Claudia Witt, Professor of Medicine at University of Zurich, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“‘Nearly 80% of global oncology health professionals believe integrative oncology is still underutilized.’ A finding from our new MASCC/SIO survey that sets the stage for what needs to change.
Across 344 respondents from eight regions, we found:
- Most clinicians use or recommend at least one integrative oncology modality, yet feel access remains limited.
- Top recommended modalities are acupuncture, exercise, nutrition, breathwork/yoga, and massage.
- Major gaps persist in training availability and financial accessibility, with many patients relying on self-pay.
- Recommendations differ between high-income and low–middle income countries, reflecting structural inequities.
Together, these findings underline how essential it is to bridge the gap between evidence and real-world implementation.”
Title: Evaluation of integrative oncology modalities for symptom management: a MASCC/SIO global survey
Authors: Alexandre Chan, Reem Nasr, Daniela Arcos, Dalia Kagramanov, Chioma Asuzu, Ting Bao, Yin Ting Cheung, Jung Hye Kwon, Judith Lacey, Richard T. Lee, Maryam Lustberg, Beatrice M. Ohaeri, Santosh Rao, Enrique Soto-Perez-de-Celis, Claudia M. Witt, Ana Maria Lopez
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