Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Treatment
10.1625/jcam.1.7
- VernacularTitle:がんの補完代替医療
- Author:
Ichinosuke HYODO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
complementary medicine;
alternative medicine;
cancer treatment;
clinical trial
- From:Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
2004;1(1):7-15
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
Interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has grown rapidly, fueled by Internet marketing, dissatisfaction with mainstream medicine, and the desire of patients to be actively involved in their own health care. CAM products in cancer medicine (herbs and other natural products, such as shark cartilage, mushrooms, and so on) are widely available in Japan as well as in western countries. With little reliable information and few clinical trials to assess the efficacy of such products, there is a great need for public and professional education regarding this subject.
