Journal article
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