ABSTRACT: Determinants of the Use of Complementary Therapies by Patients With Cancer PURPOSE: We performed a survey of Israeli oncology patients to examine the extent of their use of complementary therapies (CT) and to compare sociodemographic, psychologic, and medical characteristics, attitudes, and quality of life of users and nonusers of CT. CONCLUSION: Characteristics associated with CT use include age, sex, education, and advanced disease. Significant associations between CT use and attending supportive psychotherapy, unmet needs, helplessness, and worse emotional and social function indicate considerable distress, suggesting that increased attention to psychosocial needs within oncologic settings is warranted. Ann's NOTE: We respectfully disagree with these conclusions. It is our belief that patients seeking CT or CAM are more actively involved in their recovery. They are understandably upset with the choices they are given as therapy. They want more. [05/01/2001; Journal of Clinical Oncology] Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.