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Anti-cancer psychotherapy – a technique [131] claiming that a "cancer personality" caused cancer, which could be cured through talk therapy (e.g. that of the Simonton Cancer Center, [132] Bernie Siegel's "Exceptional Cancer Patients" (ECaP) or Deepak Chopra). Evidence is lacking that cancer cures sold or promoted by Deepak Chopra have any value.
As of 2019, only 32.9% of cancer patients in the United States died within five years of their diagnosis. [7] Despite their effectiveness, many conventional treatments are accompanied by a wide range of side effects, including pain, fatigue, and nausea. [8] [9] Some side effects can even be life-threatening.
To reduce the risk of serious adverse events after acupuncture, acupuncturists should be trained sufficiently. [11] A 2009 overview of Cochrane reviews found acupuncture is not effective for a wide range of conditions. [90] People with serious spinal disease, such as cancer or infection, are not good candidates for acupuncture. [2]
There is weak evidence for a modest benefit from hypnosis; studies of massage therapy produced mixed results and none found pain relief after 4 weeks; Reiki, and touch therapy results were inconclusive; acupuncture, the most studied such treatment, has demonstrated no benefit as an adjunct analgesic in cancer pain; the evidence for music ...
Cancer Research UK statistics show that UK cancer survival has doubled in the past 50 years. In the US, the cancer death rate has declined 33% since 1990, thanks to modern treatments.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is a United States government agency which explores complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It was initially created in 1991 as the Office of Alternative Medicine (OAM), and renamed the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) before receiving its current name in 2014. [1]
A few of my friends who are also cancer survivors were dismissed after voicing their concerns. One doctor told my friend her vaginal symptoms were caused by lack of sleep. Another doctor said ...
Part B also covers up to 12 acupuncture visits in 90 days for chronic lower back pain that isn’t associated with surgery or pregnancy, plus another eight sessions if you show improvement.