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17410526

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-12-25
pubmed:abstractText
Population-based data on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among cancer sufferers is lacking. In a telephone survey representative of California households (response rate = 68.9%, N = 1845) those who reported a diagnosis of cancer (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers) were asked about CAM use. CAM use is substantial, although with few exceptions, it is approximately that found among those with non-malignant chronic conditions. Those with cancer are more likely to report praying for their health, using support groups, and taking multiple dietary supplements. They are less apt to use CAM providers or special diets. Socio-demographic factors associated with CAM use vary by specific CAM modality. Site of the cancer was not associated with any particular CAM modality. The use of CAM therapies specifically promoted as cancer therapies was not common, especially among those diagnosed recently. The use of CAM providers and mind-body techniques specifically for the purpose of treating cancer is unusual (<10%), while special diets are more frequently employed for the purpose of treatment and/or prevention of the cancer itself. A clear majority of those who do use CAM for treating cancer report at least some benefit from the treatment, and are likely to inform their physicians of such use.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
1057-9249
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
17
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
19-25
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
The use and perceived benefit of complementary and alternative medicine among Californians with cancer.
pubmed:affiliation
UCLA, Community Health Sciences, USA. msgoldst@ucla.edu
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural