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301 Kacerovská, D.; Pizinger, K.; Majer, F.; Smíd, F.
Photodynamic therapy of nonmelanoma skin cancer with topical hypericum perforatum extract
A pilot study
Photochem Photobiol, 2008, 84(3), 779-785
Observational trial, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Light therapy, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine
302 Karagozoglu, S.; Tekyasar, F.; Yilmaz, F.A.
Effects of music-therapy and guided visual imagery on chemotherapy-induced anxiety and nausea-vomiting
J Clin Nurs, 2013, 22(1-2), 39-50
Anxiety, Observational trial, Vomiting, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Sickness
303 Sudarshan, M.; Petrucci, A.; Dumitra, S.; Duplisea, J.; Wexler, S.; Meterissian, S.
Yoga therapy for breast cancer patients
A prospective cohort study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2013, 19(4), 227-229
Anxiety, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Yoga
304 Thisoda, P.; Ketsa-Ard, K.; Thongprasert, S.; Vongsakul, M.; Picha, P.; Karbwang, J.; Na-Bangchang, K.
Immunostimulating effect of a well-known Thai folkloric remedy in breast cancer patients
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 2013, 14(4), 2599-2605
Breast cancer, Ethnomedicine, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Thai Medicine
305 Isa, M.R.; Moy, F.M.; Abdul Razack, A.H.; Zainuddin, Z.M.; Zainal, N.Z.
Impact of applied progressive deep muscle relaxation training on the level of depression, anxiety and stress among prostate cancer patients
A quasi-experimental study
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 2013, 14(4), 2237-2242
Andrology, Anxiety, Depression, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Progressive muscle relaxation, Prostate cancer, Mental diseases, Stress
306 Takiguchi, S.; Hiura, Y.; Takahashi, T.; Kurokawa, Y.; Yamasaki, M.; Nakajima, K.; Miyata, H.; Mori, M.; Hosoda, H.; Kangawa, K.; Doki, Y.
Effect of rikkunshito, a Japanese herbal medicine, on gastrointestinal symptoms and ghrelin levels in gastric cancer patients after gastrectomy
Gastric Cancer, 2013, 16(2), 167-174
Observational trial, Surgery, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Stomach cancer, Postoperative complaints, Rikkunshi-to, Traditional Japanese medicine, Ghrelin
307 Galantino, M.L.; Callens, M.L.; Cardena, G.J.; Piela, N.L.; Mao, J.J.
Tai chi for well-being of breast cancer survivors with aromatase inhibitor-associated arthralgias
A feasibility study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2013, 19(6), 38-44
Arthralgia, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Menopause, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
308 Beuth, J.; Leendert, R. van; Schneider, B.; Uhlenbruck, G.
Complementary medicine on side-effects of adjuvant hormone therapy in patients with breast cancer
In Vivo, 2013, 27(6), 869-871
Observational trial, Bromelain, Breast cancer, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lens culinaris, Dietary supplementation, Natrium, Natrium selenicum, Phytomedicine
309 Overcash, J.; Will, K.M.; Lipetz, D.W.
The benefits of medical qigong in patients with cancer
A descriptive pilot study
Clin J Oncol Nurs, 2013, 17(6), 654-658
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
310 Aguilera, P.; Carrera, C.; Puig-Butille, J.A.; Badenas, C.; Lecha, M.; González, S.; Malvehy, J.; Puig, S.
Benefits of oral Polypodium leucotomos extract in MM high-risk patients
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 2013, 27(9), 1095-1100
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Malignant melanoma, Phytomedicine, Polypodium leucotomos
311 Hangai, S.; Iwase, S.; Kawaguchi, T.; Kogure, Y.; Miyaji, T.; Matsunaga, T.; Nagumo, Y.; Yamaguchi, T.
Effect of active hexose-correlated compound in women receiving adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer
A retrospective study
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(11), 905-910
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mycotherapy, Retrospective design, Shiitake
312 Sharma, M.; Haider, T.; Knowlden, A.P.
Yoga as an alternative and complementary treatment for cancer
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(11), 870-875
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Systematic review, Yoga
313 Schad, F.; Axtner, J.; Buchwald, D.; Happe, A.; Popp, S.; Kröz, M.; Matthes, H.
Intratumoral mistletoe (Viscum album L) therapy in patients with unresectable pancreas carcinoma
A retrospective analysis
Integr Cancer Ther, 2014, 13(4), 332-340
Pancreatic cancer, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Retrospective design, Viscum, Viscum album
