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Propolis can halt spread of prostate cancer cells
Categories: Cancer, Male disorders
An extract of bee propolis (Feng Jiao) can slow the growth of prostate cancer tumours, American researchers have discovered.
Tai chi improves immunity in lung cancer survivors
Chinese researchers have concluded that tai chi may be able to improve immune status in lung cancer survivors, and thereby potentially help to prevent tumour recurrence.
Acupuncture for hot flushes in breast cancer
Categories: Cancer
Traditional acupuncture (TA) can reduce the frequency of hot flushes and night sweats (HF&NS), and improve physical and emotional well-being in women taking tamoxifen for breast cancer.
Thunder God Vine extracts target cancers
Categories: Cancer
Research into the cellular processes involved in prostate cancer suggests that an extract from the Chinese herb Lei Gong Teng (Radix Tripterygium wilfordii, Thunder God Vine) may be able to combat the disease.
Acupuncture helps with dry mouth due to cancer treatment
Categories: Cancer, Nose and mouth
A multi-centre trial carried out in the UK has concluded that acupuncture can provide significant symptom relief for cancer patients with radiation-induced xerostomia.
Acupuncture helps with breast cancer fatigue
A study by UK researchers has found acupuncture to be effective at managing cancer-related fatigue (CRF).
Breast cancer tissue contains parabens
Categories: Cancer, Lifestyle research
A study from the UK has found that breast tissue samples from women who underwent mastectomies for breast cancer contained traces of parabens (p-hydroxybenzoic acid), preservatives commonly used in deodorants, body lotions and other cosmetic products ...
Herbs reverse drug resistance in cancer cells
Categories: Cancer, Herb research
Extracts from Chinese herbs are capable of reversing multi-drug resistance in cancer cells, which is currently a major obstacle to successful anti-cancer therapy.
Dermal spread of breast cancer following acupuncture
Categories: Cancer, Acupuncture research
A case report from Taiwan warns that direct puncture of a metastatic lymph node by an acupuncture needle has led to cutaneous spread of the tumour.
Electro-stimulation beneficial for dry mouth in cancer patients
Categories: Cancer, Nose and mouth
A sham-controlled feasibility trial has found that electro-acupuncture given concurrently with radiotherapy can significantly reduce xerostomia (dry mouth) symptoms and improved quality of life.
Integrative approach to oncology pays off
Categories: Cancer
An integrative medicine approach in the inpatient oncology setting can significantly decrease medication use, resulting in substantial cost savings for hospitals.
Acupuncture helps with chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy
Categories: Cancer
The results of a small preliminary study carried out in the UK suggest that acupuncture may be of use in the management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
Acupuncture helps cancer survivors with lymphoedema
Categories: Cancer
An exploratory study from the UK suggests that acupuncture and moxibustion can help improve quality of life for cancer survivors with lymphoedema.
Acupuncture helps cancer patients' dry mouth
Categories: Cancer, Nose and mouth
Acupuncture given concurrently with radiotherapy can significantly reduce xerostomia (dry mouth) and improve quality of life for patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Tai chi prevents weight gain in breast cancer survivors
Tai chi can help prevent weight gain and maintain lean body mass in breast cancer survivors by stabilising insulin levels, say American researchers.
Acupuncture activates NK cells to fight cancer
US authors have formulated an
Acupuncture reduces lymphoedema after breast cancer surgery
Categories: Cancer
A small US pilot study has found that acupuncture may help reduce lymphoedema associated with breast cancer surgery.
Acupuncture benefits those with terminal cancer
Categories: Cancer
Patients with advanced incurable cancer appear to benefit from incorporating acupuncture in their treatment.
Tai chi helps overcome cognitive effects of chemotherapy
A US pilot study suggests that tai chi may be able to help cancer patients with cognitive problems that can arise as a side effect of chemotherapy treatment.
Qigong has multiple benefits for cancer patients
An Australian team has found that taking part in a qigong exercise programme has multiple health benefits for cancer patients.
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