This study was a survey to determine the frequency of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use in patients recently diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer who were starting radiation therapy. The survey was repeated at three time points to assess changes in CAM use over time.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
109
Ancillary studies
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Quantitate the various types of CAM therapy utilized by men with prostate cancer and women with breast cancer who are currently undergoing radiation.
Quantitate the various types of CAM therapy utilized by men with prostate cancer and women with breast cancer who are currently undergoing radiation therapy at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. Nutrient supplements and alternative medication use is the primary focus of the assessment.
Time frame: Up to 1 year
Determine if patients change their patterns of CAM use prior to, during, or after radiation treatment.
Time frame: Up to 1 year
Assess quality of life using validated instruments during radiation therapy and determine if there is a correlation between CAM use and quality of life.
Time frame: Up to 1 year
Assess radiation therapy toxicity using standardized criteria from the Oncology Nursing Society and determine if there is a correlation between CAM use and measures of toxicity.
Time frame: Up to 1 year
To determine predictive factors for CAM and nutritional supplement use, such as age, race, income, education, marital status, or tobacco/alcohol use.
Time frame: Up to 1 year
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