314 Chen, M.; May, B.H.; Zhou, I.W.; Xue, C.C.; Zhang, A.L.
FOLFOX 4 combined with herbal medicine for advanced colorectal cancer
A systematic review
Phytother Res, 2014, 28(7), 976-991
Bowel cancer, Dickdarmkrebs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Colorectal cancer, Systematic review
315 Fouladbakhsh, J.M.; Davis, J.E.; Yarandi, H.N.
Using a standardized Viniyoga protocol for lung cancer survivors
A pilot study examining effects on breathing ease
J Complement Integr Med, 2013, 10(1), 175-187
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
316 Rhondali, W.; Lasserre, E.; Filbet, M.
Art therapy among palliative care inpatients with advanced cancer
Palliative Med, 2013, 27(6), 571-572
Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Art therapy, Palliative care, Pain
317 Singer, S.; Götze, H.; Buttstädt, M.; Ziegler, C.; Richter, R.; Brown, A.; Niederwieser, D.; Dorst, J.; Jäkel, N.; Geue, K.
A non-randomised trial of an art therapy intervention for patients with haematological malignancies to support post-traumatic growth
J Health Psychol, 2013, 18(7), 939-949
Blood, Blood/Lymphatic system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Art therapy, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress, Trauma
318 Paiva, C.E.; Ribeiro Paiva, B.S.; Castro, R.A. de; Pádua Souza, C. de; Paiva Maia, Y.C. de; Ayres, J.A.; Michelin, O.C.
A pilot study addressing the impact of religious practice on quality of life of breat cancer patients during chemotherapy
J Relig Health, 2013, 52(1), 184-193
Observational trial, Praying, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mind-body medicine
319 Tatham, B.; Smith, J.; Cheifetz, O.; Gillespie, J.; Snowden, K.; Temesy, J.; Vandenberk, L.
The efficacy of exercise therapy in reducing shoulder pain related to breast cancer
A systematic review
Physiother Can, 2013, 65(4), 321-330
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Systematic review
320 Liu, J.; Huang, X.E.; Tian, G.Y.; Cao, J.; Lu, Y.Y.; Wu, X.Y.; Xiang, J.
Phase II study on safety and efficacy of Yadanzi® (Javanica oil emulsion injection) combined with chemotherapy for patients with gastric cancer
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 2013, 14(3), 2009-2012
Observational trial, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Stomach cancer, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yadanzi
321 Oliveira, M.M.F. de; Rezende, L.F. de; Amaral, M.T.P. do; Pinto e Silva, M.P.; Morais, S.S.; Costa Gurgel, M.S.
Manual lymphatic drainage versus exercise in the early postoperative period for breast cancer
Physiother Theory Pract, 2014, 30(6), 384-389
Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Surgery, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Postoperative complaints
322 Caplan, L.S.; Sawyer, P.; Holt, C.; Allman, R.M.
Religiosity and function among community-dwelling older adult survivors of cancer
J Relig Spiritual Aging, 2013, 25(4), 311-325
Observational trial, Praying, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mind-body medicine
323 Nagata, C.; Mizoue, T.; Tanaka, K.; Tsuji, I.; Tamakoshi, A.; Matsuo, K.; Wakai, K.; Inoue, M.; Tsugane, S.; Sasazuki, S.
Soy intake and breast cancer risk
An evaluation based on a systematic review of epidemiologic evidence among the Japanese population
Jpn J Clin Oncol, 2014, 44(3), 282-295
Breast cancer, Assesment, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Überblick (survey)
324 Craciunescu, O.I.; Blackwell, K.L.; Jones, E.L.; Macfall, J.R.; Yu, D.; Vujaskovic, Z.; Wong, T.Z.; Liotcheva, V.; Rosen, E.L.; Prosnitz, L.R.; Samulski, T.V.; Dewhirst, M.W.
DCE-MRI parameters have potential to predict response of locally advanced breast cancer patients to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and hyperthermia
A pilot study
Int J Hyperthermia, 2009, 25(6), 405-415
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Thermotherapy
325 Posadzki, P.; Lee, M.S.; Onakpoya, I.; Lee, H.W.; Ko, B.S.; Ernst, E.
Dietary supplements and prostate cancer
A systematic review of double-blind, placebo-controlled randomised clinical trials
Maturitas, 2013, 75(2), 125-130
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Dietary supplementation, Prostate cancer, Systematic review
326 Miller, J.A.; Lang, J.E.; Ley, M.; Nagle, R.; Hsu, C.H.; Thompson, P.A.; Cordova, C.; Waer, A.; Chow, H.H.
Human breast tissue disposition and bioactivity of limonene in women with early-stage breast cancer
Cancer Prev Res, 2013, 6(6), 577-584
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Citrus, lime leaves [kaffir-], Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine
327 Li, W.Q.; Kuriyama, S.; Li, Q.; Nagai, M.; Hozawa, A.; Nishino, Y.; Tsuji, I.
Citrus consumption and cancer incidence
The Ohsaki cohort study
Int J Cancer, 2010, 127(8), 1913-1922
Observational trial, Citrus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Prevention
328 Foschi, R.; Pelucchi, C.; Dal Maso, L.; Rossi, M.; Levi, F.; Talamini, R.; Bosetti, C.; Negri, E.; Serraino, D.; Giacosa, A.; Franceschi, S.; La Vecchia, C.
