International Survey on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicines for Common Toxicities of Radiation Therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) are widely used by patients with cancer. However, little is known about the extent to which these potential remedies are used internationally to treat the most common toxicities of radiation therapy. We report on the results of an international survey that assessed the use of CAMs.

Methods and materials

Surveys were distributed to 1174 practicing radiation oncologists. Questions evaluated the perceptions of CAMs and specific practice patterns for the use of CAM remedies in the treatment of common radiation-induced toxicities (eg, skin, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, and mucositis/xerostomia). The responses were compared between the groups using the χ² test and stratified on the basis of provider location, number o

SUBMITTER: Lee A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6349625 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature