Integrative Medicine Approaches for Treating Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute via YouTube
Overview
Learn about integrative medicine approaches for managing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in cancer survivors through this informative medical lecture. Explore current standard treatments, the effectiveness of acupuncture, and promising research findings from pilot trials presented by Dr. Ting Bao, MD. Gain insights into the diagnosis and characteristics of CIPN, including the differences between peripheral and central neuropathy. Discover the potential benefits of complementary therapies like yoga and understand the methodology behind clinical trials, including the use of sham acupuncture. Examine ongoing research initiatives and evidence-based approaches for symptom management in cancer survivorship care, with specific focus on integrative medicine interventions for improving quality of life after chemotherapy.
Syllabus
Introduction
Disclosure
Current standard of care
Acupuncture
How does it work
Does it work
The ACT trial
Yoga
YCT
CIP
How is CIPN diagnosed
Peripheral vs Central neuropathy
How to recruit patients
Can CIPN appear years after chemo
What is sham acupuncture
Can most acupuncturists handle acupuncture
Taught by
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute