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{"title":"Long-Term Intracranial Progression-Free Survival in Lung Cancer Brain Metastases Extended Beyond 50 Months with Gubenxiaoyi Formula (GBXY): A Groundbreaking Case Study.","authors":"Zhengzheng Yang, Haiming Li, Lei Chen, Shujiao Li, Dong Chen, Taicheng Lu, Tongjing Ding, Ruiyang Han, Peiyu Cheng, Xiaomin Wang","doi":"10.1177/15347354241313334","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15347354241313334","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The prevalence of brain metastases (BM) in lung cancer patients is notably high and is associated with poor prognoses. The efficacy of standard treatment regimens in improving intracranial progression-free survival (IPFS) for lung cancer BM is markedly limited. While traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been effective in enhancing the quality of life and prognosis of lung cancer patients, its efficacy in treating BM remains unreported.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>Here, we present a case of a middle-aged female with lung cancer BM, whose condition was assessed as progressive post-standard treatment including two local surgeries (both involving resection of cerebellar space-occupying lesions), stereotactic radiotherapy, chemotherapy and EGFR-TKIs. Subsequently, she underwent treatment with the traditional Chinese herbal formula gubenxiaoyi (GBXY). The patient was treated with GBXY for a total duration of 55 months. After treatment, a significant reduction of about 50% in intracranial lesions was observed, accompanied by an extension of both Intracranial Progression-Free Survival (IPFS) and Cognitive Deterioration-Free Survival (CDFS) exceeding 50 months.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These results demonstrate that in patients with lung cancer brain metastases (BM) unresponsive to standard treatments, GBXY not only has the potential to effectively prolong IPFS and decelerate cognitive decline, but may also contribute to a reduction in intracranial tumor burden. This suggests that GBXY could be a promising therapeutic option that warrants further investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":13734,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Cancer Therapies","volume":"24 ","pages":"15347354241313334"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11780649/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143065465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"<i>Trichosanthes kirilowii</i> Maxim. and Bioactive Compound Cucurbitacin D Alleviate Cisplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy In Vitro and In Vivo.","authors":"Sooyeon Kang, Gaeun Choi, Daeun Kim, Hogeol Kim, Chunhoo Cheon, Seong-Gyu Ko","doi":"10.1177/15347354251339121","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15347354251339121","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) has a markedly deleterious impact on a patient's quality of life. It manifests as pain, paresthesia, numbness, and weakness, particularly in the context of cisplatin (CDDP), a widely utilised chemotherapeutic agent renowned for its pronounced peripheral nerve toxicity. Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim. (Cucurbitaceae, TK) and cucurbitacin D(CucD), its bioactive compound, have been demonstrated to possess anti-tumour, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. However, their potential to alleviate CIPN has not been fully exploredyet. The present study evaluated effectiveness of TK and CucD in mitigating CDDP-induced neuropathic pain using both cellular and animal models. CDDP, TK extracts (TKD and TKE), and CucD dose-dependently reduced viability and apoptosis of PC12 cells. Conversely, pre-treatment with TKD, TKE, and CucD exhibited significant protective effects against CDDP-induced cytotoxicity, preserving cell viability and morphology while enhancing neurite outgrowth. In vivo, administration of CDDP resulted in the development of mechanical allodynia and thermalhyperalgesia in rats. However, treatment with TKD and TKE led to a notable improvement in pain threshold and a reduction in hyperalgesia, while CucD demonstrated less pronounced effects. Although body weight was reduced in the CDDP-treated group, it was not significantly mitigated bytreatments. In conclusion, results of this study indicate that TKD, TKE, and CucD have the potential to alleviate CDDP-induced neuropathic pain by protecting against cell damage, promoting neuriteregeneration, and improving pain responses in animal models. Further investigation into TK and CucD as therapeutic options for managing CIPN is warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":13734,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Cancer Therapies","volume":"24 ","pages":"15347354251339121"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12089711/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144093462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Moxibustion Treatment, Alongside Conventional Western and Chinese Herbal Medical Therapies, May Improve Survival in Stage-IV Pulmonary Adenocarcinomas in a Dosage-Dependent Manner: A Prospective Observational Study With Propensity Score Analysis.","authors":"Hegen Li, Veronika Lindberg, Lihua Zhu, Xiange Huang, Jiali Feng, Jan P A Baak","doi":"10.1177/15347354251342739","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15347354251342739","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>25% to 30% of primary stage IV pulmonary adenocarcinomas (PUAD-IV) die within 3 months. Many ≥3 months survivors at long follow-up are alive with disease (AWD). Platinum-based chemotherapy (PBC), tyrosine kinase inhibitors- targeted therapy (TKI-TT), and Chinese herbal medicines (oral CHM) improve prognosis. In China, moxibustion treatment (Moxa) is also used, without prognostic proof.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Prospective observational Moxa evaluation in 412 first-onset consecutive PUAD-IV performance score 0 to 1 patients with 3 to 120 months follow-up. All received oral CHM with PBC, TKI-TT, or PBC + TKI-TT. Moxa was given as indicated at the start of the treatment (and eventually adapted in the follow-up period by de novo development) of well-established TCM syndromes and symptoms. Survival was analyzed using Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression. Propensity score analysis (PSA) with matching and inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) were used to adjust for baseline covariate imbalances.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 412 patients, 117 received no Moxa, 239 had 1 to 4 treatments, and 56 received >4 treatments alongside conventional treatments. Tumor-Node-Metastasis (TNM) stage IVB and male sex increased dead of disease (DOD)-risk, while TKI-TT, ≥4 Chemotherapy cycles, and Moxa improved survival (<i>P</i> < .05). Median survival (MST): Reference group (PBC + CHM) 20.0 months; Moxa 32.0; TKI-TT 33.0; TKI-TT+1-4 Moxa 33.0; TKI-TT+>4 Moxa 40.0 months (all <i>P</i> < .05). Cox regression indicated a dosage-dependent Moxa effect (<i>P</i> = .0004). Restricted Mean Survival Time (RMST) at 36 months favored >4 Moxa+TKI-TT over TKI-TT (+6.2 months, <i>P</i> = .01). PSA confirmed results were not due to baseline covariate imbalance.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Moxibustion may dosage-dependently improve survival in PUAD-IV, both in TKI- and non-TKI-treated patients. Randomized clinical trials (RCT) are needed to confirm this.</p>","PeriodicalId":13734,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Cancer Therapies","volume":"24 ","pages":"15347354251342739"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12179449/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144333071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Retraction Notice: Dihydromyricetin Exhibits Antitumor Activity in Nasopharyngeal Cancer Cell Through Antagonizing Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/15347354251364601","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15347354251364601","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13734,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Cancer Therapies","volume":"24 ","pages":"15347354251364601"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12308103/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144730298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Short-term WB-EMS in Cancer Patients: Positive Effects After 2 Weeks of Exercise-A Single-arm Trial.","authors":"Jane Kersten, Timo Niels, Annika Tomanek, Freerk T Baumann","doi":"10.1177/15347354241304415","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15347354241304415","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Due to therapeutic side effects and physical weakness, patients are not always able to carry out strenuous and lengthy exercises. Hence, this study investigated the effectiveness and feasibility of a short-term Whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) for oncological patients during and after anticancer treatment. The primary aim was to ensure the feasibility of WB-EMS training. Furthermore, the effects of WB-EMS training were investigated over a period of 2 weeks on parameters such as quality of life, body composition and physical performance.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Thirteen cancer patients with different diagnosis, disease stages and treatment state were included. They participated in supervised WB-EMS sessions 4 times over a 2-week period. Physical functioning, body composition, depression, fatigue, and quality of life were measured before and after the intervention period. Moreover, a pre-post measurement of the patients' perceived body constitution was conducted in every exercise session.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All included patients (n = 13) were able to complete the 4 WB-EMS sessions. At the end of the 2 weeks, a significant increase of the muscle strength could be observed. Additionally, patients improved their cardiovascular fitness. The body composition analyses showed significant reductions in body lean mass and extracellular water. Muscle mass remained unchanged. Furthermore, patients reported an improved perceived body constitution reduced pain and discomfort following all 4 WB-EMS sessions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study suggests that WB-EMS is safe and feasible for cancer patients. Furthermore, it showed that even after 2 weeks, improvements concerning the physical performance and patient-reported outcomes can be achieved. This study indicates benefits of WB-EMS as short-term exercise methode in cancer patients, that could be utelised in fields such as cancer prehabilitation.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>This trial has been registered with the ISRCTN-Registry (ISRCTN68069634).</p>","PeriodicalId":13734,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Cancer Therapies","volume":"24 ","pages":"15347354241304415"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11705350/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142948428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"GuBenPeiYuan Formula Inhibits Lung Cancer Metastasis by Suppressing Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells and Related Immune Cells.","authors":"Yizhao Du, Yongming Zhou, Lijing Jiao, Wenxiao Yang, Ling Xu, Hailun Zhou, Jingwen Zhao, Quanyao Li, Yang Han, Yabin Gong, Qin Wang","doi":"10.1177/15347354251324650","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/15347354251324650","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality all over the world, with high rates of locoregional recurrence and distant metastasis even after curative-intent surgical resection. The mechanisms of the tumor microenvironment's role in supporting metastasis through the formation of pre-metastatic niches are crucial areas of investigation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Lung metastasis models were established by injecting Lewis lung cancer cells (LLCs) into the tail vein of 20 specific pathogen free (SPF)-grade male C57BL/6 mice. The mice were divided into 4 groups: control (physiological saline), GuBenPeiYuan (GBPY) medium-dose (25 g/kg), GBPY high-dose (50 g/kg), all administered by gavage, and gemcitabine (50 mg/kg, administered by intraperitoneal injection on days 1, 4, 7, 10, and 13), the total treatment duration was 14 days. Qualitative and quantitative analyses of GBPY were performed using Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC). Metastasis was observed using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, and the expression of immune cells was assessed by flow cytometry and immunofluorescence staining. Mechanistic insights were gained through Western blot.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The high-dose GBPY and gemcitabine groups showed significantly fewer lung metastatic tumors (<i>P</i> = .002; <i>P</i> < .001), while no significant difference was observed between the medium-dose group and control group (<i>P</i> = .438). Flow cytometry results indicated that high-dose GBPY significantly downregulated Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells (MDSCs) and G-MDSCs (<i>P</i> = .002 and <i>P</i> = .001, respectively), upregulated dendritic cells (DCs; <i>P</i> = .021), increased M1 macrophages (F4/80⁺/iNOS⁺; <i>P</i> = .001) and decreased M2 macrophages (CD206⁺ F4/80⁺) (<i>P</i> < .001). Furthermore, Western blot results showed that the high-dose GBPY group significantly inhibited the expression of p-JAK2, p-STAT3 (<i>P</i> = .013, <i>P</i> = .001 respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The GBPY Formula may reduce lung cancer metastasis and recurrence by inhibiting the JAK2/STAT3 pathway, downregulating the presence of MDSCs, upregulating the proportion of DCs, and promoting the polarization of M2 macrophages to M1 macrophages. These changes enhance the anti-tumor immune response, contributing to the reduction of lung cancer metastasis and recurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":13734,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Cancer Therapies","volume":"24 ","pages":"15347354251324650"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12035261/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143964241","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Long-Term Effects of Ozone Treatment in Patients with Persistent Numbness and Tingling Secondary to Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. A Retrospective Study.","authors":"Bernardino Clavo, Delvys Rodríguez-Abreu, Saray Galván-Ruiz, Mario Federico, Angeles Cánovas-Molina, Yolanda Ramallo-Fariña, Carla Antonilli, Gretel Benítez, Himar Fabelo, Carla García-Lourve, Damián González-Beltrán, Ignacio J Jorge, Francisco Rodríguez-Esparragón, Gustavo M Callico","doi":"10.1177/15347354241307038","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15347354241307038","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Numbness and tingling secondary to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) are frequent side effects that limit chemotherapy treatment and quality of life. Successful treatments for CIPN are limited. This preliminary report shows the potential long-term effects of ozone treatment in the management of persistent numbness and tingling secondary to CIPN.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ozone treatment was administered by rectal insufflation in 15 patients (female/male: 8/7, age: 66 years old) suffering from persistent numbness and tingling secondary to grade-2 or grade-3 CIPN. Planned ozone treatment consisted of 40 sessions over 4 months. The initial concentration of 10 μg/mL was progressively increased to 30 μg/mL. The initial gas volume of 180 mL/session was progressively increased to 300 mL/session if tolerated. Before and after ozone treatment, and at 3- and 6- months after the end of treatment, they were assessed (i) the grade of CIPN-toxicity, and (ii) the self-reported decrease in numbness and tingling.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After ozone treatment, 47% of patients experienced a decrease in the grade of CIPN-toxicity (<i>P</i> = .016), and 67% of patients reported a decrease in numbness and tingling ≥50% (<i>P</i> = .002). These effects were maintained at 3- and 6- months after the end of O₃T.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In this retrospective report, patients with persistent numbness and tingling secondary to CIPN showed clinically relevant and long-term improvements after ozone treatment. The magnitude and duration of the observed effects merit further research and support our ongoing clinical trials.</p>","PeriodicalId":13734,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Cancer Therapies","volume":"24 ","pages":"15347354241307038"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11724412/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142964431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Dendrobium Officinale on Radioactive Oral Mucositis of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma and Changes of Oral Microecology.","authors":"Jiaying Yang, Yuancai Liu, He Yao, Mengying Sun, Yangbo Tong, Guanjun Ma, Zhuo Chen, Xiang Qian, Aiqin Zhang","doi":"10.1177/15347354251313524","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15347354251313524","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To observe the clinical efficacy of Dendrobium officinale in the treatment of radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients, and to explore its regulating effect on immune function and oral microbiota by comparing immune-related factors and oral microbiota before and after the intervention.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a randomized double-blinded controlled trial in Zhejiang Cancer Hospital. Sixty patients with nasopharyngeal cancer combined with radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis were randomly divided into a study group and control group, with 30 cases in each group The study group used compound vitamin B12 solution and Dendrobium tea drink, and the control group simply used compound vitamin B12 solution rinse. When the patients developed radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis (at the time of 10F radiotherapy), and after 1 month of Dendrobium treatment (at the end of radiotherapy), the salivary flow rate was measured without stimulation to evaluate the degree of oral mucositis and the clinical efficacy. We also detected the content of EGF in saliva and the content of IL-10 and IL-11 in serum, and analyzed the differences in microbial community structure. All patients consented before enrollment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The salivary flow rate and oral mucosal fraction of the study group after treatment were significantly improved, which was better than that of the control group(<i>P</i> < .05). The content of IL-10 in the study group after treatment increased significantly compared with that before treatment(<i>P</i> < .05). There was a significant difference between the oral flora of the study group before and after treatment (Unique OTU counts: 5390 vs 3906), and there was also a difference between the oral flora of the study group and control group after treatment (Unique OTU counts: 5671 vs 5439). After treatment, Erysipelotrichales (Phylum Firmicutes, LDA score = 2.80, <i>P</i> = .034), Leptotrichiaceae (Fusobacteria,LDA score = 3.38, <i>P</i> = .030) and Campylobacteraceae (Proteobacteria, LDA score = 3.35, <i>P</i> = .026) were significantly enriched in the study group. The use of Dendrobium officinale in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients with radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis showed little difference in microbial diversity and abundance, but there were significant differences among oral bacteria genera.