Acupuncture is recommended for aromatase inhibitor-related joint pain. Acupuncture, reflexology, acupressure, and massage may be offered for other types of cancer pain, particularly in palliative care. Evidence for other integrative therapies and natural products for cancer pain is currently inconclusive, warranting further research.

All members of the Expert Panel completed disclosure forms, and the majority did not disclose any relationships constituting a conflict of interest. However, some panel members did report financial ties to pharmaceutical companies, which could be considered a potential conflict of interest, although these were deemed not to influence the recommendations.

This guideline provides a valuable overview of integrative medicine interventions for cancer pain, highlighting some promising therapies like acupuncture and massage. However, the evidence base for many interventions is limited by small sample sizes, methodological flaws, and heterogeneity of studies. The rating reflects these limitations and the need for further research.