A Population-Based Survey of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Men Recently Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

Eng, Joanna; Ramsum, Darlene; Verhoef, Marja J.; Guns, Emma Tomlinson; Davison, Joyce; Gallagher, Richard P.

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“…However, only 17 of these studies focused exclusively on men with prostate cancer. 22,24,28,29,34,36,37,39,40,50,51,54,56,[58][59][60]62 The remaining studies collected data from broader study populations and reported the prevalence of CAM use for subgroups including men with prostate cancer. 23,[25][26][27][30][31][32][33]35,38,[41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49]52,53,55,57,61,63 The characteristics of all 42 included studies are summarised in Table 2 …”

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“…[22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29]31,33,34, Across these studies, the prevalence of CAM use ranged from 8 to 90%, while the interquartile range was 25-43% (median ¼ 30%). Sollner et al 55 report the lowest prevalence rate (8%), but this is based on a very small sample size (n ¼ 12).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…54 In all, 11 studies reported prevalence of selenium use among 7109 men; 22,24,28,36,50,51,54,56,[58][59][60] this ranged from 4.1 28 to 26.6%. 54 In all, 11 studies reported the prevalence of herbal medicine and supplement use among 5274 men; 24,29,[34][35][36][37]39,40,45,60,62 this ranged from 1.2 35 to 21.7%. 37 In all, 9 studies reported on use of vitamins among 1734 men; 29,34,35,37,40,54,56,59,62 this ranged from 3.6 62 to 79.3%.…”

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“…54 In all, 11 studies reported the prevalence of herbal medicine and supplement use among 5274 men; 24,29,[34][35][36][37]39,40,45,60,62 this ranged from 1.2 35 to 21.7%. 37 In all, 9 studies reported on use of vitamins among 1734 men; 29,34,35,37,40,54,56,59,62 this ranged from 3.6 62 to 79.3%. 54 These studies reported on use of vitamins as an overarching category that was not defined consistently by the authors and could include vitamin E and/or multivitamins.…”

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“…Nine studies 22,29,34,35,37,53,[57][58][59] reported on men's reasons for CAM use (Table 5). A variety of reasons were either specifically asked about by investigators or offered by participants.…”

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Complementary medicine use by men with prostate cancer: a systematic review of prevalence studies

Bishop

Rea

Lewith

et al. 2010

Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis

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Men with prostate cancer are reported as commonly using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) but surveys have not recently been subjected to a rigorous systematic review incorporating quality assessment. Six electronic databases were searched using pre-defined terms. Detailed information was extracted systematically from each relevant article. Study reporting quality was assessed using a quality assessment tool, which demonstrated acceptable inter-rater reliability and produces a percentage score. In all, 42 studies are reviewed. All were published in English between 1999 and 2009; 60% were conducted in the United States. The reporting quality was mixed (median score ¼ 66%, range 23-94%). Significant heterogeneity precluded formal meta-analysis. In all, 39 studies covering 11 736 men reported overall prevalence of CAM use; this ranged from 8 to 90% (median ¼ 30%). In all, 10 studies reported prevalence of CAM use specifically for cancer care; this ranged from 8 to 50% (median ¼ 30%). Some evidence suggested CAM use is more common in men with higher education/incomes and more severe disease. The prevalence of CAM use among men with prostate cancer varies greatly across studies. Future studies should use standardised and validated data collection techniques to reduce bias and enhance comparability.

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Section: Prevalence Of Cam Usementioning

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Section: Prevalence Of Cam Usementioning

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Complementary medicine use by men with prostate cancer: a systematic review of prevalence studies

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Lewith

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Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis

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Complementary and alternative medicine use among long‐term lymphoma survivors: A pilot study

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No published survey has specifically addressed the beliefs, knowledge, and usage of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in long-term (5 to 20 years) lymphoma survivors alone. In this pilot project, 95 subjects were randomly selected from a population of 2,475 long-term lymphoma survivors and mailed a questionnaire. The median time from lymphoma diagnosis to completion of the questionnaire was 11 years (range 6-20). Overall, 68% (95% CI: 54-80%) of the long-term lymphoma survivors reported that they have used CAM, a rate higher than the estimated usage rate reported for the general population The most commonly used modalities were chiropractic (39%, 95% CI: 27-53%) and massage therapy (21%, 95% CI: 12-34%). Less than 10% used meditation (5%, 95% CI: 1-15%) and relaxation (7%, 95% CI: 2-17%). In terms of common herbal usage, 5% (95% CI: 1-15%) had used St. John’s Wort and 7% (95% CI: 2-17%) had used shark cartilage. While none of the patients reported that CAM usage was directed specifically towards treating their lymphoma, 4% (95% CI: 0-12%) of patients reported that CAM could cure cancer, and 14% (95% CI: 6-26%) reported that CAM could increase their feeling of control over their health. This pilot study suggests that long-term lymphoma survivors appear to use CAM at a rate higher than the general population. The use of potential agents of risk by the survivors and the lack of access to potentially beneficial modalities highlights the need for further study of CAM in this population.

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A population‐based study of prevalence of complementary methods use by cancer survivors

Gansler

Kaw

Crammer

et al. 2008

Cancer

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BACKGROUND.The use of complementary methods (CMs) is widespread and increasing in the United States. Most literature on CM use among cancer survivors focuses on the treatment period, whereas only a few studies address use further along the cancer continuum.METHODS.This study analyzed the prevalence and the medical and demographic associations of CM use among cancer survivors surveyed 10 to 24 months after diagnosis. The study's sample—4139 survivors of 1 of 10 adult cancers—was selected from stratified random samples provided by statewide cancer registries and surveyed by mail and telephone. Three logistic regression models examined associations between medical and demographic factors and CM use among survivors of sex‐specific and non–sex‐specific cancers.RESULTS.Of the 19 CMs included in the survey, the CMs most frequently reported were prayer/spiritual practice (61.4%), relaxation (44.3%), faith/spiritual healing (42.4%), nutritional supplements/vitamins (40.1%), meditation (15%), religious counseling (11.3%), massage (11.2%), and support groups (9.7%). Among these 19 CMs, the least prevalent were hypnosis (0.4%), biofeedback therapy (1.0%), and acupuncture/acupressure (1.2%). Survivors more likely to use CMs were female, younger, white, higher income, and more educated.CONCLUSIONS.This study provides information regarding prevalence and medical–demographic determinants of CM use reported by a large, population‐based sample of survivors of 10 cancers surveyed 10 to 24 months after diagnosis. These findings may be used by clinicians and researchers to inform their decisions regarding which CMs to address in practice and research. Cancer 2008. © 2008 American Cancer Society.

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A Population-Based Survey of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Men Recently Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer

Cited by 102 publications

References 15 publications

Complementary medicine use by men with prostate cancer: a systematic review of prevalence studies

Complementary medicine use by men with prostate cancer: a systematic review of prevalence studies

Complementary and alternative medicine use among long‐term lymphoma survivors: A pilot study

A population‐based study of prevalence of complementary methods use by cancer survivors

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