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March 4, 2026JAMA Network OpenOpen Access

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the Management of Breast Cancer

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OAOluwaseun F. AyoadeGCGiorgio CaturegliMCMaureen Canavan

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Overview

Cohort study finds reduced survival time with complementary and alternative medicine in breast cancer, suggesting further investigation needed.

Key Points

  • This research examines the impact of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) on survival in breast cancer patients.
  • Analyzed data from female breast cancer patients in the NCDB
  • Focused on the use of complementary and alternative medicine versus traditional therapies
  • Cohort study design to evaluate survival outcomes
  • Use of CAM was uncommon among patients
  • CAM use was associated with reduced survival time
  • Findings indicate the need for further studies on CAM in breast cancer treatment

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Ayoade et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7ccd5d48f933b5eed8b44https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.0337
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