Citrus fruit and cancer risk in a network of case-control studies
Cancer Causes Control, 2010, 21(2), 237-242
Observational trial, Citrus, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Prevention
329 Heese, C.; Lavagnini, P.; Mills, P.; Lewis, M.; Markman, M.
Superficial hyperthermia plus external beam radiation in the palliation of locally progressive chemoradiation-resistant breast cancer
Case Rep Oncol, 2012, 5(3), 520-523
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Retrospective design, Thermotherapy
330 Linthorst, M.; Geel, A.N. van; Baartman, E.A.; Oei, S.B.; Ghidey, W.; Rhoon, G.C. van; Zee, J. van der
Effect of a combined surgery, re-irridiation and hyperthermia therapy on local control rate in radio-induced angiosarcoma of the chest wall
Strahlenther Onkol, 2013, 189(5), 387-393
Observational trial, Surgery, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Sarcoma, Thermotherapy
331 Biswal, B.M.; Sulaiman, S.A.; Ismail, H.C.; Zakaria, H.; Musa, K.I.
Effect of Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) on the development of chemotherapy-induced fatigue and quality of life in breast cancer patients
Integr Cancer Ther, 2013, 12(4), 312-322
Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Withania, Withania somnifera
332 Lee, Y.W.; Chen, T.L.; Shih, Y.R.; Tsai, C.L.; Chang, C.C.; Liang, H.H.; Tseng, S.H.; Chien, S.C.; Wang, C.C.
Adjunctive traditional Chinese medicine therapy improves survival in patients with advanced breast cancer
A population-based study
Cancer, 2014, 120(9), 1338-1344
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine
333 Geybels, M.S.; Neuhouser, M.L.; Wright, J.L.; Stott-Miller, M.; Stanford, J.L.
Coffee and tea consumption in relation to prostate cancer prognosis
Cancer Causes Control, 2013, 24(11), 1947-1954
Observational trial, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Prostate cancer
334 Kyrø, C.; Olsen, A.; Landberg, R.; Skeie, G.; Loft, S.; Åman, P.; Leenders, M.; Dik, V.K.; Siersema, P.D.; Pischon, T.; Christensen, J.; Overvad, K.; Boutron-Ruault, M.-C.; Fagherazzi, G.; Cottet, V.; Kühn, T.; Chang-Claude, J.; Boeing, H.; Trichopoulou, A.; Bamia, C.; Trichopoulos, D.; Palli, D.; Krogh, V.; Tumino, R.; Vineis, P.; Panico, S.; Peeters, P.H.; Weiderpass, E.; Bakken, T.; Åsli, L.A.; Argüelles, M.; Jakszyn, P.; Sánchez, M.-J.; Amiano, P.; Huerta, J.M.; Barricarte, A.; Ljuslinder, I.; Palmqvist, R.; Khaw, K.-T.; Wareham, N.; Key, T.J.; Travis, R.C.; Ferrari, P.; Freisling, H.; Jenab, M.; Gunter, M.J.; Murphy, N.; Riboli, E.; Tjønneland, A.; Bueno-de-Mesquita, H.B(as).
Plasma alkylresorcinols, biomarkers of whole-grain wheat and rye intake, and incidence of colorectal cancer
J Natl Cancer Inst, 2014, 106(1), djt352; (1-9)
Bowel cancer, Dickdarmkrebs, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Colorectal cancer, Secale, Secale cereale, Triticum sativum, Triticum
335 Zu, K.; Mucci, L.; Rosner, B.A.; Clinton, S.K.; Loda, M.; Stampfer, M.J.; Giovannucci, E.
Dietary lycopene, angiogenesis, and prostate cancer
A prospective study in the prostate-specific antigen era
J Natl Cancer Inst, 2014, 106(2), djt430; (1-10)
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lycopene, Prevention, Prostate cancer
336 Lu, L.-Y.; Zheng, G.-Q.; Wang, Y.
An overview of systematic reviews of Shenmai injection for healthcare
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 840650, (1-9)
Applikationsform, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Injektion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Myocarditis, Shengmai, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