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Dendrobium officinale is effective in the treatment of radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis, which may be related to the improvement of salivary gland function and regulation of the oral microenvironment. Dendrobium officinale may reduce the symptoms of radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis by affecting the systemic cellular immune function. It may reduce the secretion of pro-inflammatory factors of the relevant flora by directly changing the oral flora and regulating the oral micro-ecology.</p>","PeriodicalId":13734,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Cancer Therapies","volume":"24 ","pages":"15347354251313524"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11733883/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142983628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Rabdosia rubescens on Radiotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients: A Phase II Clinical Study.","authors":"Lu Li, Yecai Huang, Jun Yin, Peng Xu, Mei Lan, Churong Li, Yunxiang Qi, Ke Xu, Bosen Li, Yukun Luo, Qinghua Jiang, Shanshan Peng, Jinyi Lang, Mei Feng","doi":"10.1177/15347354251314499","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15347354251314499","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis is the most common side effect in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Rabdosia rubescens drop pills in NPC patients with radiation-induced oral mucositis (RTOM).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study involved 40 NPC patients who were given Rabdosia rubescens drop pills thrice daily from the start of radiation therapy. The study monitored the incidence and severity of oral mucositis and oral pain. The main outcomes measured were the occurrence rate of oral mucositis, grade 3 oral mucositis, oral pain assessment, and changes in immunological function, body weight, BMI, NRS2002, and albumin levels.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the study, 38 patients completed the treatment. The incidence rates of Grade 0 to 3 oral mucositis were 5.26%, 21.05%, 47.37%, and 26.32% respectively. Pain levels were mild (42.11%), moderate (13.16%), and severe (13.16%). The onset of Grade 1, 2, and 3 oral mucositis occurred at 18, 24, and 30 days respectively. Grade 3 oral mucositis was associated with body weight, BMI, NRS2002 score, and albumin levels. Post-treatment, there was a decrease in CD4⁺/CD8⁺, CD3⁺, and CD4⁺ immune cells, but an increase in CD8⁺ cells. Mild to moderate gastrointestinal adverse events were observed in 13.2% of patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Rabdosia rubescens drop pills administration can reduce the incidence and severity of radiotherapy induced oral mucositis. Our finding suggested a positive impact of Rabdosia rubescens drops pills upon administration to NPC patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":13734,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Cancer Therapies","volume":"24 ","pages":"15347354251314499"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11848900/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143482990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effective Herbal Cocktail Strategies and Mechanisms in Cancer Treatment.","authors":"Tian He, Yifan Zhang, Di Deng, Zhiwen Yang, Qi Zhu, Qianhui Sun, Tao Lu","doi":"10.1177/15347354251318759","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15347354251318759","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Systematic treatment and cocktailed drug applications have become a paradigm shift for cancer therapy. This study aims to explore the highly potent herbal cocktail strategies and pharmacological mechanisms, by which herbal medicines are effective in cancer treatment. A total of 397 cases of clinically reported cancer treatments with pure herbs were scrutinized, and the herbal prescription rules were systematically analyzed. The core prescriptions and their pharmacological mechanisms were revealed. The results unveiled specific rules for effective herbal treatment of cancer, including boosting energy metabolism, inhibiting tumor proliferation, improving digestion and defecation, enhancing blood circulation, promoting gas exchange, and facilitating water and toxic substance metabolism. Pharmacologically, anti-cancer effects are achieved through the manipulation of PI3K-Akt, IL-17, HIF-1, VEGF, TNF, Wnt, and other pathways. Following this unfolded integrative prescription rule, herbal therapy demonstrated remarkable effects in clinical practices, from which a few representative cases are presented herein.</p>","PeriodicalId":13734,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Cancer Therapies","volume":"24 ","pages":"15347354251318759"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11829292/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143425389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}