Integrative Medicine for Breast Cancer Survivors

Breast cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide. Cancer treatments often cause a variety of physical and psychological symptoms that can last beyond the end of therapy. This article reviews the current evidence on integrative medicine approaches, including diet, exercise, and other modalities studied for managing symptoms often reported by breast cancer survivors. For each symptom, we highlight integrative medicine interventions with the strongest available evidence, including mind-body approaches (eg, mindfulness-based interventions, yoga, and hypnosis), acupuncture, massage therapy, and selected dietary supplements. This symptom-focused framework aims to help clinicians identify integrative interventions that, based on the existing evidence, may be suitable for addressing individual patient concerns.