The use of complementary and integrative therapies as adjunct interventions during radiotherapy: a systematic review.

Kaitlyn LapenElaine ChaChristina C HuangDavid M RosenbergMichael K RooneyMark McArthurRitu AryaChristina H SonAnne R McCallDaniel W Golden

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

Concurrent CIM may reduce radiotherapy-induced toxicities and improve quality of life, suggesting that physicians should discuss CIM with patients receiving radiotherapy. This review provides a broad overview of investigations on CIM use during radiotherapy and can inform how radiation oncologists advise their patients about CIM.

Keyphrases

locally advanced
early stage
radiation induced
radiation therapy
end stage renal disease
rectal cancer
squamous cell carcinoma
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
prognostic factors
high glucose
palliative care
endothelial cells
stress induced