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[Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in breast cancer patients. Efficacy and interactions]
Anette Damkier1, Christine Paludan-Müller, Ann Søegaard Knoop
1Odense Universitetshospital, Palliativt Team Fyn. anette.damkier@ouh.regionsyddanmark.dk
Abstract:
At least one third of Danish breast cancer patients use CAM as a supplement to conventional treatment. There is no documentation for the life-prolonging or curing effect of CAM in breast cancer. Some forms of CAM may increase the quality of life or have palliative effect on symptoms. Health care personnel should be aware of potential interactions between herbal remedies and anti-cancer treatment.
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