Use of complementary therapies and supportive measures of patients with intracranial gliomas—a prospective evaluation in an outpatient clinic

Patients with intracranial gliomas frequently seek for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), in addition to guideline-directed therapy. In this study, we therefore assessed patients’ information needs regarding treatment and support, and evaluated their attitudes toward experimental trials and alternative therapies. A prospective, cross-sectional, descriptive survey was conducted in our center. We developed an interview focusing on how patients obtain further information about therapy and the use of alternative/complementary therapies. A total of 102 patients participated in the survey. 50