The Internal Coherence of Breast Cancer Patients Is Associated with the Decision-Making for Chemotherapy and L. Treatment.

Objective: In the present observational study, the influence of internal coherence on shared decision-making for chemotherapy (CTX) and L. extracts (VA) treatment in breast cancer patients was evaluated.

Methods: Breast cancer patients with a guideline-oriented advice from the tumor board for CTX were included in the study.

Integrative cancer care in a certified Cancer Centre of a German Anthroposophic hospital.

Objective: The concept of integrative oncology (IO) comprising guideline-oriented standard and add-on complementary medicine has gained growing importance. The Anthroposophic-integrative Cancer Centre (CC) at the hospital Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus (GKH) in Berlin has been implementing IO concepts during recent years. Furthermore, it is a certified CC and has been annually audited by national cancer authorities since 2012.

Psychosocial, Cognitive, and Physical Impact of Elaborate Consultations and Life Review in Female Patients with Non-Metastasized Breast Cancer.

Background: Elaborate consultations and life review (ECLR) has been regularly applied in patients of various cancer entities and stages within Anthroposophic-integrative oncology concepts. However, a lack of systematic research in this field has been detected. To close this gap of knowledge, we evaluated the impact of ECLR in patients with non-metastasized breast cancer before, during, and after primary oncological treatment.

Implementation of an Integrative Oncological Concept in the Daily Care of a German Certified Breast Cancer Center.

Background: In recent decades the concept of integrative medicine has attracted growing interest in patients and professionals. At the Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Havelhöhe (GKH), a hospital specialized in anthroposophical medicine, a breast cancer center (BCC) has been successfully certified for more than 5 years. The objective of the present study was to analyze how integrative strategies were implemented in the daily care of primary breast cancer patients.