In addition to conventional treatment for breast cancer, alternative treatment may help ease stress and relieve some symptoms of the disease and side effects of certain treatments. Alternative
treatments for breast cancer may include acupuncture, massage therapy, and herbal remedies. Before you start any alternate treatment, be sure to talk with your doctor; some treatments may interfere with your regular cancer treatment.
An alternative treatment for breast cancer should never be used instead of medical treatment. If you are considering one of these methods, keep in mind that it may be expensive; some are not paid for by health insurance. You should consider asking the practitioner for evidence of how the therapy has helped others, possibly by giving you references.
(Click Breast Cancer Alternative Treatment for more information about these options, as well questions to ask your doctor about such treatments. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
