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Table 5 Reasons for non-use of CAM (n = 125)

From: The use of complementary and alternative medicine after the completion of hospital treatment for colorectal cancer: findings from a questionnaire study in Denmark

Reason

Number of responses (n = 177; several responses possible)

%

I never thought about having CAM

83

66.4

I am satisfied with the conventional treatment I received

52

41.6

I cannot afford to pay for CAM

13

10.4

I don’t believe in CAM, as it has not been tested thoroughly

12

9.6

I am having a break from using CAM

6

4.8

I stopped using CAM

2

1.6

I was advised against having CAM

1

0.8

Other

8

6.4