An overview of complementary and alternative therapies.
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Complementary Therapies↗
Biomedical subjects
G M Decker
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Pharmacologic and biologic therapies in cancer care.
Although Coley first began treating patients more than 100 years ago, he was far ahead of his time in observing the link between boosting the immune system and improving response and survival. The field of immunotherapy has advanced rapidly, and patients' requests to be treated with the newer biologic agents far outweigh requests to be treated with earlier agents such as Coley Toxins (Coley Toxins, 2000).
Antineoplastic Agents↗
Reporting adverse events associated with herbal products.
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Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems↗
Pharmacologic and biologic therapies in cancer care: Part II.
Brigden (1995) described patients with cancer seeking alternative therapies as being on a quest for natural, less toxic therapies. Hydrazine sulfate exemplifies these pursuits. Hydrazine sulfate is relatively inexpensive, easily administered, and reportedly has low toxicity. Lerner (1997) stated that "although Gold has not received the credit that is his due, by staying within the cancer establishment and playing by the rules, he has brought hydrazine sulfate significantly further than Burzynski has brought antineoplastons" (p. 440).
Antineoplastic Agents↗
Commonly used herbs: implications for clinical practice.
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Herbal Medicine↗
Intervening with alopecia: exploring an entrepreneurial role for oncology nurses.
This article discusses the development of an innovative role for oncology nurses in assisting patients with their personal information and image needs that arise from alopecia secondary to the treatment of cancer. An independent oncology nursing consultative service was initiated after a survey of patients was conducted (N = 40) to assess alopecia knowledge, needs, and referral source. Nurses (N = 16) attending a local Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) chapter meeting were surveyed to assess their intervention patterns and knowledge of hair and scalp care during hair loss. To respond to needs identified through the surveys, the consultative service developed a patient education program and booklet, as well as professional education sessions. Management and evaluation of this practice continues to provide a learning experience.
Alopecia↗