Integrative Medicine for Pain Management in Oncology

Document Overview

Document Title

Integrative Medicine for Pain Management in Oncology

Authoring Societies

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Society for Integrative Oncology

Document Publication Date

Sep 18, 2022

Page Last Reviewed/Updated

May 5, 2026

Document Type

Guideline

Country of Publication

United States

Full Text Freely Available

Yes

Full Text Guideline

ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.22.01357

Source Citation

Mao JJ, Ismaila N, Bao T, et al. Integrative Medicine for Pain Management in Oncology: SIO-ASCO Guideline. J. Clin Oncol. 2022 Sept 19. doi:10.1200/JCO.22.01357.

Supplemental Implementation Resources

• pps
• pdf
• Algorithm
• Patient Information
• Visual Abstract
• Podcast

Document Scope, Criteria, and Use Cases

Document Objectives

The purpose of this guideline is to provide guidance to clinicians on the effectiveness of integrative medicine treatment options for pain in adults and children with a cancer diagnosis.

Scope

Counseling, Management

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D000072716 - Cancer Pain

D010166 - Palliative Care

D065126 - Palliative Medicine

D055048 - Integrative Medicine

D026881 - Acupuncture

D008405 - Massage

D019050 - Acupressure

D009147 - Music Therapy

D006990 - Hypnosis

D000072716 - Cancer Pain

D010166 - Palliative Care

D065126 - Palliative Medicine

D055048 - Integrative Medicine

D026881 - Acupuncture

D008405 - Massage

D019050 - Acupressure

D009147 - Music Therapy

D006990 - Hypnosis

Keywords

Integrative Therapies, acupressure, acupuncture, cancer pain, guided imagery, hypnosis, integrative medicine, massage, music therapy, neuropathy, reflexology

Target Patient Population

Patients of any age diagnosed with any cancer who are experiencing pain during any stage of their cancer care trajectory.

Target Provider Population

Clinicians who provide care to patients with cancer, cancer survivors, and family caregivers.

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adult, Older Adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Home Health, Hospice, Hospital, Outpatient

Intended Users

Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant

Recommendation Development Processes & Methodology

PICO Questions

1. What mind-body therapies are recommended for managing pain experienced by adult and pediatric patients diagnosed with cancer?
2. What natural products are recommended for managing pain experienced by adult and pediatric patients diagnosed with cancer?

Supplemental Methodology Resources

Data Supplement Summary Table

Number of Source Documents

276

Includes peer/external review process?

Yes

Includes public comment process?

Yes

Methodologist involvement?

Yes

Patient involvement?

No

Includes multi-disciplinary group?

Yes

Includes systematic review?

Yes

Grades quality of strength of evidence?

Yes

Grades quality of strength of recommendation?

Yes

Discloses funding source?

Yes

Discloses conflicts of interest?

Yes

Includes benefits/harms analysis with recommendations?

No