Inspire Health Research Updates for June 2013

Research Updates for June 2013 Dear Reader, In this issue: Mora and Ciocon reported about a case where auricular acupuncture improved the symptoms and quality of life of a 90 year old woman suffering from leg swelling that was unresponsive to conventional therapy. Showalter and associates reported that breast cancer survivors should avoid sauna use in order to prevent arm swelling (lymphedema). Buttros and colleagues found that postmenopausal breast cancer survivors were at higher risk for developing metabolic syndrome than women without breast cancer. Wurtzen and colleagues reported that a mindfulness-based stress reduction program helped with depression and anxiety in breast cancer patients. Nakau et al. concluded that stress-reducing activities performed in urban green spaces are helpful for the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of cancer patients. Zhai and colleagues found that a traditional herbal medicine regimen reduced the risk of recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after surgery. Braun and associates found that a naturopathic antioxidant treatment inhibited tumour response in men with prostate cancer who were undergoing radiation therapy. Campbell et al. found that increased physical activity before and after colorectal cancer diagnosis was associated with a decreased risk of mortality. In our study of the month, Cantarero-Villanueva and colleagues reported that a deep water exercise program effectively improved cancer-related fatigue and strength in a group of breast cancer survivors. Thanks, Jan. Click here to read June's Research Updates http://www.inspirehealth.ca/pdfs/research-updates/eResearchUpdates_June2013.pdf