| There are many options for alternative cancer | | | | parts of the body to relieve impact of cancer. Should |
| treatment. All are designed to reduce or help control | | | | not be used if experiencing low blood counts and |
| cancer and provide for the well being of the patient. | | | | using blood thinners. |
| Cancer affects the body and can cause anxiety, | | | | - Aromatherapy uses fragrant oils to provide relief. |
| fatigue, nausea, vomiting, chronic pain, sleep | | | | These oils can be added to bath water or applied |
| problems, and stress. | | | | during massage therapy. |
| The following is a guide recommending alternative | | | | - Biofeedback uses electrical devices to teach patient |
| cancer treatments for helping you cope with your | | | | how to relax when responding to problems related to |
| cancer; however these alternative treatments will not | | | | cancer. |
| cure cancer. | | | | - Exercise is recommended in most cases to help |
| - Anxiety related to cancer can be reduced by the | | | | maintain a healthy body, which helps control cancer. |
| following alternative cancer treatments. They include | | | | - Hypnosis uses subliminal messages to help you learn |
| hypnosis, massage therapy, meditation, and relaxation | | | | how to control your body to help you control your |
| techniques. | | | | cancer. |
| - Fatigue is a result of the lactic acid build in your | | | | - Massage Therapy can relieve many problems |
| body from cancerous cells. Alternative cancer | | | | associated with cancer. Caution should be exercised if |
| treatments can include exercise, massage therapy, | | | | experiencing low platelet counts when using this |
| relaxation techniques, acupuncture, and yoga. | | | | alternative treatment. Massaging may result in bruising |
| - Nausea and Vomiting may be result from cancer or | | | | or internal bleeding. |
| traditional cancer treatment. Alternative treatments | | | | - Meditation involves concentrating on positive |
| can include acupuncture, aromatherapy, hypnosis, and | | | | thoughts to help block problems associated with |
| music therapy. | | | | cancer. |
| - Chronic Pain is a result of the cancer's impact on | | | | - Music Therapy involves listening to music, playing |
| the body. Alternative cancer treatment can include | | | | instruments, and singing songs to help you cope with |
| acupuncture, aromatherapy, biofeedback, hypnosis, | | | | cancer. |
| medication, massage therapy, and music therapy. | | | | - Relaxation Techniques use visualization and muscle |
| - Sleep Problems are a result of cancer and the | | | | relaxing strategies to help control the effects of |
| impact of traditional treatment. Alternative cancer | | | | cancer. |
| treatment can include exercise, relaxation techniques, | | | | - Tai Chi uses deep breathing and slow movements |
| tai chi, and yoga. | | | | to help control side effects of cancer. |
| - Stress associated with cancer can be treated using | | | | - Yoga involves deep breathing and stretching to help |
| alternative cancer treatments. These can include | | | | the patient relax and deal with impact of cancer. |
| aromatherapy, exercise, hypnosis, massage therapy, | | | | As with all alternative cancer treatments you should |
| meditation, tai chi, and yoga. | | | | consult your primary doctor and conduct further |
| Descriptions of alternative cancer treatment are | | | | research to ensure your approach is appropriate for |
| provided giving an idea of the treatment's protocol. | | | | your cancer. |
| - Acupuncture using tiny needles inserted in specific | | | | |