The use of complementary/alternative medicine by cancer patients in a New Zealand regional cancer treatment centre

Studies the prevalence and patterns of complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) use in cancer patients managed by a NZ regional cancer treatment centre. Administers a self-administered anonymous questionnaire to patients attending outpatient clinics of the MidCentral Regional Cancer Treatment Servic...

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Published in:	New Zealand medical journal Vol. 116; no. 1168; p. 8p
Main Author:	Chrystal, Kathryn
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Auckland Pasifika Medical Association Group (PMAG) 24-01-2003
Subjects:	Alternative medicine Breast cancer Cancer Cancer therapies Medicine Patients Studies Surveys Australia United States > US
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Summary:	Studies the prevalence and patterns of complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) use in cancer patients managed by a NZ regional cancer treatment centre. Administers a self-administered anonymous questionnaire to patients attending outpatient clinics of the MidCentral Regional Cancer Treatment Service. Identifies types of therapies used, reasons for use, perceived effectiveness, safety and financial cost. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.
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ISSN:	0028-8446 1175-8716 1175-8716