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Table 6 Perceived effects of CAM (n = 122)

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

Perceived effects

Number of responses (n = 120; several responses possible)

%

Better physical well-being

38

31.1

An improvement of mental/psychological well-being, more hope and optimism

30

24.6

No beneficial effect

13

10.7

Reduction of side-effects from cancer and/or cancer treatment

10

8.2

Strengthening of body’s own ability to fight cancer

7

5.7

No direct effect on cancer

2

1.6

Other

20

16.4