Abstract
Methods This case-control study involved telephone interviews at baseline, and completion of spirituality, self-efficacy, and control over treatment DM questionnaires at baseline, 6 months, and 1 year. Forty cases and 40 controls with stage 0-III breast cancer were matched by age, stage of illness, and province. Differences between pairs at each time point, adjusted for the time since diagnosis, were estimated using GEE linear regression models.
Highlights
This study compares decision-making (DM) and psychosocial characteristics of women with breast cancer who decline some, or all, conventional cancer treatment, and use CAM, with those who accept all conventional cancer treatments and may or may not use CAM
There were no differences between groups on the FACT-B subscales at any time point
ConclusionThis study highlights the need for cancer specialists to assess individual needs, provide individualized care, and be open to a patient population with a wide range of beliefs
Summary
From International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health 2012 Portland, Oregon, USA. 15-18 May 2012. Purpose This study compares decision-making (DM) and psychosocial characteristics of women with breast cancer who decline some, or all, conventional cancer treatment, and use CAM (cases), with those who accept all conventional cancer treatments and may or may not use CAM (controls)
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