Complementary, alternative medicines associated with worse survival in breast cancer

Summary: Women with breast cancer who rely only on alternative medicines, like herbs or supplements, have a 3.5 times higher chance of dying within five years compared to those who use traditional treatments. Surprisingly, even women who mix alternative and traditional treatments have lower survival rates. This happens because patients using alternative methods often skip proven, life-saving treatments like radiation or hormone therapy. Doctors urge patients to be open about their use of alternative medicines so they can safely combine them with traditional care instead of replacing it. Don't let internet misinformation replace real medicine!

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