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A survey of more than 300 patients at a Northland cancer treatment centre found 29% were using complementary or alternative medicine, and 10% had intentions to do so in the future. Complementary and alternative medicine is a broad term, which in this context includes things such as cannabis, anticancer diets, acupuncture, as well as more harmful treatments like Miracle Mineral Solution (an industrial bleaching agent). Of those who used complementary medicine, 65% said it was to help relieve their symptoms or side effects of cancer treatment, while 45% believed there was a potential for cure.
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a diverse group of therapies outside of standard medical care. In this study, we used a simple questionnaire to explore CAM use and views among patients who were attending their doctor’s appointment or receiving treatment at a public cancer care facility.
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