Deng Gary, Cassileth Barrie R, Yeung K Simon
Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, Box 303, New York, New York 10021, USA.
J Support Oncol. 2004 Sep-Oct;2(5):419-26; discussion 427-9.
Relief of cancer-related symptoms is essential in the supportive and palliative care of cancer patients. Complementary therapies such as acupuncture, mind-body techniques, and massage therapy can help when conventional treatment does not bring satisfactory relief or causes undesirable side effects. Controlled clinical trials show that acupuncture and hypnotherapy can reduce pain and nausea. Meditation, relaxation therapy, music therapy, and massage mitigate anxiety and distress. Pilot studies suggest that complementary therapies may treat xerostomia, hot flashes, and fatigue. Botanicals or dietary supplements are popular but often problematic. Concurrent use of herbal products with mainstream medical treatment should be discouraged.
缓解癌症相关症状在癌症患者的支持性和姑息性治疗中至关重要。当传统治疗不能带来满意的缓解效果或产生不良副作用时，针灸、身心疗法和按摩疗法等补充疗法会有所帮助。对照临床试验表明，针灸和催眠疗法可以减轻疼痛和恶心。冥想、放松疗法、音乐疗法和按摩可以缓解焦虑和痛苦。初步研究表明，补充疗法可能对治疗口干、潮热和疲劳有效。植物药或膳食补充剂很受欢迎，但往往存在问题。应避免将草药产品与主流医学治疗同时使用。