337 Kanitz, J.L.; Pretzer, K.; Calaminus, G.; Wiener, A.; Längler, A.; Henze, G.; Driever, P.H.; Seifert, G.
Eurythmy therapy in the aftercare of pediatric posterior fossa tumour survivors
A pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(suppl. 1), S3-S9
Anthroposophic medicine, Observational trial, Eurythmy, Brain tumor, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Pediatrics
338 Marx, W.M.; Teleni, L.; McCarthy, A.L.; Vitetta, L.; McKavanagh, D.; Thomson, D.; Isenring, E.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
A systematic literature review
Nutrition Rev, 2013, 71(4), 245-254
Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Sickness
339 Teleni, L.; Baker, J.; Koczwara, B.; Kimlin, M.G.; Walpole, E.; Tsai, K.; Isenring, E.A.
Clinical outcomes of vitamin D deficiency and supplementation in cancer patients
Nutrition Rev, 2013, 71(9), 611-621
Calciferol, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Dietary supplementation, Systematic review, Vitamins
340 Stefanelli, A.; Forte, L.; Medoro, S.; Sgualdo, A.; Lombardo, D.; Zini, G.; Maronta, D.; Rainieri, E.; Pascale, G.; Bagnolatti, P.; Colella, M.; Princivalle, S.; Fiorica, F.
Topical use of phytotherapic cream (Capilen ((R)) cream) to prevent radiodermatitis in breast cancer
A prospective historically controlled clinical study
G Ital Dermatol Venereol, 2014, 149(1), 107-113
Applikationsform, Breast cancer, marigold, Dermatitis, Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea, Skin diseases, Hippophae rhamnoides, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Melissa, Millefolium, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Ribes, black currant, Salbe, Viola, Viola tricolor, Hippophae
341 Fouladbakhsh, J.M.; Davis, J.E.; Yarandi, H.N.
A pilot study of the feasibility and outcomes of yoga for lung cancer survivors
Oncol Nurs Forum, 2014, 41(2), 162-174
Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Yoga
342 Lian, W.-L.; Pan, M.-Q.; Zhou, D.-H.; Zhang, Z.-J.
Effectiveness of acupuncture for palliative care in cancer patients
A systematic review
Chin J Integr Med, 2014, 20(2), 136-147
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Palliative care, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
343 Mogami, S.; Hattori, T.
Beneficial effects of Rikkunshito, a Japanese Kampo medicine, on gastrointestinal dysfunction and anorexia in combination with Western drug
A systematic review
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 519035, (1-7)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Rikkunshi-to, Heartburn, Systematic review, Traditional Japanese medicine
344 Bao, Y.; Kong, X.; Yang, L.; Liu, R.; Shi, Z.; Li, W.; Hua, B.; Hou, W.
Complementary and alternative medicine for cancer pain
An overview of systematic reviews
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 170396, (1-9)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Pain, Systematic review
345 Cheon, S.; Zhang, X.; Lee, I.-S.; Cho, S.-H.; Chae, Y.; Lee, H.
Pharmacopuncture for cancer care
A systematic review
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 804746, (1-14)
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture
346 Steele, M.L.; Axtner, J.; Happe, A.; Kröz, M.; Matthes, H.; Schad, F.
Safety of intravenous application of mistletoe (Viscum album L.) preparations in oncology
An observational study
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 236310, (1-10)
Anthroposophic medicine, Observational trial, Helixor, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mistletoe therapy, Phytomedicine, Adverse effect, Viscum, Viscum album, Abnoba viscum, Iscador, Arzneimittelsicherheit
347 Gaertner, K.; Müllner, M.; Friehs, H.; Schuster, E.; Marosi, C.; Muchitsch, I.; Frass, M.; Kaye, A.D.
Additive homeopathy in cancer patients
Retrospective survival data from a homeopathic outpatient unit at the Medical University of Vienna
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(2), 320-332
Observational trial, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Retrospective design
348 Li, X.-X.; Wang, L.-Q.; Li, H.; He, X.-P.; Li, F.-L.; Wang, L.-L.; Chen, X.-L.; Hou, M.
Clinical study on prospective efficacy of all-trans acid, Realgar-Indigo naturalis formula combined with chemotherapy as maintenance treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 987560, (1-7)
arsenic disulfide, Observational trial, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Leukaemia, Strobilanthes formosanus, Traditional Chinese medicine
349 Celebioglu, A.; Gürol, A.; Yildirim, Z.K.; Büyükavci, M.
Effects of massage therapy on pain and anxiety arising from intrathecal therapy or bone marrow aspiration in children with cancer
