Think you know oncology palliative care? Put your knowledge to the test with our interactive quiz! Designed for healthcare professionals, this quick assessment will help you gauge your understanding of key concepts in integrative palliative […]
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This Chinese herb, also known as Huang Qi or Astragalus membranaceus, has been used for centuries to support the immune system, restore Qi, and invigorate the spleen. (1) The dried root of astragalus is traditionally
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Hyperthermia (HT), or the application of heat, has been used as a complementary therapy to conventional cancer treatments in many integrative cancer centers worldwide for decades. The benefits of HT in experimental and clinical studies
In addition to being directly carcinogenic, several environmental toxins lead to carcinogenesis through the process of endocrine disruption. The World Health Organization (WHO) article on July 1, 2024, titled ‘Protecting health from hazardous chemicals: European
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The prevalence of pain in patients with a cancer diagnosis is approximately 44.5%. (1) One study found that of those who experience pain, 67% found it distressing, 36% intolerable, and 32% reported that the pain
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As healthcare professionals, we are on the brink of a major shift in palliative care — a wave that threatens to overwhelm our existing resources. With an aging population and a broader definition of serious
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The World Health Organization defines palliative care as an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing a life-threatening illness (1). This can include chronic diseases such as cancer, as
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