Diorio C, Salena K, Ladas EJ, Lam CG, Afungcwhi GM, Njuguna F, Marjerrison S. Traditional and complementary medicine used with curative intent in childhood cancer: A systematic review.
Pediatr Blood Cancer 2017;
64. [PMID:
28244653 DOI:
10.1002/pbc.26501]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2016] [Revised: 01/26/2017] [Accepted: 01/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
Traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) strategies are widely utilized in pediatric oncology, with many families reporting T&CM use with the intention to cure cancer. Study of T&CM agents presents many challenges, as a heterogeneous group of agents and techniques are used for a variety of different purpose in many different oncologic conditions. We present a systematic review of the literature examining published reports in which T&CM agents are used with an intention of cure. Twenty-two reports were identified, with most reports being of poor quality. Novel paradigms are likely needed to further investigate T&CM agents.
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