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Safety issues in using complementary and alternative medicine.

PubMed · 2002 · 99 citations · 14 references

Abstract

It is important that oncologists are aware of what nonprescription CAM medications are being taking by their patients and have a basic understanding of the potential toxicities of these agents.

References

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Complementary/Alternative Medicine Use in a Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Implications for Oncology

Mary Richardson, Tina Sanders, J. Lynn Palmer et al. · Journal of Clinical Oncology · 2000 · 1K citations

Urothelial Carcinoma Associated with the Use of a Chinese Herb (<i>Aristolochia fangchi</i>)

Joëlle Nortier, Heinz H. Schmeiser, Volker M. Arlt et al. · New England Journal of Medicine · 2000 · 967 citations · Full text

Adverse Cardiovascular and Central Nervous System Events Associated with Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedra Alkaloids

Christine Haller, N BENOWITZ · New England Journal of Medicine · 2000 · 960 citations · Full text

Use of Complementary/Alternative Medicine by Breast Cancer Survivors in Ontario: Prevalence and Perceptions

Heather Boon, Moira Stewart, Mary Ann Kennard et al. · Journal of Clinical Oncology · 2000 · 442 citations

Determinants of the Use of Complementary Therapies by Patients With Cancer

Ora Paltiel, Malka Avitzour, Tamar Peretz et al. · Journal of Clinical Oncology · 2001 · 243 citations