Research & Lifestyle
Posted on 16 May 2008
The International Agency for Research on Cancer plans to categorize overnight shift work as a probable carcinogen, according to the Associated Press. The AP says the agency will make the change in December, and the American...
Posted on 16 May 2008
Although doctors normally advise cancer patients to rest, a study carried out at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre found that light exercise (walking) can improve overall health. Of 123 cancer patients, one third were asked to...
Posted on 16 May 2008
The Chinese medicine approach to the treatment of cancer has always emphasised that supporting the vital energy (qi) is as important as attacking the cancer. This view has been confirmed by research carried out at the Royal Free...
Posted on 16 May 2008
1. Shin YH, Kim TI, Shin MS, Juon HS. Effect of Acupressure on Nausea and Vomiting During Chemotherapy Cycle for Korean Post-Operative Cancer Patients. Cancer Nursing, 2004; 27(4):267-74.
Despite the development of effective...
Posted on 16 May 2008
1. Donaldson MS. Nutrition and cancer: A review of the evidence for an anti-cancer diet. Nutr J. 2004;3(1):19
It has been estimated that 30-40 percent of all cancers can be prevented by lifestyle and dietary measures alone....
Posted on 16 May 2008
1. Billhult A, Dahlberg K. A Meaningful Relief from Suffering - Experiences of massage in cancer care ; Cancer Nursing 2001Vol 24; No.3 pp180-184
The experience of massage in an oncology ward was the focus of this study. Eight...
Posted on 16 May 2008
Elkins G, Marcus J, Palamara L, Stearns V. Can hypnosis reduce hot flushes in breast cancer survivors? Am J Clin Hypn. 2004 Jul;47(1):29-42.
Hot flushes are a significant problem for many breast cancer survivors and can cause...
Posted on 16 May 2008
(1) Wellisch DK, Hoffman A, Goldman S et al. Depression & anxiety symptoms in women at high risk for breast cancer: pilot study of a group intervention. Am J Psychiatry 1999;156(10):1644-5.
Objective: The psycho-oncology...
Posted on 16 May 2008
In a study carried out at the University of Manchester, UK, forty-six diabetic patients with chronic painful peripheral neuropathy were treated with acupuncture to determine its efficacy and long-term effectiveness. Patients...
Posted on 16 May 2008
(i) A retrospective study of 201 patients treated for facial pain by acupuncture over a 10-year period at Crosshouse Hospital in Kilmarnock, Scotland, showed that overall 62.7% reported improvement. For those with...
