Use of complementary or alternative medicine and potential interactions with chronic medications among Chinese survivors of childhood cancer.

Purpose: This study explored the pattern of complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) use among Chinese survivors of childhood cancer and identified potential drug-CAM interactions and factors predicting CAM use.

Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 393 survivors of childhood cancer (male, 57.8%; mean age, 17.

Use of Chronic Prescription Medications and Prevalence of Polypharmacy in Survivors of Childhood Cancer.

Background: As survivors of childhood cancer age, development of cancer treatment-related chronic health conditions often occur. This study aimed to describe the pattern of chronic prescription medication use and identify factors associated with polypharmacy among survivors of childhood cancer.

Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted at the pediatric oncology long-term follow-up clinic in Hong Kong.