Table 4 Perceived benefit of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy
From: The use of complementary and alternative medicine among cancer patients in Hawaii
CAM type | n (% out of 72) | Most common symptom benefit | n (%)a |
|---|---|---|---|
Meditation | 26 (36.1%) | anxiety, stress reduction | 13 (50.0%) |
Herbal supplement | 26 (36.1%) | stress reduction | 13 (50.0%) |
Massage | 25 (34.7%) | pain, stress reduction | 13 (52.0%) |
Yoga | 18 (25.0%) | stress reduction | 14 (77.8%) |
CBD | 17 (23.6%) | sleep, pain reduction | 14 (82.4%) |
THC | 16 (22.2%) | sleep | 12 (75.0%) |
Acupuncture | 14 (19.4%) | pain reduction | 9 (64.3%) |
Other CAM | 21 (29.2%) | varies | N/A |
Total CAM users | 72/126 (57.1%) |