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Complementary therapies: the American experience.

B R Cassileth1

  • 1Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 10021, USA. Cassileth@mskcc.org

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
|January 29, 2000
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This article clarifies complementary vs. alternative medicine (CAM) use in the USA, focusing on cancer patients. It details beneficial complementary therapies for cancer treatment and rehabilitation.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Oncology
  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) encompasses a wide range of health care approaches.
  • Understanding CAM use is crucial for patient-centered care, especially in oncology.
  • Prevalence and patterns of CAM utilization vary significantly across populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate between complementary and alternative medicine.
  • To describe the current utilization of CAM therapies in the United States.
  • To provide an in-depth overview of complementary therapies beneficial for cancer patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing data on CAM usage.
  • Analysis of prevalence rates of complementary and alternative medicine in the general population and among cancer patients.

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  • Focused review on complementary therapies relevant to cancer treatment and survivorship.

    • Main Results:

    • CAM use is prevalent, with significant variation in specific therapies and patient groups.
    • Cancer patients report substantial use of complementary therapies during and after treatment.
    • Specific complementary therapies show promise in managing treatment side effects and improving quality of life.

    Conclusions:

    • Clear distinction between complementary and alternative medicine is essential for accurate research and clinical guidance.
    • Complementary therapies are widely used by cancer patients in the USA.
    • Further research should focus on the efficacy and integration of beneficial complementary therapies into standard cancer care.