Systematic review/meta-analysis of mind-body interventions for cancer-related dyspnea; included qigong, yoga, and combined breathing/relaxation techniques.
Qigong / Qi Gong
Qigong / Qi Gong is a supportive integrative therapy used to help with pain, stress, fatigue, sleep, mobility, emotional coping, treatment side effects, or quality of life alongside medical care. In cancer care, it should be evaluated by evidence level, intended use, safety, interactions, and whether it is being used as conventional treatment, supportive care, an experimental adjunct.
NCI overview explaining that cancer patients may use CAM to cope with treatment side effects, comfort themselves, or try to treat cancer, and that CAM should be discussed with the care team. Used to frame grounding as supportive rather than curative.
Systematic review of mind-body therapies for cancer-related pain, including mindfulness, hypnosis, yoga, guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, Qigong, Tai Chi, and meditation.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of Tai Chi and Qigong for cancer-related symptoms and quality of life.