Lifestyle, biomechanical, and bioenergetic complementary therapies in pediatric oncology

J Soc Integr Oncol. 2006 Fall;4(4):187-93. doi: 10.2310/7200.2006.018.

Abstract

After the diagnosis of cancer in a child is made, many families complement conventional medical care with lifestyle changes including diet, exercise, environment, and mind-body therapies. Biomechanical, bioenergetic, and other therapies are also sometimes sought. These include massage, chiropractic, acupuncture/acupressure, therapeutic touch, Reiki, homeopathy, and prayer. Some of these complementary therapies have well-established roles in cancer therapy for children, whereas others are controversial and require more research.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Complementary Therapies / statistics & numerical data*
  • Diet
  • Energy Metabolism*
  • Exercise
  • Humans
  • Life Style*
  • Mind-Body Therapies
  • Neoplasms / therapy*