Berbamine
Berbamine is an alkaloid plant extract that has been used in Asian countries in managing leukopenia with chemotherapy. Berbamine has been studied in patients with cancer related to the prevention of infection.
Bepanthen - Topical
Bepanthen is an antiseptic cream that contains Vitamin B5 and almond oil. The combination of ingredients has properties as a disinfectant, emollient, and supportive agent for cell metabolism. Bepanthen cream was evaluated in patients with cancer for prevention and treatment of radiodermatitis.
Benzydamine for Patients Receiving Combination Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy
Benzydamine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that has been used in an oral rinse. It has some local anesthetic and analgesic properties. Benzydamine has been evaluated in patients with cancer for the prevention and management of mucositis.
Benzydamine for Radiation-Related Mucositis
Benzydamine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that has been used in an oral rinse. It has some local anesthetic and analgesic properties. Benzydamine has been evaluated in patients with cancer for the prevention and management of mucositis.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide, a chemical compound in the peroxide family, is a cleaning agent typically used in the treatment of acne. Benzoyl peroxide was evaluated in patients with cancer for the prevention and treatment of radiodermatitis and skin effects.
Bee Venom
A formulation of sweet bee venom containing melittin, a peptide with reported analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, was studied for its effect on peripheral neuropathy. The formulation studied had allergens removed from the bee venom, and in one study was administered to patients via pharmacoacupuncture.
Beauty Treatments
The beauty treatments studied as interventions included manicures, pedicures, make-up sessions, depilation, hairdressing, and massages. Researchers studied the effect of beauty treatments on depression.
Quintard, B., & Lakdja, F. (2008). Assessing the effect of beauty treatments on psychological distress, body image, and coping: A longitudinal study of patients undergoing surgical procedures for breast cancer. Psycho-Oncology, 17, 1032–1038. doi:10.1002/pon.1321
Baker's Yeast
Baker’s yeast comprises strains of yeast commonly used as leaven in baking bread and other bakery products. Baker’s yeast was examined as a dietary supplement in patients with cancer for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation.
Ayruvedic Drugs
Ayurvedic drugs have been used for centuries as a component of ayurvedic medicine practice in India. These medicines may be herbal, mineral, or metallic substances. A particular combination of ayurvedic drugs was studied in patients with cancer as an adjuvant treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Axillary Reverse Mapping (ARM)
Axillary reverse mapping (ARM) is an intraoperative technique developed to delineate the lymphatic drainage in the upper extremity during a sentinel lymph node biopsy or axillary lymph node dissection. This procedure involves injection of dye to identify lymphatic drainage from the arm to enable preservation of the lymphatic vessels. This technique has been examined for the prevention of upper extremity lymphedema in patients undergoing surgery for breast cancer.