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There are many complementary methods you can safely use along with standard treatment to help relieve symptoms or side effects, to ease pain, and to help you enjoy life more. Learn more here.
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Complementary and alternative therapies can be hard to evaluate and prove. Learn why here.
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Complementary and alternative methods include products, practices, and systems that are not part of mainstream medicine. Learn about how they are used for people with cancer here.
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Many insurance companies are starting to cover some of the more widely accepted complementary methods of treatment. Learn more here.
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The terms
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Some people find that certain complementary methods are very useful to help control some of their symptoms and improve the quality of their lives. Learn more here.
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Complementary and alternative are terms used to describe many kinds of products, practices, and systems that are not part of mainstream medicine. Learn more about what they are here.
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Many people with cancer are afraid to discuss complementary or alternative methods with their doctors. Get ideas for approaching the subject with your doctor here.
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The following sources of information were used in preparing this detailed guide about complementary and alternative methods and cancer.
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Circle Of LifeSM: Cancer Education and Wellness for American Indian and Alaska
Native Communities
Alternative & Native Healing‐Rev. 10.8.15 Suppl. Page 11
Wellness along the Cancer Journey:
American Indian, Alaska Native ...