Traditional and complementary medicine used with curative intent in childhood cancer: A systematic review | Zendy

Diorio Caroline | Zendy; Salena Kristen | Zendy; Ladas Elena J. | Zendy; Lam Catherine G. | Zendy; Afungcwhi Glenn M. | Zendy; Njuguna Festus | Zendy; Marjerrison Stacey | Zendy

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Traditional and complementary medicine used with curative intent in childhood cancer: A systematic review

Author(s) -

Diorio Caroline,

Salena Kristen,

Ladas Elena J.,

Lam Catherine G.,

Afungcwhi Glenn M.,

Njuguna Festus,

Marjerrison Stacey

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

pediatric blood and cancer

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116

H-Index - 105

eISSN - 1545-5017

pISSN - 1545-5009

DOI - 10.1002/pbc.26501

Subject(s) - medicine , childhood cancer , alternative medicine , systematic review , variety (cybernetics) , medline , cancer , family medicine , pathology , artificial intelligence , political science , computer science , law

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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