Alternative treatments may be helpful when used as adjuncts to the traditional therapies used in ovarian cancer management. A healthy diet with high protein can help as you undergo grueling treatments. Also, engaging in physical activity can help your energy level. Measures such as aromatherapy or meditation may help relieve pain. Engaging in yoga may relieve stress and help you to sleep. All of these treatments may help you cope, but they do not actually treat the cancer.
I encourage women to use complementary approaches in addition to the accepted standard of care treatments so that they can strengthen their immune system, control treatment side effects and improve their overall wellbeing. More people are requesting an integrated approach to their a care and I suggest that they seek guidance from NCAM (nccam.nih.gov) and The Society of Integregative Oncology (www.integrativeonc.org).
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