An assessment of the utilization of complementary and alternative medication in women with gynecologic or breast malignancies.

Purpose: To describe and assess the current utilization of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) in women with a diagnosis of either gynecologic or breast cancer and evaluate their reasons for use.

Patients And Methods: This study included 250 female patients from the Multidisciplinary Breast Center and 250 patients from the Gynecologic Oncology Center of The University of Texas M.D.