Hawaii Med J. 1999 Apr; 58(4): 94-8.

Use of complementary and alternative medicine in Hawaii cancer patients.

Gotay CC, Hara W, Issell BF, Maskarinec G.

Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, Honolulu 96813, USA.

This research investigated complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by Hawaii cancer patients. Thirty-six percent of patients used CAM, most commonly religious/spiritual therapy and herbal treatments. CAM use was linked with younger age, female gender, Catholic religion, and more education. More research is needed to inform decision-making.