A complementary care study combining flaxseed oil, caffeine, fasting, and exercise in women diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer: findings from a case study

Holist Nurs Pract. 2012 Nov-Dec;26(6):308-16. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0b013e31826ed122.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • CA-125 Antigen / blood
  • Caffeine / therapeutic use*
  • Complementary Therapies / methods*
  • Exercise / psychology*
  • Fasting / psychology
  • Fatty Acids, Nonesterified / blood
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Linseed Oil / therapeutic use*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / blood
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / psychology*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Quality of Life

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • CA-125 Antigen
  • Fatty Acids, Nonesterified
  • Caffeine
  • Linseed Oil