Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 1999 Feb; 11(1): 3-10.

Expectations about alternative therapies and women with gynecological cancer.

Granai CO.

Brown University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Infants Hospital, Providence, RI 02905, USA. [email protected]

Women with gynecological cancers are exploring and using 'alternative medicine(s)', as are other cancer patients and much of Western society. On behalf of their patients, physicians must understand something of its history, terms, types, who uses it and why and where to find answers, as well as being prepared to open and engage in dialogue about alternative medicine with their patients.