The use of complementary medications by cancer patients attending an outpatient pain and symptom clinic

Author(s): Oneschuk, D., Fennell, L. , Hanson, J. , Bruera, E.

Journal/Book: J Palliat Care. 1998; 14(4): 21-26.

Abstract: Complementary medications appear to be gaining popularity among cancer patients. When we surveyed 143 advanced cancer patients attending an outpatient pain and symptom clinic at a regional cancer centre as to their use of complementary medications and nutritional supplements, we found 37% (53/ 143) to be making use of complementary medications. Users tended to be younger (mean age 53.3 years) and have a preference for purchase from health stores, with 61% o among the stated reasons for using these medications.

Keyword(s): cam. cancer. distrib

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