Table 5 Distribution of answers provided by health care professionals on evidence-based practices of CAM in cancer

There is evidence that acupuncture is effective in reducing first day vomiting after chemotherapy.

1 (0.6)

19 (12.3)

128 (82.6)

5 (3.2)

2 (1.3)

There is evidence that Chinese herbs decrease side-effects in patients treated with chemotherapy.

1 (0.6)

11 (7.1)

132 (85.7)

8 (5.2)

2 (1.3)

There is evidence to support recommending antioxidant vitamins such as α-tocopherol, beta-carotene or retinol to prevent lung cancer.

0

12 (7.8)

127 (82.5)

9 (5.8)

6 (3.9)

There is evidence to support the use of oral fish oil for the management of cancer cachexia.

0

18 (11.7)

126 (81.8)

8 (5.2)

2 (1.3)

There is evidence that ginger has a potential role as an antiemetic herbal remedy.

10 (6.5)

29 (18.8)

109 (70.8)

4 (2.6)

2 (1.3)