The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for cancer patients has steadily increased over the years. 1 A nationwide survey in Nepal has reported the use of CAM therapy by 32% of cancer patients. 2 Another study of 1500 cancer survivors reported that 67% of the patients used CAM. 3 However, the lack of high-quality studies establishing the benefits and/or adverse effects of CAM in oncotherapy makes it challenging to educate patients. Here is a carousel Infographic on the latest information on the use of CAM for treating cancer patients. To download this carousel as a pdf, click here !
##References## Horneber, M.; Bueschel, G.; Dennert, G.; Less, D.; Ritter, E.; Zwahlen, M. How Many Cancer Patients Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Integr. Cancer Ther. 2012, 11, 187–203. Choi, S.J.; Kunwor, S.K.; Bin Im, H.; Hwang, J.H.; Choi,…
