Here are a few new studies out so I will add these for you to pursue at your leisure.
The authors from University of Florida in Gainesville focused on women with gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and thoracic cancers. Little research has been done on the role of such interventions in these types of cancer.
The authors from University of Florida in Gainesville focused on women , depression and anxiety.
At University Cincinnati Cancer Center found yoga fits well within the comprehensive cancer exercise programs and represents a good choice for a patient whose stamina is too low to engage in a more intense physical activity.
Impact and Outcomes of an Iyengar Yoga Program in a Cancer Centre.
This group of researchers investigated how an Iyengar yoga program affects the self-identified worst symptom in a group of participants. Plus whether quality of life, spiritual well-being, and mood disturbance change over the Iyengar yoga program and at 6 weeks after the program. And how, from a participant’s perspective, the Iyengar yoga program complements conventional cancer treatment. Read the entire study here.
Effect of mindfulness yoga on anxiety and depression in early breast cancer patients received adjuvant chemotherapy: a randomized clinical trial.
Liu, Weimin et al. “Effect of mindfulness yoga on anxiety and depression in early breast cancer patients received adjuvant chemotherapy: a randomized clinical trial.” Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology vol. 148,9 (2022): 2549-2560. doi:10.1007/s00432-022-04167-y
Yoga for improving health-related quality of life, mental health and cancer-related symptoms in women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Cramer, Holger et al. “Yoga for improving health-related quality of life, mental health and cancer-related symptoms in women diagnosed with breast cancer.” The Cochrane database of systematic reviews vol. 1,1 CD010802. 3 Jan. 2017, doi:10.1002/14651858.CD010802.pub2
Long-Term Changes of Symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Fatigue in Cancer Patients 6 Months After the End of Yoga Therapy.
Lundt, Anna, and Elisabeth Jentschke. “Long-Term Changes of Symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Fatigue in Cancer Patients 6 Months After the End of Yoga Therapy.” Integrative cancer therapies vol. 18 (2019): 1534735418822096. doi:10.1177/1534735418822096
Yoga Therapy During Chemotherapy for Early-Stage and Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
Greaney, Samantha K et al. “Yoga Therapy During Chemotherapy for Early-Stage and Locally Advanced Breast Cancer.” Integrative cancer therapies vol. 21 (2022): 15347354221137285. doi:10.1177/15347354221137285
Videoconferenced Yoga Interventions for Cancer Patients and their Caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Report from a Clinician's Perspective.
Snyder, Stella et al. “Videoconferenced Yoga Interventions for Cancer Patients and their Caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Report from a Clinician's Perspective.” Integrative cancer therapies vol. 20 (2021): 15347354211019111. doi:10.1177/15347354211019111
Could yoga practice improve treatment-related side effects and quality of life for women with breast cancer? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Pan, Yuanqing et al. “Could yoga practice improve treatment-related side effects and quality of life for women with breast cancer? A systematic review and meta-analysis.” Asia-Pacific journal of clinical oncology vol. 13,2 (2017): e79-e95. doi:10.1111/ajco.12329
Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian
Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian is a cell biologist in South Carolina researching pranayama techniques for breast cancer patients. He is a pioneer in the area of research combining Pranayama with salivary biomarkers. He discovered Yogic breathing promotes salivary secretion and it contains factors that are important to our healthy living. The components stimulated in the saliva include nerve growth factor that helps our nerve cells, immunoglobulins that are important for keeping the immune system strong, tumor suppressors that have the capacity to prevent cells from becoming cancerous, and factors that reduce stress and inflammation. These findings are first of its kind, and provide novel insights into bridging ancient wisdom of Yoga and modern biology. His findings are reported in the following peer-reviewed international journals and have a significant impact on Yoga research, healthy living and clinical management of chronic illnesses.
YOU CAN FIND DETAILED RESEARCH INFORMATION BELOW
Reduction of Salivary Inflammatory Molecules with Pranayama (Published Aug 18, 2016)
Alteration in Salivary Proteome following Single Twenty-Minute Session of Yogic Breathing
Feasibility trial of an integrated treatment "Activate for Life"
Protocol for the Pilot Study of Group Video Yogic Breathing App in Breast Cancer Survivors
Feasibility and potential benefits of a yogic breathing program for cancer survivors and caregivers
Structural basis of a shared antibody response to SARS-CoV-2
Watch his videos and check out his links
Some Older Studies:
This article is from 2018 but still has a lot of good info. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29343927/
And an older study from 2012
This study from 2009 got a lot of press at the time
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