Int J Nurs Pract, 2015, 21(6), 797-804
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Pain
350 Boehm, K.; Büssing, A.; Ostermann, T.
Aromatherapy as an adjuvant treatment in cancer care
A descriptive systematic review
Afr J Tradit Compl Altern Med, 2012, 9(4), 503-518
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
351 Russo, G.I.; Cimino, S.; Salamone, C.; Madonia, M.; Favilla, V.; Castelli, T.; Morgia, G.
Potential efficacy of some African plants in benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer
Mini Rev Med Chem, 2013, 13(11), 1564-1571
Andrology, Basic Research, Urinary tract, Hypericum, St John's wort, Hypoxis, African potato, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Oleander, Phytomedicine, Prostate cancer, Prostatic enlargement (benign), Pygeum africanum, Systematic review, Traditional African Medicine
352 Juraskova, I.; Jarvis, S.; Mok, K.; Peate, M.; Meiser, B.; Cheah, B.C.; Mireskandari, S.; Friedlander, M.
The acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy (phase I/II study) of OVERcome (Olive oil, Vaginal Exercise, and MoisturizeR) intervention to improve dyspareunia and alleviate sexual problems in women with breast cancer
J Sex Med, 2013, 10(10), 2549-2558
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, olive, green, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Olea
353 Oh, B.; Kimble, B.; Costa, D.S.; Davis, E.; McLean, A.; Orme, K.; Beith, J.
Acupuncture for treatment of arthralgia secondary to aromatase inhibitor therapy in women with early breast cancer
Pilot study
Acupunct Med, 2013, 31(3), 264-271
Acupuncture, Arthralgia, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Breast cancer, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Placebo-controlled, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
354 Fong, S.S.M.; Ng, S.S.M.; Luk, W.S.; Chung, L.M.Y.; Qong, J.Y.H.; Chung, J.W.Y.
Effects of qigong training on health-related quality of life, functioning, and cancer-related symptoms in survivors of nasopharyngeal cancer
A pilot study
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 495274, (1-8)
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Nasal tumor, Non-randomized trial, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
355 Buckland, G.; Ros, M.M.; Roswall, N.; Bueno-de-Mesquita, H.B.; Travier, N.; Tjonneland, A.; Kiemeney, L.A.; Sacerdote, C.; Tumino, R.; Ljungberg, B.; Gram, I.T.; Weiderpass, E.; Skeie, G.; Malm, J.; Ehrnström, R.; Chang-Claude, J.; Mattiello, A.; Agnoli, C.; Peeters, C.H.; Boutron-Ruault, M.C.; Fagherazzi, G.; Clavel-Chapelon, F.; Nilsson, L.M.; Amiano, P.; Trichopoulou, A.; Oikonomou, E.; Tsiotas, K.; Sánchez, M.J.; Overvad, K.; Quirós, J.R.; Chirlague, M.D.; Barricarte, A.; Key, T.J.; Allen, N.E.; Khaw, K.T.; Wareham, N.; Riboli, E.; Kaaks, R.; Boeing, H.; Palli, D.; Romieu, I.; Romaguera, D.; Gonzalez, C.A.
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet and risk of bladder cancer in the EPIC cohort study
Int J Cancer, 2014, 134(10), 2504-2511
Observational trial, Bladder cancer, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mediterranian diet, Prevention
356 Deshmukh, V.; Kulkarni, A.; Bhargava, S.; Patil, T.; Ramdasi, V.; Gangal, S.; Godse, V.; Datar, S.; Gujar, S.; Sardeshmukh, S.
Effectiveness of combinations of Ayurvedic drugs in alleviating drug toxicity and improving quality of life of cancer patients treated with chemotherapy
Support Care Cancer, 2014, 22(11), 3007-3015
Ayurveda, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial
357 Zhao, L.; Zhao, A.G.; Zhao, G.; Xu, Y.; Zhu, X.H.; Cao, N.D.; Zheng, J.; Yang, J.K.; Xu, J.H.
Survival benefit of traditional Chinese herbal medicine (a herbal formula for invigorating spleen) in gastric cancer patients with peritoneal metastasis
eCAM, 2014, 2014, 625493; (1-6)
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Stomach cancer, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
358 Martin, A.C.; Keats, M.R.
The impact of yoga on quality of life and psychological distress in caregivers for patients with cancer
Oncol Nurs Forum, 2014, 41(3), 257-264
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Stress, Yoga
359 Green, C.J.; Dauwe, P. de; Boyle, T.; Tabatabaei, S.M.; Fritschi, L.; Heyworth, J.S.
Tea, coffee, and milk consumption on colorectal cancer risk
J Epidemiol, 2014, 24(2), 146-153
Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Coffea, Coffea tosta, Bowel cancer, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, milk, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Tea
360 Anderson, A.S.; Craigie, A.M.; Caswell, S.; Treweek, S.; Stead, M.; Macleod, M.; Daly, F.; Belch, J.; Rodger, J.; Kirk, A.; Ludbrook, A.; Rauchhaus, P.; Norwood, P.; Thompson, J.; Wardle, J.; Steele, R.J.C.
