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Review
. 2014 Nov 14;1(3):424-40.
doi: 10.3390/children1030424.

Integrative Therapy Use for Management of Side Effects and Toxicities Experienced by Pediatric Oncology Patients

Shana S Jacobs  1
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Review

Integrative Therapy Use for Management of Side Effects and Toxicities Experienced by Pediatric Oncology Patients

Shana S Jacobs. Children (Basel). .

Abstract

Integrative Therapies (IT), otherwise known as Complementary and Alternative Medicine, are widely used among pediatric oncology patients, despite a paucity of available evidence. This review summarizes surveys that describe the prevalence of IT use by pediatric oncology patients, both during therapy and in survivorship, as well as the modalities being used. Additionally, the evidence that exists for specific treatments that appear to be efficacious in controlling specific symptoms is described. Finally, there are recommendations for practitioners on how to best counsel patients about IT use.

Keywords: acupuncture; complementary and alternative medicine; herbs; massage; mind-body; traditional Chinese medicine; yoga.

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