Ache administration, dietary and psychological help… the problem of supportive care to assist most cancers sufferers

“I vomit, I drop pounds, it is regular. No, it isn’t regular!”

Oncologist-radiation therapist, supervisor on the Excessive Vitality Middle (CHE), Prof. René-Jean Bensadoun can be probably the greatest specialists on this planet of photobiomodulation (PBM); he thus led, inside the Walt (Worldwide Affiliation of Remedy by Photobiomodulation) which he chairs, work which resulted in suggestions on the place of PBM within the administration of the unintended effects of most cancers remedies ⁽¹⁾.

A spot that continues to develop with the progress of data on the effectiveness of this method, the mechanisms concerned but additionally the personalization of the remedy. “PBM makes use of purple gentle and infrared gentle. It has been used for many years to alleviate mucositis (irritation of the liner of the mouth or digestive system) brought on by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Extra not too long ago, it has been proven that the sunshine was additionally very efficient towards many different unintended effects of oncological remedies: neuropathy, dysgeusia, alopecia, vaginal dryness… Additionally it is very efficient towards ache”lists Professor Bensadoun. Efficacy linked to the anti-inflammatory, analgesic and therapeutic properties of sunshine.

And, essential particulars: “PBM is non-invasive, painless, freed from contraindications (aside from tumors that haven’t but been handled) and with out unintended effects.” Supplied it’s practiced by educated personnel, and delivered on the proper doses.

1. These tips had been printed in “Frontiers in Oncology”.