The impact of a bodyweight and physical activity intervention (BeWEL) initiated through a national colorectal cancer screening programme
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2014, 348, g1823; (1-13)
Exercise therapy, Bowel cancer, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
361 Trogrlic, I.; Trogrlic, D.; Trogrlic, Z.
The influence of phytotherapy on macroprolactinoma size
Afr J Tradit Compl Altern Med, 2012, 9(2), 277-286
Observational trial, Brain tumor, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phytomedicine
362 Yamashita, T.; Araki, K.; Tomifuji, M.; Kamide, D.; Tanaka, Y.; Shiotani, A.
A traditional Japanese medicine - Hangeshashinto (TJ-14) - alleviates chemoradiation-induced mucositis and improves rates of treatment completion
Support Care Cancer, 2015, 23(1), 29-35
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Hangeshahin-to, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mucositis (oral), Non-randomized trial, Retrospective design, Traditional Japanese medicine
363 Su, C.X.; Wang, L.Q.; Grant, S.J.; Liu, J.P.
Chinese herbal medicine for cancer-related fatigue
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(3), 567-579
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
364 Tsai, Y.T.; Lai, J.N.; Wu, C.T.; Lin, S.K.
Concurrent use in Taiwan of Chinese herbal medicine therapies among hormone users aged 55 years to 79 years and its association with breast cancer risk
A population-based study
eCAM, 2014, 2014, 683570; (1-9)
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
365 Karagozoglu, S.; Kahve, E.
Effects of back massage on chemotherapy-related fatigue and anxiety
Supportive care and therapeutic touch in cancer nursing
Appl Nurs Res, 2013, 26(4), 210-217
Anxiety, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases
366 Tsai, Y.-T.; Lai, J.-N.; Wu, C.-T.
The use of Chinese herbal products and its influence on tamoxifen induced endometrial cancer risk among female breast cancer patients
A population-based study
J Ethnopharmacol, 2014, 155(2), 1256-1262
Breast cancer, Endometrial cancer, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
367 Labelle, L.E.; Campbell, T.S.; Campbell, T.S.; Faris, P.; Carlson, L.E.
Mediators of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
Assessing the timing and sequence of change in cancer patients
J Clin Psychol, 2015, 71(1), 21-40
Mindfulness meditation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress
368 Alsanad, S.M.; Williamson, E.M.; Howard, R.L.
Cancer patients at risk of herb/food supplement-drug interactions
A systematic review
Phytother Res, 2014, 28(12), 1729-1755
Arzneimittelwechselwirkung, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Dietary supplementation, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
369 Feio, D.C.A.; Muniz, J.A.P.C.; Montenegro, R.C.; Burbano, R.R.; Brito, L.C. de jr.; Lima, P.D.L. de
Evaluation of the immunological cellular response of Cebus apella exposed to the carcinogen N-methyl-N-nitrosourea and treated with CANOVA®
In Vivo, 2014, 28(5), 837-841
Canova, Experiment, Basic Research, Homeopathy, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Animal
370 Sturm, I.; Baak, J.; Storek, B.; Traore, A.; Thuss-Patience, P.
Effect of dance on cancer-related fatigue and quality of life
Support Care Cancer, 2014, 22(8), 2241-2249
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Tanztherapie
371 Beuth, J.; Leendert, R. van; Pempelfort, K.; Schneider, B.; Grund, C.; Engelmann, U.
Complementary medicine down-regulates side-effects of hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients
In Vivo, 2014, 28(5), 979-982
Andrology, Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lens culinaris, Dietary supplementation, Natrium, Natrium selenicum, Phytomedicine, Prostate cancer
372 Er, V.; Lane, A.; Martin, R.M.; Emmett, P.; Gilbert, R.; Avery, K.N.L.; Walsh, E.; Donovan, J.L.; Neal, D.E.; Hamdy, F.C.; Jeffreys, M.
Adherence to dietary and lifestyle recommendations and prostate cancer risk in the prostate testing for cancer and treatment (ProtecT) trial
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 2014, 23(10), 2066-2077
Observational trial, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Prostate cancer
373 Garcia, M.K.; Cohen, L.; Guo, Y.; Zhou, Y.; You, B.; Chiang, J.; Orlowski, R.Z.; Weber, D.; Shah, J.; Alexanian, R.; Thomas, S.; Romaguera, J.; Zhang, L.; Badillo, M.; Chen, Y.; Wei, Q.; Lee, R.; Delasalle, K.; Green, V.; Wang, M.
