer effects in vivo involves a melatonin receptor-mediated inhibiti...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Blask DE,Dauchy RT,Brainard GC,Hanifin JP

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many plant products are known to exert antioxidative effects by quenching various free radicals and singlet molecular oxygen. Andrographis paniculata (Kalmegh) is used extensively in the Indian traditional system of medicine as a hepatoprotective and hepatostimulative agent and has been reported to have antioxidant ef...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Trivedi NP,Rawal UM,Patel BP

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer of women in North America. Despite advances in treatment that have reduced mortality, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer induced death. Several well established tools are used to screen for breast cancer including clinical breast exams, mammog...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Kennedy DA,Lee T,Seely D

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine which mode of exercise is preferred by breast cancer survivors and to evaluate this response between graded exercise testing on a treadmill and on a cycle ergometer. METHODS:Twelve breast cancer survivors completed 2 maximal aerobic stress tests on separate days. The women completed a ramp protoco...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Dolan LB,Lane K,McKenzie DC

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effectiveness of traditional herbal medicine (THM) as treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) has not been clearly demonstrated. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of THM as adjunctive therapies for NPC using the results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Five electronic databases, includi...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Kim W,Lee WB,Lee J,Min BI,Lee H,Cho SH

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) depend on a lifelong endoscopic surveillance programme and prophylactic surgery, and usually suffer nutritional problems. Intestinal inflammation has been linked to both FAP and colorectal cancer. Epidemiological studies show a relationship between diet and inflammati...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Pasanisi P,Gariboldi M,Verderio P,Signoroni S,Mancini A,Rivoltini L,Milione M,Masci E,Ciniselli CM,Bruno E,Macciotta A,Belfiore A,Ricci MT,Gargano G,Morelli D,Apolone G,Vitellaro M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chemoradiotherapy-associated mucositis can manifest as pain, inflammation, dysphagia, diarrhea, weight loss, rectal bleeding, and infection. Mucositis is a major dose-limiting side effect of chemotherapy, affecting nutritional intake and oral and intestinal function. Despite several interventions being avail...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Thomsen M,Vitetta L

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hesperidin is a natural compound that has chemoprotective effects in tumor cell lines and protective effects against hematotoxicity induced by cyclophosphamide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of hesperidin on the antitumor effect of cyclophosphamide in tumor-bearing mice. Administration of hesperidin...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Hosseinimehr SJ,Jalayer Z,Naghshvar F,Mahmoudzadeh A

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, there has been an increased interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among people with cancer. Many are looking for informed advice and desire communication with their physicians about CAM use. Communication is crucial in establishing trust with patients, gathering information, add...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Frenkel M,Ben-Arye E,Cohen L

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Integrative oncology has proven to be a useful approach to control cancer symptoms and improve the quality of life (QoL) and overall health of patients, delivering integrated patient care at both physical and emotional levels. The objective of this randomized trial was to evaluate the effects of a triple i...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Ruiz-Vozmediano J,Löhnchen S,Jurado L,Recio R,Rodríguez-Carrillo A,López M,Mustieles V,Expósito M,Arroyo-Morales M,Fernández MF

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin D status has importance in the prevention and treatment of many malignancies. Patients with breast, colon, and lung malignancies with higher vitamin D status at the onset of treatment have an improved prognosis compared with those patients with a lower vitamin D status. Methods to improve vitamin D status are ...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Cantor I

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polysaccharide K, also known as PSK or Krestin, is derived from the Coriolus versicolor mushroom and is widely used in Japan as an adjuvant immunotherapy for a variety of cancer including lung cancer. Despite reported benefits, there has been no English language synthesis of PSK for lung cancer. To address t...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Fritz H,Kennedy DA,Ishii M,Fergusson D,Fernandes R,Cooley K,Seely D

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytoluminescent Therapy (CLT) is an unconventional form of photodynamic therapy (PDT), utilizing a second-generation chlorophyll-derived photosensitizing agent and whole-body illumination. Starting in late 2002, CLT was administered in Ireland to 48 patients. Illumination with lasers and light-emitting diodes followed...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Moss RW

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To introduce the application of wheel balance cancer therapy (WBCT) in cancer treatment through an intensive study of a representative patient. METHOD:A 59-year-old, female patient who was a secondhand smoker and who carried no significant medical and family history was diagnosed with T1N0M1 (stage 4) lung adenoca...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Park HM,Kim SY,Jung IC,Lee YW,Cho CK,Yoo HS

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute apoptotic response to genotoxic carcinogens animal model has been extensively used to assess the ability of drugs and natural products like dietary components to promote apoptosis in the colon and protect against colorectal cancer (CRC). This work aimed to use this model to identify the main chemopreventativ...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Esmaeelian B,Benkendorff K,Le Leu RK,Abbott CA

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A considerable number of patients with cancer have used or are using the Gerson therapy, an alleged anticancer metabolic diet. However, there is almost no scientific support for this regimen. Hence, the present case review study of 6 patients with metastatic cancer who used the Gerson therapy aims at critically evalua...

journal_title：Integrative cancer therapies

authors： Molassiotis A,Peat P

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00