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A study of the use of complementary and alternative therapies among people undergoing cancer treatment
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Document type:Guidance
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:15 September 2006
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:Not required
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Pages:53
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Copyright holder:Crown
This study was commissioned in response to a call by the Department of Health seeking research which will contribute to better understanding of the demand for Complementary and Alternative Therapies (CAM)
The aim of the study was to explore in detail the ways in which CAM is used by a diverse group of patients with cancer following diagnosis and as they undergo cancer treatment, and to examine the perceived value of CAM in coping with cancer, cancer treatment and recovery.
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