Background: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is among the most aggressive and lethal tumors, with a median survival of 12-15 months. Many patients use complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) therapies to supplement their cancer treatment.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of CIM use and identify the most frequently used types of CIM in a cohort of patients with GBM seen at a tertiary care medical center in the United States.
Methods: An anonymous survey was mailed through the US Postal Service from August 1, 2019, through February 21, 2020, to patients with GBM.
Results: A total of 346 surveys were mailed, and 146 responses (42%) were received. The median age of respondents was 61 years (range, 52-68 years), and 85 (58%) were male. Most patients had undergone surgery (90%), chemotherapy (96%), and radiotherapy (95%). The median time from diagnosis of GBM to survey participation was 18 months (range, 12-31 months). Most respondents (81%) used some form of CIM, most frequently meditation (22%), relaxation and other stress management techniques (19%), chiropractic therapy (16%), and acupuncture (12%). Compared with men, women more commonly meditated (32% vs 16%; = .046) and practiced yoga (20% vs 6%; = .04). We observed age-based differences, with younger patients more commonly meditating, practicing relaxation and stress management techniques, and receiving chiropractic therapy ( < .05 for all).
Conclusions: Providers should encourage patients with GBM to discuss their interest in CIM therapies and guide them to evidence-based treatments that may help improve their quality of life.
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