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Complementary and alternative medicine in oncology: knowledge, attitude and practice among Tunisian healthcare workers
ConclusionThe majority of HCWs had a positive attitude towards the use of CAM in oncology despite their poor knowledge about it. Our study emphasizes the need to train HCWs dealing with cancer patients on CAM.
Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology - July 4, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research

Perceptions of homeopathy in supportive cancer care among oncologists and general practitioners in France
ConclusionsHomeopathy is viewed favorably as an integrated SCO therapy by the majority of French physicians involved with cancer patients —oncologists and GPs. Symptoms of particular relevance include fatigue, anxiety, peripheral neuropathy, sleep disturbance, and hot flashes. In such clinical situations, response to conventional therapies may be suboptimal and homeopathy is considered a reliable therapeutic option. These two studie s highlight the fact that homeopathy has gained legitimacy as the first complementary therapy in SCO in France.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - September 1, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research