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Intravenous Vitamin C and Cancer: A Systematic Review

BACKGROUND: Intravenous vitamin C (IVC) is a contentious adjunctive cancer therapy, widely used in naturopathic and integrative oncology settings. We conducted a systematic review of human interventional and observational studies assessing IVC for use in cancer patients. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, The Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and AMED from inception to April 2013 for human studies examining the safety, effectiveness, or pharmacokinetics of IVC use in cancer patients.

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Intravenous Vitamin C and Cancer: A Systematic Review
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Hyperthermia: A Promising Cancer Therapy

Originally published in Naturopathic Doctor News and Review (NDNR) on February 1, 2014.

Hyperthermia: A Promising Cancer Therapy

Student Scholarship – 2nd Place Research Review

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Hyperthermia: A Promising Cancer Therapy
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Developing an operational model for an integrative oncology program: a qualitative descriptive feasibility study.

PURPOSE: We describe a descriptive qualitative study with the purpose of assessing the feasibility of developing an integrative oncology program in our region. METHODS: We conducted 39 interviews and two focus groups (n?=?20) with cancer patients, their caregivers and complementary and conventional (n?=?15) healthcare professionals. RESULTS: One primary theme emerged, acceptance or tolerance of an integrative oncology program, which represents concepts within four emergent categories: (1) operational model; (2) values to guide an integrative oncology program; (3) physical location and desi

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Developing an operational model for an integrative oncology program: a qualitative descriptive feasibility study.
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Decision-making about complementary and alternative medicine by cancer patients: integrative literature review

BACKGROUND: Patients with cancer consistently report conflict and anxiety when making decisions about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatment. To design evidence-informed decision-support strategies, a better understanding is needed of how the decision-making process unfolds for these patients during their experience with cancer. We undertook this study to review the research literature regarding CAM-related decision-making by patients with cancer within the context of treatment, survivorship, and palliation.

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Decision-making about complementary and alternative medicine by cancer patients: integrative literature review
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Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Use of Integrative Cancer Therapies as Supportive Care in Patients Treated for Breast Cancer

BACKGROUND: The majority of breast cancer patients use complementary and/or integrative therapies during and beyond cancer treatment to manage symptoms, prevent toxicities, and improve quality of life. Practice guidelines are needed to inform clinicians and patients about safe and effective therapies. METHODS: Following the Institute of Medicine's guideline development process, a systematic review identified randomized controlled trials testing the use of integrative therapies for supportive care in patients receiving breast cancer treatment.

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Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Use of Integrative Cancer Therapies as Supportive Care in Patients Treated for Breast Cancer
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The Responsiveness, Content Validity, and Convergent Validity of the Measure Yourself Concerns and Wellbeing (MYCaW) Patient-Reported Outcome Measure

OBJECTIVE: Measure Yourself Concerns and Wellbeing (MYCaW) is a patient-centered questionnaire that allows cancer patients to identify and quantify the severity of their "concerns" and "wellbeing," as opposed to using a predetermined list. MYCaW administration is brief and aids in prioritizing treatment approaches.

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The Responsiveness, Content Validity, and Convergent Validity of the Measure Yourself Concerns and Wellbeing (MYCaW) Patient-Reported Outcome Measure
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Polysaccharide K and Coriolus versicolor Extracts for Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review

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.

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Polysaccharide K and Coriolus versicolor Extracts for Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review
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Fish-Derived Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review

Background. The use of natural health products in prostate cancer (PrCa) is high despite a lack of evidence with respect to safety and efficacy. Fish-derived omega-3 fatty acids possess anti-inflammatory effects and preclinical data suggest a protective effect on PrCa incidence and progression; however, human studies have yielded conflicting results. Methods.

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Fish-Derived Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review
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Naturopathic Oncology Care for Thoracic Cancers: A Practice Survey

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 goals; and (3) identify potential contraindications between integrative and conventional therapies.

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Naturopathic Oncology Care for Thoracic Cancers: A Practice Survey
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Intravenous vitamin C in the supportive care of cancer patients: a review and rational approach

This article reviews intravenous vitamin C (IV C) in cancer care and offers a rational approach to enable medical oncologists and integrative practitioners to safely provide IV C combined with oral vitamin C to patients. The use of IV C is a safe supportive intervention to decrease inflammation in the patient and to improve symptoms related to antioxidant deficiency, disease processes, and side effects of standard cancer treatments. A proposed rationale, together with relevant clinical safety considerations for the application of IV C in oncologic supportive care, is provided.

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Intravenous vitamin C in the supportive care of cancer patients: a review and rational approach
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