Working Group Integrative Oncology, Dr. Senckenberg Chronomedical Institute, J. W. Goethe University, Frankfurt/M., Germany.
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Clinic Gießen, Germany.
Breast Care (Basel). 2014 Feb;9(1):60-3. doi: 10.1159/000360381.
About 50% of cancer patients use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Women with breast cancer use CAM more frequently than others. We linked a questionnaire to the largest internet portal for cancer patients in Germany. The questionnaire addresses attitude towards CAM, disclosure to the oncologist, source of information, and objectives for use of CAM. 80 patients with breast cancer took part in our study, 61 currently using CAM. Most frequently used CAM methods were selenium, relaxation techniques, prayer, vitamin C, and meditation. Satisfaction was highest with relaxation techniques, vitamin C, homeopathy, yoga and Chinese herbs, lowest with mistletoe and acupuncture. 70% of participants did not think their oncologist took time to discuss CAM. Only 16% believed that their oncologist was well-informed about CAM. 46% relied on naturopaths and non-medical practitioners concerning CAM. Objectives for the use of CAM were to reduce side effects, boost the immune system, and become active.
约 50%的癌症患者会采用补充和替代医学（CAM）。乳腺癌患者比其他癌症患者更常采用 CAM。我们在德国最大的癌症患者互联网门户上链接了一份调查问卷。这份问卷旨在了解患者对 CAM 的态度、向肿瘤医生披露的情况、信息来源以及采用 CAM 的目的。我们的研究共有 80 名乳腺癌患者参与，其中 61 名目前正在采用 CAM。最常采用的 CAM 方法是使用硒、放松技巧、祈祷、维生素 C 和冥想。患者对放松技巧、维生素 C、顺势疗法、瑜伽和中药的满意度最高，对槲寄生和针灸的满意度最低。70%的参与者认为他们的肿瘤医生没有花时间讨论 CAM。只有 16%的人认为他们的肿瘤医生对 CAM 有充分的了解。46%的人在 CAM 方面依赖自然疗法医生和非医疗从业者。采用 CAM 的目的是减少副作用、增强免疫系统和保持积极的态度。
