Use of Omega3 (PUFA) as a major Complementary and alternative Medicine (CAM) and Mind-body therapies to fight against the Breast Cancer in Ethiopian Women. A Case study

ABSTRACT

In our study the participants mean age was 44.5 ± 6.4, the breast cancer history of the participants are 21 (14%), the breast cancer in married women is high total 125(83.33), Ethiopian breast cancer patients most education is STD 12th is 75 (50%), most of the patients having the occupation is housework 70(46.66, smoker was 10(6.66), alcoholic were 7(4.66) the most interesting observation is the total 133(88.66) were having no addiction. Complementary medicines PUFA had been taken by the participants were total 110 (73.33), antioxidants taken by patients were 100(66.66), Vitamin Supplement taken by patients was total 109(72.66), DHA taken by patients were total 118 (78.66). These complementary medicines and mind-body therapies can be coupled with therapeutic strategies that collectively enhance breast cancer treatment efficacy and improve the prognosis for long term survival.