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Use of complementary and alternative medicine in Hawaii cancer patients.

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: This research investigated complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by Hawai'i cancer patients. Thirty-six percent of patients used CAM, most commonly religious/spiritual therapy and herbal treatments. CAM use was linked with younger age, female gender, Catholic religion, and more education. More research is needed to inform decision-making.

Source: PubMed

Authors: C C Gotay, W Hara, B F Issell, G Maskarinec

Institutions: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, University of Hawaii System

Language: English

Topic: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Cancer Institute

Awards: BREAST CANCER TREATMENT PROTOCOLS FOR HAWAII MINORITIES, QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENT IN CANCER PATIENTS IN HAWAII