Improving the quality of life for people with metastatic breast cancer
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/quality-of-life-for-metastatic-breast-cancer
Full article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/a-rising-trend-in-cancer-care-targets-physical-existential-threats-patients-confront/2019/05/03/3ed67ef6-5bc5-11e9-a00e-050dc7b82693_story.html
A Washington Post article described the cancer experience of a young woman living with metastatic breast cancer. It also highlights how integrative medicine and palliative care, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, pain management, mental health therapy and nutrition can improve quality of life for people with metastatic cancer. (3/10/20)
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Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- What supportive care would you recommend for me?
- How can I find a specialist in palliative care?
- How can I find a specialist in integrative medicine? In nutrition? In acupuncture?
- How will integrative or supportive care services affect my cancer treatment?
- Will my insurance cover palliative care services?
Open Clinical Trials
The following studies are looking at palliative care for people diagnosed with cancer:
- Coaching for Family Caregivers of People with Advanced Cancer from Rural and Minority Communities. This study provides coaching to urban African Americans and white or African American families with cancer who live in the rural Southeast. Navigators working with a palliative care team provide six health coaching sessions either in person or over the phone to help with managing stress and coping, getting and asking for help, improving caregiving skills and decision-making/advance care planning.
- NCT04733469: EMPOWER 3: Improving Palliative Care Health Literacy and Utilization (EMPOWER 3). This study is designed to test an educational intervention to help patients understand palliative care, use it and feel better emotionally and physically.
- NCT04773639: Randomized Clinical Trial of a Multi-Modal Palliative Care Intervention. This study evaluates a new approach to palliative care to address advanced care planning and psychosocial needs of patients with metastatic cancer.
- NCT06307535: Study of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Caregivers to People With Cancer. Participants will complete questionnaires and will be assigned to receive psychotherapy for 7 sessions.
- NCT05477784: Cancer Parenting Program for the Enhancement of the Quality of Life of Patients With Advanced Cancer and Their Children (EC-PC). This trial examines the usefulness of two educational programs for parents with late-stage cancer who have a 5- to 17-year-old child.
The following studies look at integrative medical care for people diagnosed with cancer:
Multiple cancer types
- NCT04917796: The Effect of Electroacupuncture on Nerve Pain Caused by Chemotherapy (Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. This study investigates whether electroacupuncture can improve peripheral neuropathy pain caused by chemotherapy in cancer survivors.
Breast cancer
- NCT04837820: Effect of Acupuncture on Memory and Thinking Difficulties after Breast Cancer. This study tests whether acupuncture can improve cognitive difficulties and insomnia for survivors of breast cancer.
Gynecologic cancer
- NCT05053230: A Study Evaluating the Integrative Medicine at Home (IM@HOME) Program in People With Gynecologic Cancer. This study looks at whether the Integrative Medicine at Home program can reduce patients' symptoms (such as tiredness, pain or insomnia). This program offers virtual (online rather than in-person) group classes focusing on mind-body practice.
Prostate cancer
- NCT04519879: White Button Mushroom Sup for the Reduction of PSA in Pts With Biochemically Rec or Therapy Naive Fav Risk Prostate Cancer. This phase II trial studies how well white button mushroom supplement reduces prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in patients with prostate cancer that has come back (recurrent) or has favorable risk and has not undergone any therapy (therapy-naive).
About FORCE
FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.