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[Complementary and alternative medicines in cancer patients]
Claire Bosacki1, Alexis Vallard1, Mathilde Gras2
1Institut de cancérologie Lucien-Neuwirth, département de radiothérapie, 108 bis, avenue Albert-Raimond, BP 60008, 42271 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez cedex, France.
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) are increasingly used globally and in France. This review examines CAMs in cancer care, their origins, clinical trial evidence, and controversies.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Integrative Medicine
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) are gaining global prominence in healthcare.
- Their integration into cancer treatment raises significant questions regarding definition, efficacy, and safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of CAMs recognized in France.
- To review the literature on clinical trials involving CAMs in cancer patients.
- To explore the appeal and controversies surrounding CAMs in oncology.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of clinical trials on CAMs in cancer patients.
- Analysis of CAMs admitted by the French Medical Board.
- Examination of CAMs' origins, status, and usage patterns.
Main Results:
- Overview of CAMs' role and acceptance in French medical practice.
- Summary of evidence from key clinical trials investigating CAMs for cancer.
- Identification of factors contributing to CAMs' popularity and debate.
Conclusions:
- CAMs present a complex landscape in cancer care, with varying levels of acceptance and evidence.
- Understanding the origins, usage, and controversies of CAMs is crucial for informed clinical practice.
- Further research is needed to clarify the role and integration of CAMs alongside conventional cancer therapies.
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