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Integrative Cancer Care References

MISTLETOE THERAPY

Complementary Treatment with Mistletoe Extracts During Chemotherapy: Safety, Neutropenia, Fever, and Quality of Life Assessed in a Randomized Study. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30247950/
Interaction of standardized mistletoe (Viscum album) extracts with chemotherapeutic drugs regarding cytostatic and cytotoxic effects in vitro. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259626089_Interaction_of_standardized_mistletoe_Viscum_album_extracts_with_chemotherapeutic_drugs_regarding_cytostatic_and_cytotoxic_effects_in_vitro
Safety of Intravenous Applications of Mistletoe (Viscum album L.) Preparations in Oncology: An Observational Study. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24955100/
Use and Safety of Intratumoral Application of European Mistletoe (Viscum album L) Preparations in Oncology. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25552476/
Survival of Glioma Patients after Complementary Treatment with Galactoside-Specific Lectin from Mistletoe. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10928154/

HIGH DOSE INTRAVENOUS VITAMIN C INFUSIONS

High-dose intravenous vitamin C, a promising multi-targeting agent in the treatment of cancer. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34717701/
Intravenous Vitamin C and Cancer: A Systematic Review. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24867961/
Pharmacologic ascorbate synergizes with gemcitabine in preclinical models of pancreatic cancer. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21402145/
Comment on “Pharmacologic ascorbate synergizes with Gemcitabine in pre-clinical models of pancreatic cancer” i.e. All we are saying is , give C a chance. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3128375/
The effect of intravenous vitamin C on cancer- and chemotherapy-related fatigue and quality of life. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25360419/
Pharmacologic doses of ascorbate act as a prooxidant and decrease growth of aggressive tumor xenografts in mice. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18678913/
The safety and pharmacokinetics of high dose intravenous ascorbic acid synergy with modulated electrohyperthermia in Chinese patients with stage III-IV non-small cell lung cancer. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28847527/

INTRAVENOUS INFUSIONS OF OTHER NUTRIENTS AND HERBAL FORMULATIONS

Artemisinin and its derivatives: a promising cancer therapy. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32710388/
A-lipoic acid modulates prostate cancer cell growth and bone cell differentiation. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-54479-x
Lipoic acid a multi-level molecular inhibitor of tumorigenesis. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304419X19300939
An Overview of the Enhanced Effects of Curcumin and Chemotherapeutic Agents in Combined Cancer Treatments. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10454892/
Antitumor Effects of Palladium-a-Lipoic Acid Complex Formulation as an Adjunct in Radiotherapy. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27992313/

HYPERTHERMIA

Hyperthermia-Based Anti-Cancer Treatments. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7999567/
The Dutch Deep Hyperthermia Trial: results in cervical cancer. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11820462/
Radiotherapy with or without hyperthermia in the treatment of superficial localized breast cancer: results from five randomized controlled trials. International Collaborative Hyperthermia Group. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8690639/

OFF LABEL USE OF FDA APPROVED MEDICATIONS

Diclofenac: A Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Inducing Cancer Cell Death by Inhibiting Microtubule Polymerization and Autophagy Flux. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35624874/
Doxycycline, Azithromycin and vitamin C (DAV): a potent combination therapy for targeting mitochondria and eradicating cancer stem cells (CSCs). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6520007/
Mebendazole Potentiates Radiation Therapy in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30196056/
Repurposing itraconazole for the treatment of cancer (Review). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5588108/
Repurposing Drugs as Expanding Cancer Treatment Palette. Dipyridamole as a Cancer Treatment. https://i2b.us/repurposing-drugs-as-expanding-cancer-treatment-palette-dipyridamole-as-a-cancer-treatment/
Metformin and cancer hallmarks: shedding new lights on therapeutic repurposing. https://translational-medicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12967-023-04263-8
Statins in Cancer Prevention and Therapy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10417177/

MEDICAL OZONE AND HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY

The Dilemma Between Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HOT) and Ozone Therapy. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7498896/
Hyperbaric oxygen suppressed tumor progression through the improvement of tumor hypoxia and induction of tumor apoptosis in A549-cell-transferred lung cancer. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-91454-2
Hyperbaric oxygen as an adjunctive therapy in treatment of malignancies, including brain tumors. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27485098/
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and cancer-a review. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3510426/
Ozone Therapy for Tumor Oxygenation: a Pilot Study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC442111/
Ozone Therapy for Breast Cancer: An Integrative Literature Review. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15347354241226667?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed

DIET AND LIFESTYLE

Impact of physical exercise in advanced-stage cancer patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35411694/
Cancer as a Metabolic Disorder. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8835572/
Ketogenic diet and cancer: Fad or fabulous? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34897736/
Diet and Chemotherapy: The Effects of Fasting and Ketogenic Diet on Cancer Treatment. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33197913/
Ketogenic diet and chemotherapy combine to disrupt pancreatic cancer metabolism and growth. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35425930/

MIND BODY PRACTICES AND PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Mind-Body Practices in Cancer Care. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4428557/
Evidence for the Role of Mindfulness in Cancer: Benefits and Techniques. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6623989/
Massage therapy can effectively relieve cancer pain: A meta-analysis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37417622/
Foot Reflexology: An Interventional for Pain and Nausea Among Inpatients With Cancer. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34533507/
The Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Risk of Cancer in Adulthood: A Systematic Review of the Literature. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5892430/
Cancer-related Post-traumatic stress and PTSD. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/survivorship/long-term-health-concerns/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-and-cancer.html

NATURAL PRODUCTS SUCH AS VITAMINS, MINERALS & HERBS

Melatonin in Cancer Treatment: Current Knowledge and Future Opportunities. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8123278/
Combinatorial treatment with natural compounds in prostate cancer inhibits prostate tumor growth and leads to key modulations of cancer cell metabolism (curcumin, resveratrol, ursolic acid). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41698-017-0024-z
Role of Boswellia Serrata in Management of CNS Radiation Necrosis After Radiosurgery for Brain Metastases. https://www.appliedradiationoncology.com/articles/role-of-boswellia-serrata-in-management-of-cns-radiation-necrosis-after-radiosurgery-for-brain-metastases
The natural product honokiol induces caspase-dependent apoptosis in B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) cells. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15802533/
Vitamin D, gut microbiota, and radiation-related resistance: a love-hate triangle. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31843023/

INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES SUCH AS ACUPUNCTURE AND HOMEOPATHY

The Effects of Acupuncture on Cancer-Related Fatigue: Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7533944/
Acupuncture and moxibustion for malignant tumor patients with psychological symptoms of insomnia, anxiety and depression: a systematic review and Meta-analysis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10133959/
Homeopathic Treatment as an Add-On Therapy May Improve Quality of Life and Prolong Survival in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Prospective, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Three-Arm, Multicenter Study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8108047/

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