5 Integrative Therapies That Can Help Cope With Breast Cancer

By Lynne Eldridge, MD | Reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Updated December 01, 2017

Alternative and complementary therapies have become the buzz word in cancer treatment, and many cancer centers now offer these treatments.

It’s important, however, to make a quick distinction when speaking of alternative therapies as used in cancer treatment. As offered, these therapies are considered “integrative” which means they are used alongside conventional treatments for cancer such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

At this time we don’t have any alternative therapies which are effective for treating cancer. Rather, these therapies may play an important role in helping you cope with the symptoms of cancer and cancer treatments, such as pain, fatigue, insomnia, and anxiety.

Ask your oncologist which of these therapies are available at your cancer center, and if she feels any of these could be particularly helpful for you. Let’s take a look at some of the treatments that have been studied for people with cancer.

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