Abstract
There
is growing interest in mind-body therapies as adjuncts to mainstream
cancer treatment, and an increasing number of patients turn to these
interventions for the control of emotional stress associated with
cancer. Increased research funding has enabled many such interventions
to be evaluated for their efficacy, including studies of mind-body
interventions to reduce pain, anxiety, insomnia, anticipatory, and
treatment-related nauseas, hot flashes, and improved mood. Mind-body
treatments evaluated for their utility in oncology include relaxation
therapies, biofeedback, meditation and hypnosis, yoga, art and music
therapy, tai chi, and qigong. Although studies are not always
methodologically sound and results mixed, a growing number of
well-designed studies provide convincing evidence that mind-body
techniques are beneficial adjuncts to cancer treatment. The evidence is
sufficient to recommend further investigation and adoption of these
techniques in mainstream oncology care.
- PMID:
- 21116746
- [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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