Understanding Complimentary Therapies

01 Oct 2008
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Complementary therapies are used in conjunction with conventional treatments and are increasingly considered an important part of supportive care, which helps people address a wide range of challenges beyond medical treatment for cancer.

These therapies are sometimes called complementary medicine, holistic therapies, natural therapies, traditional therapies or traditional medicine. Integrative medicine is when conventional treatments are combined with evidence-based complementary therapies.

Complementary therapies may help you to cope better with symptoms of cancer and side effects caused by conventional treatments. Complementary therapies may also improve your well-being throughout the different stages of your treatment and recovery from cancer. These therapies may also provide comfort and relief for people having palliative care.

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