scholarly journals Complementary and alternative medicine use of women with breast cancer: Self-help CAM attracts other women than guided CAM therapies

2012 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 529-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah N.N. Lo-Fo-Wong ◽  
Adelita V. Ranchor ◽  
Hanneke C.J.M. de Haes ◽  
Mirjam A.G. Sprangers ◽  
Inge Henselmans
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

scholarly journals Hot flashes severity, complementary and alternative medicine use, and self-rated health in women with breast cancer

EXPLORE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 241-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kavita D. Chandwani ◽  
Charles E. Heckler ◽  
Supriya G. Mohile ◽  
Karen M. Mustian ◽  
Michelle Janelsins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Hot Flashes ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine use: Influence of Patients’ Satisfaction with Medical Treatment among Breast Cancer Patients at Uganda Cancer Institute

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Kiwanuka
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Introduction: Use of Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is high among cancer patients especially breast cancer patients. This study sought to evaluate Complementary and alternative medicine use in breast cancer patients and how its use is influencedby patient’s satisfaction with conventional medical treatment among breast cancer patients attending Uganda Cancer Institute. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used in this study. Participants who were diagnosed histologically with breast cancer at Uganda Cancer Institute took part in the study. A questionnaire was developed and used to interview the participants and medical records of the respondents were also reviewed. Results: A total of 235 participants completed the study. The prevalence of CAM use was 77%. CAM therapies used included herbal medicines, prayer for health, vitamins/minerals, native healers, Chinese medicines, massage, yoga, Ayurvedic medicine, Acupuncture, reflexolog, Support group attendance, meditation, Magnetic and Bio-fieldmanipulation. Satisfaction with medical treatment was significantlyassociated with CAM use. Patients who are not satisfiedwith medical treatment were more likely to use CAM. Conclusion: There is a high number of breast cancer patients using CAM, various categories of therapies are being used and patients’ satisfaction with medical treatment triggers off a patients decision to use CAM therapies.

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