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ALTERNATIVE CANCER TREATMENTS.
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Paper Abstract:
Comparison with conventional approaches. Discussion of alternative methods & techniques, diet & quality of life issues.
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ALTERNATIVE CANCER TREATMENTS
Introduction
This research paper will present alternative treatments for cancer. Included in the discussion will be effectiveness and comparison with conventional approaches, techniques, and diet and quality of life.
Effectiveness & Comparison with Conventional Approaches. Effectiveness of alternative treatments for cancer have not been proven and none have been found to cure cancer, however both nontraditional as well as traditional therapies are considered. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has established a research program, the Center for Alternative Medicine Research in Cancer (Benjamin, Simone, Traub, & D'Epiro, 1998, p. 53).
A concern about alternative treatments is the false lure
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Burnet, N. Chemotherapy results in nausea and vomiting; cancerpatients report being frustrated with these side effects which result inthe inability to resume normal activities. H., Traub, M., & D'Epiro, W. 257-259). (1998).Beyond the conventional. Alternative techniques such asrelaxation tapes are recommended to relieve stress. Acupuncture, acupressure, and massage can relieve nausea(pp. (2 ). McCann, J. 257).Radiotherapy is considered the most effective curative treatment for cancerafter surgery (Burnet, Benson, Williams, & Peacock, 2 , p. The tachykinin neurokinin NKI receptor antagonists areconsidered promising (McCann, 2 , p. Journal of the AmericanDietetic Association, 97(1 ), S2 8-S218).----------------------- 5 A., Simone, C. Effectiveness & Comparison with Conventional Approaches.Effectiveness of alternative treatments for cancer have not been proven andnone have been found to cure cancer, however both nontraditional as well astraditional therapies are considered. Hamilton (2 ) reports on the quality oflife with traditional cancer treatments and the relieving effects ofalternative therapies. (1997). McCann, J. British MedicalJournal, 32 (7229), 198-199. (2 ). Benjamin, S. (1997). Spaulding-Albright, N. 1485-6). 56). Improving cancer outcomes through radiotherapy. Popular herbal plant products, used in cancer therapy, includeAstragalus, Cat's Claw, Hoxsey Herbal Treatment with 9 herbs, Iscador(mistletoe), Kombucha, Laetrile (amygdalin or vitamin B-17), Milk Thistle,Pau D'Arco, Pycnogenol, and Shitake mushrooms (Spaulding-Albright, 1997, p.S2 8-S218). The National Cancer Institute (NCI)has established a research program, the Center for Alternative MedicineResearch in Cancer (Benjamin, Simone, Traub, & D'Epiro, 1998, p. Proponents of alternative medicines agree that extremeapproaches need to be avoided, however, many techniques are useful tomaximize the immune system (Benjamin et al., 1998, pp. A concern about alternative treatments is the false lure toward themas a cure for cancer, as is the case for the still popular Laetriletreatment, a synthetic derivative of amygdalin which is a constituent inthe seeds of fruits and nuts such as apricots and apples. Newdrugs for the relief of nausea and fatigue resulting from chemotherapy arebeing sought. J., Williams, M. Techniques. A review of some herbal and relatedproducts commonly used in cancer patients. Texas center studies research alternativetreatments. V., Peacock, J. G., Benson, R. ALTERNATIVE CANCER TREATMENTS Introduction This research paper will present alternative treatments for cancer.Included in the discussion will be effectiveness and comparison withconventional approaches, techniques, and diet and quality of life. Cancer, 48(6), 323. 449). Their actions, interactions,and effects remain unknown and their use may carry risks that many are notaware of. (1998). The Essiac and hoxeyformulas, mistletoe, Chinese medical herbs, Coley's toxin, Gavolloimmunoembryotherapy, melatonin, antineoplastons, phenylacetate compounds,the Gerson Diet Therapy (with potassium supplements and sodiumrestriction), the Livingston autogenous bacterial vaccine, and the Revicibiologically-guided chemotherapy program, have been prioritized forevaluation (McCann, 1997, pp. Complementary alternative methods include the followingclassifications: body work, including acupressure, the AlexanderTechnique, chiropractic, craniosacral therapy, hydrotherapy, massage,reflexology, rolfing, t'ai chi, and yoga; dietary and herbal remedies, withdietary supplements, fasting or juice therapies, flower and herbalremedies, macrobiotics, and vegetarianism; external energy sources, arecrystal or faith healing, electromagnetic therapies, light therapy, prayer,spirituality, and shamanism, and the therapeutic touch; the senses, includearomatherapy, and art, dance, humor, music, imaging, and sound therapy;traditional healing techniques, with acupuncture, ayurveda, chinesemedicine, homeopathy, native American healing, and naturopathic medicine;and using the mind, with biofeedback, hypnosis, Kirlian photography,meditation, oigong, and placebo effect (American Cancer Society, 1998, p.323). Unconventional treatments are used by up to 5 % of cancer patients.This wide use has led to the research and assessment of biopharmacologic,herbal, and natural alternative medicine therapies. Diet & Quality of Life. Hamilton, K. Conventional therapies include surgery and chemotherapy, with drugssuch as Compazine or Zofran for nausea (Hamilton, 2 , p. Clear, cool beveragesor a clear-liquid nutritional supplement are recommended for hydration.Supplemental herbs such as ginger along with ginger ale, can be used torelieve nausea. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 92(6), 449-451. also report the use of vitamins andminerals to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and they statethat spiritual and psychological approaches help alleviate helplessness andhopelessness (p. Case problem: Presenting conventional andcomplementary approaches for relieving nausea in a breast cancer patientundergoing chemotherapy. K. Nutritional and plant-based medicines, although appealing due totheir benign effects, as compared to conventional treatments, remain aninexact science with regard to cancer cure. Journal of the American Dietetic Association,1 (2), 257-259. 56-58). 53). Patient Care, 32(6), 53-62. Information about alternative &complementary therapies. 6 ). Benjamin, et al. New drugs, better treatments lessen side effectsof cancer care. 198). H.(2 ). The use ofantineoplastons is another example of a nonproven cancer therapy (Benjaminet al., p. References American Cancer Society. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 89(2 ), 1485-1486.
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