Electroacupuncture for thalidomide/bortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy in multiple myeloma
A feasibility study
J Hematol Oncol, 2014, 7, 41; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Multiple myeloma, Traditional Chinese medicine
374 Fredenburg, H.A.; Silverman, M.J.
Effects of cognitive-behavioral music therapy on fatigue with patients on a blood and marrow transplantation unit
A mixed-methods pilot study
Arts Psychother, 2014, epub ahead of print,
Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy
375 Xiaoshan, W.; Zhixi, L.; Liang, L.; Shuchun, L.; Xia, W.; Yuyi, W.; Feng, L.
Treating breast cancer radiotherapy-induced moist desquamation with a traditional chinese medicine formula
A case series pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(9), 732-735
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Erhegao
376 Stafford, L.; Thomas, N.; Foley, E.; Judd, F.; Gibson, P.; Komiti, A.; Couper, J.; Kiropoulos, L.
Comparison of the acceptibility and benefits of two mindfulness-based interventions in women with breast or gynecologic cancer
A pilot study
Support Care Cancer, 2015, 23(4), 1063-1071
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Breast cancer, Depression, Ovarian cancer, Cervical cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases
377 Fritz, H.; Seely, D.; McGowan, J.; Skidmore, B.; Fernandes, R.; Kennedy, D.A.; Cooley, K.; Wong, R.; Sagar, S.; Balneaves, L.G.; Fergusson, D.
Black cohosh and breast cancer
A systematic review
Integr Cancer Ther, 2014, 13(1), 12-29
Breast cancer, Black cohosh, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Menopause, Phytomedicine, Systematic review, Adverse effect
378 Fong, S.S.M.; Chung, L.M.Y.; Tsang, W.W.N.; Leung, J.C.Y.; Charm, C.Y.C.; Luk, W.S.; Chow, L.P.Y.; Ng, S.S.M.
Balance performance in irridiated survivors of nasopharyngeal cancer with and without Tai Chi Chigong training
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 719437, (1-7)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Head and neck cancer, Cancer, Nasal tumor, Non-randomized trial, Qi Gong, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
379 Thomas, R.; Quinlan, E.; Kowalski, k.; Spriggs, P.; Hamoline, R.
Beyond the body
Insights from an Iyengar yoga program for women with disability after breast cancer
Holist Nurs Pract, 2014, 28(6), 353-361
Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphedema, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Edema, Yoga
380 Mustian, K.M.
Yoga as treatment for insomnia among cancer patients and survivors
A systematic review
Eur Med J Oncol, 2013, 1, 106-115
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Systematic review, Yoga
381 Ling, W.-m.; Lui, L.Y.Y.; So, W.K.W.; Chan, K.
Effects of acupuncture and acupressure on cancer-related fatigue
A systematic review
Oncol Nurs Forum, 2014, 41(6), 581-592
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
382 Yeh, C.H.; Chien, L.-C.; Chiang, Y.C.; Ren, D.; Suen, L.K.-P.
Auricular point acupressure as an adjunct analgesic treatment for cancer patients
A feasibility study
Pain Management Nurs, 2014, epub ahead of print, (1-8)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Ohrakupressur, Pain
383 Champ, C.E.; Palmer, J.D.; Volek, J.S.; Werner-Wasik, M.; Andrews, D.W.; Evans, J.J.; Glass, J.; Kim, L.; Shi, W.
Targeting metabolism with a ketogenic diet during the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme
J Neuro-Oncol, 2014, 117(1), 125-131
Observational trial, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Brain tumor, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Retrospective design, Ketogene Diät
384 Garcia, M.K.; Driver, L.; Haddad, R.; Lee, R.; Palmer, J.L.; Wei, Q.; Frenkel, M.; Cohen, L.
Acupuncture for treatment of uncontrolled pain in cancer patients
A pragmatic pilot study
Integr Cancer Ther, 2014, 13(2), 133-140
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
385 Wurz, A.; Chamorro-Vina, C.; Guilcher, G.M.; Schulte, F.; Culos-Reed, S.N.
The feasibility and benefits of a 12-week yoga intervention for pediatric cancer out-patients
