Strengthening cancer screening before the operation: the power of preaching
Strengthening cancer screening before the operation: the power of preaching
to maintain treatment before a cancer operation that is not directly directed against the cancer itself, but aims to improve the physical and mental constitution of the patient may seem unusual at first. But that is exactly what the so -called prhabilitation is about - preparation for the upcoming operation through a wide variety of supporting measures. This can have a considerable impact on the relaxation and quality of life of those affected. Research, such as the study presented in October 2023, examine the feasibility and the benefits of such multimodal prhabilitation in a daily clinic for integrative medicine before cancer surgery.
The aim of this study was to check whether patients are able to regularly visit and complete a program of body-soul medicine, movement therapy, nutritional therapy, naturopathic advice and the use of a yellow liver wrap in the weeks before their operation. A success would be if 80% of the enrolled patients could go through at least 6 of the 8 weekly sessions, each of which lasts 6.5 hours.
The study was aimed at adult cancer patients, the primary tumor of which is localized in the abdomen or chest and which require a neoadjuvant (before the operation) treatment. The multimodal approach of the study should not only improve physical reviews and quality of life, but also offer a comprehensive overview of the side effects of the upstream therapy and may be mitigated.
The results could have far -reaching implications for treatment practice. If it turns out that such a preaching program is feasible and effective, such programs could be institutionalized in order to shorten the recovery times after operations and reduce the overall burden for the patients. In addition, it could lead to rethinking in treatment by increasing the importance of complementary treatment methods and integrative medicine in general oncological treatment plan.
It is important to emphasize that the participants in the study were given a selection of treatments that aimed at physical, mental and nutritional health, and not on the direct treatment of cancer. This holistic view could be a key to the success of the pralcation, since it potentially treats the whole person and not just the disease.
While the study is still in the starting blocks and only 23 patients were inscribed until February 2023, the dominant participation of breast cancer patients indicates that there is a high interest or a great need for such preoperative preparatory programs in particular. The evaluation of this approach will provide important insights into the applicability and the advantages of preaching in oncology.
Basic terms and concepts:
- Prehabilitation: preparing measures to improve the physical and mental constitution of a patient before surgery.
- neoadjuvant treatment: A therapy that is carried out before the main treatment, usually an operation, to improve the success of the operation.
- Multimodal: The use of several different treatment methods or approaches.
- Integrative medicine: A holistic form of treatment that combines conventional medical therapies with alternative or complementary methods.
Effectiveness of multimodal prhabilitation in integrative medicine for cancer patients
The present study examines the feasibility of a preoperative preaching program in a day clinic for integrative medicine (Prime DC) for cancer patients who have to undergo a neoadjuvant treatment before they undergo surgical intervention. The basic assumption is that such a pralculation can not only strengthen the physical resilience of the patients before the operation, but also contributes to improving their quality of life through multimodal approaches, including body-spirit medicine, movement therapy, nutritional therapy, naturopathic advice and the use of a yellow liver compress.
methodology
In this study, adult cancer patients with primary tumor in the abdomen area or breast cancer were included in this study, which have to undergo a neoadjuvant oncological treatment. The suitability for the program is based on the assumption that this patient group will either need an extensive surgical intervention, which implies a need for pralculation, or that you have to undergo a multi -month neoadjuvant treatment with considerable treatment -associated side effects.The main target criterion of the study is adherence to the program of the day clinic, defined as participation in the meetings. This adherence is considered given when 80% of the inscribed patients are able to visit at least 6 of the 8 weekly meetings, each of which lasts 6.5 hours. The secondary endpoints include the physical evaluation and quality of life of the patients as well as a structured assessment of the neoadjuvant treated side effects.
results
by February 2023, 23 patients were included in the program, with breast cancer with 18 inscribed patients represents the dominant cancer release. The methods used adhere to the principles of the declaration of Helsinki.
conclusions
The presented protocol combines aspects of prhabilitation, lifestyle modification, naturopathic advice, nutritional aid and naturopathic treatment in an innovative and integrative way. This approach promises not only to improve physical resilience from surgical interventions, but also offers the opportunity to address uncovered needs of the patient and to help them modify their lifestyle in a sustainable way.
From a methodological point of view, the program is characterized by its multimodality and the comprehensive consideration of patient needs. The combination of different therapeutic approaches aims to offer the best possible support in the fight against the disease and to significantly improve the quality of life of the patients. The results of this study could have far -reaching implications for the treatment and support of cancer patients, especially in the preparation phase before surgical interventions.