Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among men with a history of prostate cancer. 


Author: Ross LE, Fletcher A, Anderson MC, Meade SA, Powe BD, Howard D.

Affiliation: Department of Leadership Studies, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, USA. lross16@mac.com 
Conference/Journal: J Cult Divers.
Date published: 2012 Winter
Other:
 Volume ID: 19   ,  Issue ID: 4   ,  Pages: 143-50   ,  Word Count: 107  
    

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been commonly used among Americans; however, less is known about its use among men with a history of prostate cancer. This study used the 2002 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) to explore the amount and type of CAM use among 218 Black and White men with a history of prostate cancer. Over 90% of men reported having ever used any form of CAM and most men used biologically-based and mind-body therapies. Nurses are in a unique position to discuss, to assess needs and practices, and perhaps, to act as intermediaries for physicians and other healthcare professionals and prostate cancer survivors who use CAM.

PMID: 23362695