Komplementärmedizin: Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe bei Brustkrebs
摘要
Many breast cancer patients and long-terms survivors suffer from multiple disease- and/or treatment-related limitations. Treatment with multiple substances raises complexity and increases the risk of drug interactions, particularly in the case of intensive (combination) therapy. Nowadays, integrative care concepts and the corresponding internal standards as well as group therapy and self-help services are implemented in many (breast) cancer centers and practices. In addition to a structured, evidence-based overview to serve provision of holistic, risk-minimized, helpful, and empowering counsel, the current article aims to provide impulses for research and (guideline) development. The relevance of some interventions remains unclear, and high-quality randomized trials are required. However, the acceptance of integrative complementary approaches in cancer care, the promotion of patient competence, and the favorable risk–benefit ratio all speak for supportive application of proven complementary interventions in clinical routine.