A-Z of symptoms/ outcomes categories
This page lets you navigate the database by categories of the symptoms and outcomes studied in the research we have assessed (see Methodology). Please note that:
- The overview does not imply that any treatment is considered safe and effective, and is not to be mistaken for a recommendation of treatments.
- This overview reflects the database’s current content and is not necessarily complete. There may be research on other cancer-related symptoms/ outcomes and treatments than those listed here.
- Click on a symptom or outcome for information about the scientific status for CAM treatments:
Anticancer treatment: Survival/ tumour response
Cardiovascular adverse events: Blood pressure - Breathlessness - Cardiotoxicity - Heart rate - Lung function - Lymphoedema - Phlebitis - Venous function
Dermatological adverse events: Hand-foot syndrome - Leucoplakia - Mucositis - Proctitis - Radiation dermatitis
Fatigue: Fatigue - Sleep/ insomnia
Gastrointestinal adverse events: Anorexia-cachexia syndrome - Appetite - Constipation - Digestive symptoms - Gastrointestinal adverse effects - Nausea and vomiting – Other gastrointestinal symptoms
Haematological adverse events: Anaemia - Leukopenia - Neutropenia
Immune function: Immune function - Infection - Inflammation
Menopausal symptoms: Hormone levels - Hot flushes
Mental health: Anxiety - Depression - Distress - Mood - Stress
Pain: Pain
Physical function: Balance performance - Erectile dysfunction - Grip strength - Joint mobility - Sexual function - Urinary symptoms - Various physical function
Prevention: Cancer prevention
Quality of life/ wellbeing: Quality of life - Wellbeing
Toxicities: Hepatotoxicity - Nephrotoxicity - Neuropathy, periheral
Click here for an uncategorized A-Z list of symptoms/ outcomes featured