Objective: To describe the frequency of use of alternative and complementary medicine (CAM) and its relationship with sociodemographic, economic and clinical variables in oncology patients treated at the National Cancer Institute. Material and methods: A structured and validated survey for a certain sociodemographic population was applied to measure the use of CAM. Results: We included 492 patients with breast, cervix and lung cancer mainly, 76.6% were women. The main diagnosis was breast cancer (37.4%). Exercise, dietary supplements and herbal products were reported in 80%; higher frequency in women aged 51-66 years and with more than four years diagnosis. Schooling and the type of neoplasia were associated with the use of these therapies. Conclusions: The use of CAM is common in oncologist patients. It is necessary to identify them in order to guide their use and consider them in the integral management of cancer.
Artículo originAl resumen introducción: El uso de Medicina alternativa y complementaria (MAC) se ha incrementado en pacientes con cáncer, pero los datos sobre su uso son escasos. objetivo: Describir la frecuencia de uso de MAC en pacientes oncológicos atendidos en el Instituto Nacional de Cancerología. Material y métodos: Se aplicó una encuesta estructurada y validada sobre datos sociodemográficos y uso de MAC. resultados: Se incluyeron 492 pacientes con cáncer de mama, cérvix y pulmón principalmente, el 76.6% eran mujeres. El ejercicio, suplementos alimenticios y herbolaria se reportó en un 80%, fue más frecuente en mujeres de 51-66 años y con más de cuatro años de diagnóstico. La escolaridad y el tipo de neoplasia se asociaron con el uso de estas terapias. conclusiones: El uso de MAC es frecuente en pacientes oncológicos. Es necesario identificarlas a fin de orientar sobre su uso y considerarlas en el tratamiento integral del cáncer.
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