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Melatonin as adjuvant cancer care with and without chemotherapy: meta-analysis

BACKGROUND: Melatonin (MLT) is known to possess potent antioxidant, antiproliferative, immune-modulating, and hormone-modulating properties. Clinical evidence suggests that MLT may have a possible role in the treatment of cancer. The authors systematically reviewed the effects of MLT in conjunction with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, supportive care, and palliative care on 1-year survival, complete response, partial response, stable disease, and chemotherapy-associated toxicities.

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Melatonin as adjuvant cancer care with and without chemotherapy: meta-analysis
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Vitamin A and retinoid derivatives for lung cancer: a systematic review and meta analysis

BACKGROUND: Despite reported antiproliferative activity of vitamin A and its common use for cancer, there is no comprehensive synthesis of its safety and efficacy in lung cancers. To address this issue we conducted a systematic review of the safety and efficacy of vitamin A for the treatment and prevention of lung cancers. METHODS AND FINDINGS: Two independent reviewers searched six electronic databases from inception to July 2009 for clinical, observational, and preclinical evidence pertaining to the safety and efficacy of vitamin A and related retinoids for lung cancers.

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Vitamin A and retinoid derivatives for lung cancer: a systematic review and meta analysis
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Selenium and lung cancer: a systematic review and meta analysis

BACKGROUND: Selenium is a natural health product widely used in the treatment and prevention of lung cancers, but large chemoprevention trials have yielded conflicting results. We conducted a systematic review of selenium for lung cancers, and assessed potential interactions with conventional therapies. METHODS AND FINDINGS: Two independent reviewers searched six databases from inception to March 2009 for evidence pertaining to the safety and efficacy of selenium for lung cancers. Pubmed and EMBASE were searched to October 2009 for evidence on interactions with chemo- or radiation-therapy.

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Selenium and lung cancer: a systematic review and meta analysis
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A systematic review of integrative oncology programs

OBJECTIVE: This systematic review set out to summarize the research literature describing integrative oncology programs. METHODS: Searches were conducted of 9 electronic databases, relevant journals (hand searched), and conference abstracts, and experts were contacted. Two investigators independently screened titles and abstracts for reports describing examples of programs that combine complementary and conventional cancer care. English-, French-, and German-language articles were included, with no date restriction.

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A systematic review of integrative oncology programs
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Green tea and lung cancer: a systematic review

BACKGROUND: Green tea is a beverage widely used by lung cancer patients and the public for its purported anticancer properties. The authors conducted a systematic review of green tea for the treatment and prevention of lung cancer. METHODOLOGY: Six electronic databases were searched from inception until November 2011 for human interventional and preclinical evidence pertaining to the safety and efficacy of green tea for lung cancer. RESULTS: A total of 84 articles met inclusion criteria: two Phase I trials, three reports of one surrogate study, and 79 preclinical studies.

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Green tea and lung cancer: a systematic review
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Screening Breast Thermography: Perspective from the Clinical Therapeutics Committee of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)

The Clinical Therapeutics Committee (CTC) does not recommend use of screening breast thermography in naturopathic practice. We are concerned about uncertain benefits in the face of substantial harm.   Background Digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) of the breast (or breast thermography) is recommended by some naturopathic doctors for the purpose of screening for tumour neovascularity as an early sign of breast cancer. It is often advocated in the context of proactive breast health.

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Screening Breast Thermography: Perspective from the Clinical Therapeutics Committee of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)
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Soy, Red Clover, and Isoflavones and Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review

BACKGROND: Soy and red clover isoflavones are controversial due to purported estrogenic activity and possible effects on breast cancer. We conducted a systematic review of soy and red clover for efficacy in improving menopausal symptoms in women with breast cancer, and for potential impact on risk of breast cancer incidence or recurrence.

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Soy, Red Clover, and Isoflavones and Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review
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Canadian integrative oncology research priorities: results of a consensus-building process.

BACKGROUND: In Canada, many diverse models of integrative oncology care have emerged in response to the growing number of cancer patients who combine complementary therapies with their conventional medical treatments. The increasing interest in integrative oncology emphasizes the need to engage stakeholders and to work toward consensus on research priorities and a collaborative research agenda. The Integrative Canadian Oncology Research Initiative initiated a consensus-building process to meet that need and to develop an action plan that will implement a Canadian research agenda.

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Canadian integrative oncology research priorities: results of a consensus-building process.
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Flax and breast cancer: a systematic review

BACKGROUND: Flax is a food and dietary supplement commonly used for menopausal symptoms. Flax is known for its lignan, alpha-linolenic acid, and fiber content, components that may possess phytogestrogenic, anti-inflammatory, and hormone modulating effects, respectively.

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Flax and breast cancer: a systematic review
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Black cohosh and breast cancer: a systematic review

BACKGROUND: Many women use black cohosh as a natural treatment for menopausal symptoms. However, controversy exists around safety in breast cancer, because of its purported estrogenic activity.

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Black cohosh and breast cancer: a systematic review
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