Reasons | Number of responses (n = 217; several responses possible) | % |
---|---|---|
Better physical well-being | 51 | 41.8 |
Maybe it helps, and doesn’t do any harm | 29 | 23.8 |
To do something actively | 29 | 23.8 |
Support the body’s ability to fight the disease | 24 | 18.9 |
Better mental/psychological well-being, e.g. to give hope, optimism | 20 | 16.4 |
Counteract the negative side-effects of cancer or the medical treatment | 17 | 13.9 |
To do everything to fight the disease | 15 | 12.3 |
Effect on the disease itself | 11 | 9 |
Other | 21 | 15.6 |