My Articles | About Us | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Search   
 
SEARCH:
Quick Search Results

Searching...

ABOUT US | VIEW ALL FEATURED ARTICLES | VIEW ALL TOPICS | VIEW ALL REGIONS | DM MOBILE | DM BLOG

Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine North Carolina

Read more about Cancer patients and complementary and alternative medicine.

Local Companies

Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation
(704) 633-7390
635 Statesville Blvd.
Salisbury, NC
Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks
(704) 637-3784
820 Klumac Road
Salisbury, NC
Durham Regional Hospital
919-470-6521
3643 N. Roxboro Road
Durham, NC
Hospice & Palliative CareCenter
(704) 633-5447
512 Klumac Road, Suite 3
Salisbury, NC
Rowan Regional Medical Center
(704) 633-1971
126 Statesville Blvd.
Salisbury, NC
Autumn Care of Salisbury
(704) 637-5885
1505 Bringle Ferry Road
Salisbury, NC
The Laurels of Salisbury
(704) 637-1182
215 Lash Drive
Salisbury, NC
Daymark Recovery Services
(704) 633-3616
1807 East Innes St.
Salisbury, NC
Cooper's Courier Service
919-538-8271
3144 Slippery Elm Dr
Raleigh, NC
W G (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center
(704) 638-9000
1601 Brenner Ave
Salisbury, NC

Cancer patients and complementary and alternative medicine.

Cancer patients and complementary and alternative medicine.
Date: Monday, October 08, 2001
Source: Oncology
Related Monographs:
Natural Health Information that is accurate, objective, science-based and represents the current state of research is the most sought-after information category today. Natural Health Information On Demand, NHIOndemand, is the leading source for this valuable science-based natural health information.
©2000-2008 CCG, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Complementary and alternative medical therapies have become more common over the past two decades. This emerging field covers numerous treatments including acupuncture, herbal therapies, massage therapies, chiropractic, aromatherapy, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, to name only a few. From an initial stages of development has grown a huge population of individuals whose personal health goals include the concept of preventing disease and staying healthy. While the movement actually started almost a half century ago, the growth has been most significant with the aging of the baby boomer population. Studies show that literally millions of Americans are using complementary and alternative therapies. One such study showed that approximately 3 of every 10 respondents in the pre-baby boom group, 5 of 10 in the baby boom group, and 7 of 10 in the post-baby boom group reported using some type of CAM therapy by the age of 33 years.1

Cancer patients are always looking for new hopes in therapy for their illnesses, including non-traditional treatments. In the October issue of Oncology, researchers determined the prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in cancer patients. 100 cancer patients completed a descriptive cross-sectional survey in a South Florida hospital. The average age of the participant was 59 years old; 42 male and 58 female. 80% of the cancer patients reported using some type of CAM, according to the survey. 81% took vitamins, 54% took herbs, 30% used relaxation methods, 20% received massages, and 10% used home remedies. Among the 81% of vitamin users, the top vitamins taken were multivitamins, vitamin C, and vitamin E. Green tea, echinacea, shark cartilage, grapeseed extract, and milk thistle were the most prevalent herbs used. Meditation and deep breathing were also commonly practiced. Concluding, the authors stated that many cancer patients are using CAM. In addition, they urged that health-care professionals become educated about the most widespread complementary and alternative medicines and therapies used.2

1. Ronald C, et al. Long-Term Trends in the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies in the United States. Ann Intern Med. Aug 2001;135:262-268.
2. Berenstein BJ, et al. Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine use in cancer patients. Oncology (Huntingt), 2001 Oct;15(10):1267-72; discussion 1272-8, 1283.
This information is educational in context and is not to be used to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult your licensed health care practitioner before using this or any medical information.
©2000-2008 CCG, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Featured Local Company

HOPE CENTER, LLC

(704) 630-4673
204 E. Innes St. Suite 260
Salisbury, NC
Read more about Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine

Regional Articles
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Albemarle NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Apex NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Arden NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Asheboro NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Asheville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Bessemer City NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Boone NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Brevard NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Burlington NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Camp Lejeune NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Candler NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Cary NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Chapel Hill NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Charlotte NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Clayton NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Clemmons NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Clinton NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Concord NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Conover NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Dunn NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Durham NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Eden NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Elizabeth City NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Fayetteville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Forest City NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Fort Bragg NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Fuquay Varina NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Garner NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Gastonia NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Goldsboro NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Granite Falls NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Greensboro NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Greenville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Havelock NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Henderson NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Hendersonville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Hickory NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine High Point NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Hillsborough NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Hope Mills NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Huntersville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Jacksonville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Kannapolis NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Kernersville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine King NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Kings Mountain NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Kinston NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Knightdale NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Laurinburg NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Leland NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Lenoir NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Lexington NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Lillington NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Lincolnton NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Louisburg NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Lumberton NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Marion NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Matthews NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Mebane NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Mocksville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Monroe NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Mooresville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Morganton NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Mount Airy NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Mount Olive NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Murphy NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine New Bern NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine North Wilkesboro NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Raeford NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Raleigh NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Reidsville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Roanoke Rapids NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Rockingham NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Rocky Mount NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Roxboro NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Rutherfordton NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Salisbury NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Sanford NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Shelby NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Siler City NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Statesville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Tarboro NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Taylorsville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Thomasville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Trinity NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Wake Forest NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Waxhaw NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Waynesville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Weaverville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Wendell NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Whiteville NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Williamston NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Wilmington NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Wilson NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Winston Salem NC
- Cancer Patients and Alternative Medicine Zebulon NC
Related Local Events
BioResearch Product Faire - Duke University
Dates: 4/23/2009 - 4/23/2009
Location: Searle Conference Center
Durham NC
View Details
Gastrointestinal & Pancreatic Cancer Support Group
Dates: 12/30/2008 - 12/30/2008
Location: Morris Building at Duke Clinic
Durham NC
View Details
Gastrointestinal & Pancreatic Cancer Support Group
Dates: 12/23/2008 - 12/23/2008
Location: Morris Building at Duke Clinic
Durham NC
View Details
Weight Loss Surgery Information Session
Dates: 12/19/2008 - 12/19/2008
Location: Durham Regional Hospital
NC
View Details
Weight Loss Surgery Information Session
Dates: 12/19/2008 - 12/19/2008
Location: Durham Regional Hospital
NC
View Details
Rate Article
     
Articles Insider
Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin
Topics:
Advertising Engineering Home Services Retail & Consumer Services
Business Services Entertainment Industrial Goods & Services Software
Career Family Insurance Technology
Cars Financial Services Internet Telecommunications
Computer Hardware Food & Beverage Legal Transportation & Logistics
Construction Health Pets Travel
Education Home Electronics Real Estate Wedding
Articles.DirectoryM.net | Search | About Us | Contact Us | Mobile | Blog | En Español
Copyright © Interaction Media Group. All rights reserved.