2009
DOI: 10.1016/j.eujim.2009.02.001
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Predictive factors for the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in radiation oncology

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“…In our survey, 71% of patients used biologically based CAM therapies, which is a much higher percentage than described before (10-30% [31,32]) but in line with other recent data from our group [33]. Among breast cancer patients of a German certified breast cancer center, we found one third to be at risk of drug interactions.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 77%
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“…In our survey, 71% of patients used biologically based CAM therapies, which is a much higher percentage than described before (10-30% [31,32]) but in line with other recent data from our group [33]. Among breast cancer patients of a German certified breast cancer center, we found one third to be at risk of drug interactions.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 77%
“…In recent years, surveys have provided data that about 40-50% of cancer patients use CAM [1,2]. In a recent study from Germany, 50-90% of cancer patients admitted using CAM [3]. In Germany and Europe, biologically based therapies such as vitamins, trace elements, and phyto-therapy are the most commonly used CAM [4].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Women with breast cancer use CAM much more frequently than patients with other cancers [2]. In a recent study from Germany, 90% of breast cancer patients disclosed using CAM [3]. In this study, vitamins, trace elements, and mistletoe were the most commonly used CAM.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 91%
“…International data show that the user rate is about 50% [1,2]. In a recent survey from Germany, up to 90% of patients during radiotherapy admitted using CAM [3]. In a study from Canada, patients preferred obtaining information on CAM directly from the oncologist.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%