Top in hem/onc: Plant-based diets; integrative therapies for patients with cancer
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Adherence to a plant-based diet was associated with improvements in multiple myeloma outcomes, including sustained minimal residual disease negativity, according to a study published in Clinical Cancer Research.
“To further validate these findings prospectively, we are designing interventional dietary studies in myeloma and its precursor conditions, smoldering myeloma and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance,” Urvi A. Shah, MD, a hematologist-oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, told Healio. “We will evaluate the impact of dietary changes on the gut microbiome and disease outcomes.”
It was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.
Another top story was about the benefits of complementary and integrative therapies for patients diagnosed with cancer. Wayne Jonas, MD, executive director of Samueli Foundation’s Integrative Health Programs, said these therapies can help address patients’ emotional and mental well-being before beginning curative treatment.
Read these and more top stories in hematology/oncology below:
Plant-based diet may improve outcomes for patients with multiple myeloma
A plant-based diet appeared to be associated with sustained minimal residual disease negativity among a cohort of patients with multiple myeloma, according to study results. Read more.
Most patients with cancer want to discuss integrative therapies before starting treatment
Patients who have been diagnosed with cancer value interventions that address their mental and emotional well-being, according to results of a survey study. Read more.
Workplace culture can stunt action against gender-based discrimination
Male physician leaders reported feeling troubled by gender-based discrimination against female colleagues but did not take action at times due to unsupportive workplace cultures, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open. Read more.
Compensated-donor model ‘could be a long-term solution’ to blood, platelet shortages
A year ago, American Red Cross declared the first-ever national blood crisis amid a surge in the omicron variant of COVID-19. Read more.
Acupuncture, acupressure may benefit women undergoing gynecologic cancer surgery
Women who underwent surgery for gynecologic cancers experienced decreased symptoms of anxiety and pain with the use of acupressure before surgery and acupuncture during surgery, according to study results published in Cancer. Read more.