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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.