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Global Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine in Childhood Cancer: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Purpose Traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) strategies are commonly used in pediatric oncology. Patterns may vary based on country income. We systematically reviewed published studies describing T&CM use among pediatric oncology patients in low-income countries (LIC/LMIC), middle-income countries (UMIC), and high-income countries (HIC). Objectives included describing estimated prevalence of use, reasons for use, perceived …

Authors

Diorio C; Lam CG; Ladas EJ; Njuguna F; Afungchwi GM; Taromina K; Marjerrison S

Journal

Journal of Global Oncology, Vol. 3, No. 6,

Publisher

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Publication Date

December 2017

DOI

10.1200/jgo.2016.005587

ISSN

2378-9506