Background and purpose: The use of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM)
is common in children with cancer globally.We aimed to assess the prevalence, types,
reasons, perceived effectiveness, and disclosure rate of T&CMuse among children with
cancer in Southern Egypt. We also investigated whether T&CM use contributed to
delays in initial presentation and treatment.
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional design was utilized. Data were collected via
an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Eligible children and their caregivers at
the South Egypt Cancer Institute were invited to participate.