ArticleJournal of general internal medicine2009
Differences between older and younger cancer survivors in seeking cancer information and using complementary/alternative medicine.
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- Cancer information seeking and scanning behavior among Nepalese migrants in Japan and its association with preventive behavior.PloS one · 2020Article
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- Fighting for wellness: strategies of mid-to-older women living with cancer.Journal of cross-cultural gerontology · 2015Article
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- Use of Chinese medicine among colorectal cancer patients: a nationwide population-based study.African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM · 2014Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to describe the differences between younger and older cancer survivors in seeking cancer information, using complementary and alternative medical (CAM) services, and using conventional support services. DESIGN AND
methodsParticipants were 836 survivors of adult cancers (6 months-43 years since completion of primary cancer treatment) in New Zealand who answered a mailed questionnaire between April 2007 and January 2008.
resultsYounger survivors (aged <60 years at diagnosis) were more likely to seek information from sources beyond their physicians and used different sources for that information, compared to older survivors. Older and younger survivors used similar conventional support services, but different CAM services. In logistic regression analyses, information-seekers were 5.9 times more likely to use CAM than those who did not seek cancer information (p = 0.02), but the association between information-seeking and CAM use depended on age (p = 0.02). Older cancer survivors who did not seek information from sources beyond that provided by physicians were less likely to use CAM. IMPLICATIONS: Physicians should consider talking to older cancer survivors about their use of information sources or CAM therapies. A conversation between physician and patient may uncover inaccurate information or CAM use that has potential for adverse effects, while allowing the physician to encourage CAM that is potentially useful. Even a brief conversation may be sufficient to encourage older cancer survivors to take action themselves to find services that support their recovery from cancer and cancer treatment.
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