Traditional Chinese Medicine for Cancer-Related Symptoms

To familiarize oncology nurses about the theory and research related to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for management of cancer-related symptoms. Peer-reviewed journal articles, TCM texts, professional experience. The increasing integration of TCM into mainstream medicine mandates that oncology...

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Published in:Seminars in oncology nursing 2012-02, Vol.28 (1), p.64-74
Main Authors: Smith, Mary Elizabeth, Bauer-Wu, Susan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Acupuncture - methods
Adaptation, Psychological
Cancer
Hot Flashes
Humans
Lymphedema - therapy
Medicine, Chinese Traditional - methods
Medicine, Chinese Traditional - psychology
Nausea - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - nursing
Neoplasms - therapy
Nurses
Nursing
Oncology
Oncology Nursing - methods
Pain
Pain Management - methods
Quality of Life
Referral and Consultation
Stress, Psychological
Symptoms
Tai Ji
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Unpleasant
Vomiting - therapy
Xerostomia - therapy
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Summary:To familiarize oncology nurses about the theory and research related to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for management of cancer-related symptoms. Peer-reviewed journal articles, TCM texts, professional experience. The increasing integration of TCM into mainstream medicine mandates that oncology professionals be familiar with the benefits as well as risks. Clinical research on acupuncture in cancer care is growing and demonstrates it is safe for cancer patients, although results on efficacy across symptoms have been mixed. Informed oncology nurses can assist patients by making appropriate referrals to licensed acupuncturists and qualified TCM practitioners to help alleviate unpleasant symptoms associated with cancer and conventional cancer treatment.
ISSN:0749-2081
1878-3449
DOI:10.1016/j.soncn.2011.11.007