Practicing medicine Complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of prostate cancer Leo Auerbach MDa, aOutpatient Clinic for Complementary Medicine, General Hospital of Vienna, Medical University of Vienna, Austria Available online 14 November 2006. Abstract Treatments based on complementary medicine have gained significant ground in oncology. Patients are mainly interested in adequate support, reduction of the side effects of clinical medicine, strengthening their immune system and enhancing quality of life both during and after chemotherapy and irradiation treatments. In the last few years, a number of complementary strategies for the treatment of prostate cancer have been evaluated and published in international journals. These studies allow us to present today, with scientific accuracy, the initial results of complementary treatment methods, describe their contraindications and interactions, and discuss a safe individualized therapy with the patient. In Western Europe and the USA, immunomodulatory, anti-oxidative and herbal therapies, in particular, have been investigated and published. Of these, we discuss mistletoe therapy, enzyme therapy, carotinoids, lycopene, vitamin A, C, E, selenium, phytoestrogens, PC-SPES, physical therapy and relaxation techniques and psychological therapy. Several studies have demonstrated the improvement in quality of life and the value of complementary medicine as an adjunct to chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Based on fruitful communication and cooperation with the treating oncological urologist, internist/oncologist or radiotherapist, complementary therapy might serve as a valuable and useful supportive measure for prostate cancer patients. The Journal of Men's Health & Gender Volume 3, Issue 4 , December 2006, Pages 397-403 doi:10.1016/j.jmhg.2006.10.006 Includes Action Alert, articles, studies and LINKS Further Information from Ralph Moss PC Spes PC-SPES at Twice the Dose May Cause Bleeding PC-SPES & Paclitaxel Interactions PC-SPES Last Trial Shows Efficacy Androgen Independent Prostate Ca Androgen Deprvtn Thrpy & Cognitive Performance A powder that may stop or slow metastases Modified Citrus Pectin Increases PSA Doubling Time Mod Citrus Pectin: Prevention/Treatment Patent Assigned for Prevent/Treat Heavy Metal Poisons Various studies Selenium & Prostate Cancer Vitamin E and C Vitamin C and Vitamin K3 Vitamin D Vitamin A & Apoptosis in Prostate Ca Prospective Study: Vit A/C/E/carotenoids-Prostate Ca Risk Supplemental Zinc & Prostate Ca Risk Use of Quercetin & Ultrasound for Human Prostate/Skin Ca Cells Cancer Chemo & Pharm, 7/03 Food Chem Toxicol, 6/03 Inositol hexaphosphate (IP6)& Mouse Prostate Cells Diindolymethane:Anti-Metastatic Prostate CA Induction of Apoptosis (Cell death) in Human Prostate Ca Lines Indole-3-carbinol & Prostate Cancer J Cancer Research, 3/05 AACR Abstract #4773, 2003 Post-Diagnostic Diet & Prostate Ca Resveratrol Suppreses Growth In Bladder/Prostate Ca Cells Soc of Urologic Oncology, 12/03 Pygeum africanum Extracts & Human Prostate Ca Cells Chlorophyll-based Therapy for Prostate Cancer Center for Holistic Urology: Columbia University Benefits of Zyflamend in Early Prostate Cancer Integrative Cancer Therapies, 9/06 Chemical Info on Andrographis Increased Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha & Natural Killer cells Antiangiogenic: Andrographis paniculata extract & andrographolide Endocrine-Related Cancers, Posted 10/06 Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.