Pediatr Blood Cancer, 2014, 61(10), 1828-1834
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics, Yoga
386 Chen, Y.Z.; Feng, X.B.; Li, Z.D.; Zheng, W.X.; Sun, H.; Li, P.P.
Clinical study on long-term overall survival of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer patients treated with Chinese medicine and Western medicine
Chin J Integr Med, 2014, 20(3), 179-183
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine
387 Price, S.; Long, A.F.; Godfrey, M.
What is traditional acupuncture - exploring goals and processes of treatment in the context of women with early breast cancer
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2014, 14, 201; (1-8)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Patient satisfaction, Traditional Chinese medicine
388 Fong, S.S.M.; Ng, S.S.M.; Luk, W.S.; Chung, J.W.Y.; Ho, J.S.C.; Ying, M.; Ma, A.W.W.
Effects of qigong exercise on upper limb lymphedema and blood flow in survivors of breast cancer
A pilot study
Integr Cancer Ther, 2014, 13(1), 54-61
Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphedema, Non-randomized trial, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
389 Tan, J.-Y.; Molassiotis, A.; Wang, T.; Suen, L.K.P.
Current evidence on auricular therapy for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 430796, (1-18)
Acupuncture, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Ear acupuncture, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Sickness
390 Fong, S.S.; Ng, S.S.; Lee, H.W.; Pang, M.Y.; Luk, W.S.; Chung, J.W.; Wong, J.Y.; Masters, R.S.
The effects of a 6-month tai chi qigong training program on temporomandibular, cervical, and shoulder joint mobility and sleep problems in nasopharyngeal cancer survivors
Integr Cancer Ther, 2015, 14(1), 16-25
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Head and neck cancer, Cancer, Neck, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Sleep disorders, Shoulder, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
391 Fisher, M.I.; Donahoe-Fillmore, B.; Leach, L.; O'Malley, C.; Paeplow, C.; Prescott, T.; Merriman, H.
Effects of yoga on arm volume among women with breast cancer related lymphedema
A pilot study
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2014, 18(4), 559-565
Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphedema, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Edema, Yoga
392 Yang, X.B.; Wu, W.Y.; Long, S.Q.; Deng, H.; Pan, Z.Q.
Effect of gefitinib plus Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer
A retrospective case-control study
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(6), 1010-1018
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Non-randomized trial, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine, Fuzheng Kangai
393 Bar-Sela, G.; Danos, S.; Visel, B.; Mashiach, T.; Mitnik, I.
The effect of complementary and alternative medicine on quality of life, depression, anxiety, and fatigue levels among cancer patients during active oncology treatment
Phase II study
Support Care Cancer, 2015, 23(7), 1979-1985
Anxiety, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases
394 Man, Y.N.; Liu, X.H.; Wu, X.Z.
Chinese medicine herbal treatment based on syndrome differentiation improves the overall survival of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
Chin J Integr Med, 2015, 21(1), 49-57
Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Liver cancer, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
395 Li, J.; Wang, J.C.; Ma, B.; Gao, W.; Chen, P.; Sun, R.; Yang, K.H.
Shenqi Fuzheng injection for advanced gastric cancer
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Chin J Integr Med, 2015, 21(1), 71-79
Applikationsform, Injektion, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Stomach cancer, Shenqi fuzheng, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
396 Kim, D.J.; Park, S.H.; Seo, J.C.; Kim, K.S.; Sohn, K.C.; Shin, I.H.; Ryoo, H.M.
Efficacy of saam acupuncture treatment on improvement of immune cell numbers in cancer patients
A pilot study
J Trad Chin Med, 2014, 34(5), 550-554
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Traditional Chinese medicine
397 Zhang, W.; Ma, Y.Z.; Song, L.; Wang, C.H.; Qi, T.G.; Shao, G.R.
Effect of cantharidins in chemotherapy for hepatoma
A retrospective cohort study
Am J Chin Med, 2014, 42(3), 561-567
Observational trial, Cantharidinum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Liver cancer, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine
398 Lee, A.H.; Su, D.; Pasalich, M.; Tang, L.; Binns, C.W.; Qiu, L.
Soy and isoflavone intake associated with reduced risk of ovarian cancer in southern Chinese women
Nutr Res, 2014, 34(4), 302-307
Observational trial, Ovarian cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Prevention
399 Ben-Arye, E.; Aharonson, M.L.; Schiff, E.; Samuels, N.
Alleviating gastro-intestinal symptoms and concerns by integrating patient-tailored complementary medicine in supportive cancer care
Clin Nutr, 2015, 34(6), 1215-1223
Observational trial, Diarrhoeal disorder, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Sickness (pregnancy)
400 Cao, N.; Zhao, A.; Zhao, G.; Wang, X.; Han, B.; Lin, R.; Zhao, Y.; Yang, J.
Survival analysis of 272 patients with pancreatic cancer undergoing combined treatment
Integr Cancer Ther, 2015, 14(2), 133-139
Pancreatic cancer, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine