A complementary care study combining flaxseed oil, caffeine, fasting, and exercise in women diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer: findings from a case study.
This article presents the experiences of 1 participant with advanced ovarian cancer enrolled in a proof of concept complementary therapy study evaluating the effects of a combined intervention of flaxseed oil, fasting, caffeine, and exercise. Improvements were observed in physical and psychological symptoms. The participant adopted positive lifestyle modifications.
School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, USA. albrech@pitt.edu
Tara A
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Albrecht
Joel G
JG
Anderson
Randy
R
Jones
Cheryl
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Bourguignon
Ann Gill
AG
Taylor
D000368:Aged; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D018394:CA-125 Antigen / Q000097:blood; D002110:Caffeine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D005215:Fasting / Q000523:psychology; D005230:Fatty Acids, Nonesterified / Q000097:blood; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008043:Linseed Oil / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000097:blood / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D011788:Quality of Life
D015415:Biomarkers; D018394:CA-125 Antigen; D005230:Fatty Acids, Nonesterified; D002110:Caffeine; D008043:Linseed Oil