Commonly Used Methods of Complementary Medicine in the Treatment of Breast Cancer

Breast care

Jutta Hübner¹  Volker Hanf¹ 

[1] aDr. Senckenberg Chronomedical Institute, J.W. Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany

关键词: Complementary medicine;    Alternative medicine;    Supplements;    Supportive therapy;    Breast cancer;    Evidence based medicine;   

DOI  :  10.1159/000355705

学科分类：泌尿医学

来源: S Karger AG

【 摘 要 】

Many patients with cancer look for information on complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) and use various CAM methods. Women with breast cancer are amongst the most avid users. Patients in Europe prefer drug-bound CAM methods, which are prone to side effects and drug interactions. In order to reduce these risks, communication between the patient and the physician on CAM is indispensible. Yet, most patients do not discuss CAM in general and complementary drug therapy in particular with their oncologists and most oncologists themselves are not overly familiar with the topic. This article gives an overview on the most often used CAM methods with regard to breast cancer. The current state of the scientific evidence, the benefits and risks are summarized.

【 授权许可】

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