1. Chiropractic and Cancer
A presentation by Frank M. Painter, D.C. for

2. Love, Medicine and Miracles
Early Influences
Love, Medicine and Miracles
By Bernie S. Siegel, M.D.
This doctor broke the mold with his heart
Unconditional love is the most powerful stimulant of the immune system
Miracles can happen every day
(positive mental attitude)

3. What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic care is a holistic approach to managing health
It is the largest healing profession that does not use drugs or surgery by choice
It began in 1895 with DD Palmer and Harvey Lillard’s hearing loss

4. The Chiropractic Approach
Best known for spinal adjusting
(aka spinal manipulation)
DCs are holistic, and may also use acupuncture, nutritional consultation, diet modification, and supervised rehabilitation to bring about therapeutic change

5. Research Study
2005 study, published in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Studied pain in persons with moderate to severe neuro-musculo-skeletal pain
The most frequent pain sites: back (49%), leg (47%), shoulder (43%), neck (40%), buttock and hip(s) (37%), feet (36%), arm(s) (36%), and hand(s) (35%).

6. Chiropractic scored the highest pain relief
Research Results
Chiropractic scored the highest pain relief
Technique Used
Pain Relief
Chiropractic Manipulation
7.33
Nerve Blocks
6.75
Narcotics
6.37
Muscle Relaxants
5.78
Massage
5.48
Acupuncture
5.29
Ibuprofen, Aspirin
Clin J Pain 2005 (Jan);   21 (1):   18–26
5.22

7. Alternatives in Cancer Pain Treatment: The authors concluded:
Also from 2005
Alternatives in Cancer Pain Treatment:
The Application of Chiropractic Care
Seminars in Oncology Nursing 2005 (Aug): 184–189
The authors concluded:
“Chiropractic is one of the leading alternatives to standard medical treatment for cancer pain management.”

8. Best Article on the Topic
The Chiropractor's Role in Pain Management for Oncology Patients
J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2001 (Jan): 52–57
Provides an outline for “co-management”
I can Full-Text copies if you are interested

9. The Roles
Oncologist institutes necessary treatment for the primary disease process
Chiropractor provides noninvasive and non-pharmacologic options for decreasing pain and improving function

10. Chiropractic Care Can:
Enhance a cancer patient's quality of life at any stage
Helps reduce pain from the side effects of treatment, or from the disease process itself
To accomplish that a DC may use manipulation, soft tissue techniques, physiotherapeutic modalities, exercise, and ergonomic counseling

11. Quality of Life
A possible side effect of certain chemical agents during chemotherapy is that of axonal neuropathy, potentially causing muscle weakness, leading to pronounced gait abnormalities.
Approximately 80% of studied patients with colon, lung, and prostate cancer have related problems with ambulation.

12. Quality of Life continued
Chiropractic techniques may also be of benefit in instances in which joint contracture or adhesions occur.
Radiation therapy on normal tissues can result in tissue fibrosis.
Fibrosis potentially leads to a loss of mobility and/or painful movement

13. Treatment Plans
There are numerous different techniques for manipulation or mobilization (↑ and ↓ force)
Chiropractors often recommend exercise routines, encouraging patients to walk and perform stretching exercises.
Activities need to be tailored according to the special needs and limitations of each patient.

14. Treatment Plans continued
Physiotherapeutic modalities are helpful for pain modulation (cold, heat, ultrasound, diathermy, electric muscle stimulation, and transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation have been shown to be effective)
Ergonomics and activities of daily living (ADL) advice can also be helpful

15. Treatment Plans continued
Nutritional consultation may also be helpful
Omega-3 fatty acids
Anti-inflammatory properties
Glucosamine
Joint pain
Co-Q 10
#1 Drug-nutrient depletion
B vitamins
Energy
Digestive enzymes
Improved digestion and comfort

16. Chiropractic Resource Organization
Questions?
Chiropractic Resource Organization
Includes sections about:
Chiropractic
Nutrition
Acupuncture