Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Management of Breast Cancer

Key Points

• This research examines the impact of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) on survival in breast cancer patients.
• Analyzed data from female breast cancer patients in the NCDB
• Focused on the use of complementary and alternative medicine versus traditional therapies
• Cohort study design to evaluate survival outcomes
• Use of CAM was uncommon among patients
• CAM use was associated with reduced survival time
• Findings indicate the need for further studies on CAM in breast cancer treatment