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Integrative Medicine in Head and Neck Cancer
- Source :
- Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, vol 156, iss 2
- Publication Year :
- 2017
- Publisher :
- eScholarship, University of California, 2017.
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Abstract
- Objective Complementary and alternative medicine, or integrative medicine, has become increasingly popular among patients with head and neck cancer. Despite its increasing prevalence, many patients feel uncomfortable discussing such therapies with their physicians, and many physicians are unaware and underequipped to evaluate or discuss their use with patients. The aim of this article is to use recent data to outline the decision making inherent to integrative medicine utilization among patients with head and neck cancer, to discuss the ethical implications inherent to balancing integrative and conventional approaches to treatment, and to highlight available resources to enhance head and neck cancer providers' understanding of integrative medicine. Data Sources Randomized controlled trials involving integrative medicine or complementary and alternative medicine treatment for cancer patients. Review Methods Trials were drawn from a systematic PubMed database search categorized into cancer prevention, treatment, and symptom management. Conclusions Integrative medicine is gaining popularity for the management of cancer and is most commonly used for symptom management. A number of randomized controlled trials provide data to support integrative therapies, yet physicians who treat head and neck cancer may be faced with ethical dilemmas and practical barriers surrounding incorporation of integrative medicine. Implications for Practice In the management of head and neck cancer, there is an increasing demand for awareness of, dialogue about, and research evaluating integrative medicine therapies. It is important for otolaryngologists to become aware of integrative therapy options, their risks and benefits, and resources for further information to effectively counsel their patients.
- Subjects :
- integrative medicine
medicine.medical_specialty
Pathology
Decision Making
Clinical Trials and Supportive Activities
Clinical Sciences
Alternative medicine
Article
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7.3 Management and decision making
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Randomized controlled trial
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Clinical Research
Complementary and Integrative Health
medicine
Humans
Risks and benefits
Dental/Oral and Craniofacial Disease
030223 otorhinolaryngology
Intensive care medicine
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Cancer
Integrative Medicine
Cancer prevention
business.industry
Symptom management
Head and neck cancer
medicine.disease
Otorhinolaryngology
Head and Neck Neoplasms
030220 oncology & carcinogenesis
Surgery
head and neck cancer
Integrative medicine
Management of diseases and conditions
business
complementary and alternative medicine
Subjects
Details
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, vol 156, iss 2
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....28966d69ba8152cdcbddbd47a4111097