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Applicability of auriculotherapy in cancer patients: an integrative literature review.

Author: ContimCarolina Lélis Venâncio, MorettoIsadora Górski, SantoFátima Helena do Espírito

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.

Overview

Auriculotherapy has shown potential for relieving symptoms related to cancer and its treatment. However, further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and provide more robust evidence.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
OBJECTIVE: To analyze scientific evidence in the literature on the use of auriculotherapy to relieve symptoms related to cancer and/or its treatment. METHOD: An integrative literature review based on: MEDLINE, CINAHL, LILACS, SCOPUS and COCHRANE in the last five years in English, Portuguese and Spa...See full text at original site
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難解な医学論文を、専門知識のない方にも理解しやすいように、噛み砕いて説明することを目指しています。

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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1590/S1980-220X2019001503609

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Auriculotherapy: A New Oasis in the Cancer Desert

Navigating the challenges of cancer treatment is like traversing a vast and unforgiving desert. Patients often face a myriad of debilitating symptoms, from pain and fatigue to nausea and insomnia. In this study, researchers sought a new oasis in this desert of suffering, investigating the potential of auriculotherapy, a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves stimulating specific points on the ear, to alleviate cancer-related symptoms.

A Beacon of Hope in the Cancer Desert

The review of existing literature revealed a promising trend: auriculotherapy consistently showed positive effects in alleviating various cancer-related symptoms. This finding is encouraging, suggesting that auriculotherapy may offer a safe and complementary approach to managing the challenges of cancer treatment.

Finding Relief in the Desert

While auriculotherapy shows promise, further research is needed to solidify its efficacy and establish clear guidelines for its use in cancer patients. This research offers a glimmer of hope in the desert of cancer treatment, suggesting that traditional medicine may hold valuable answers to alleviating the suffering of patients.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

Auriculotherapy presents a potential oasis in the desert of cancer treatment, offering a safe and complementary approach to managing the debilitating symptoms associated with cancer. Further research is needed to solidify its effectiveness and establish clear guidelines for its use in cancer patients. However, this research offers hope for a more comprehensive and holistic approach to cancer care.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2021-07-21
  2. Date Revised 2022-04-16
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

32901659

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1590/S1980-220X2019001503609

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