Exploring Complementary Therapies
“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was within me an invincible summer.”
– Albert Camus
Massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, aroma therapy, reiki, therapeutic touch and herbal remedies are some non-medical therapies available that might help. How to find out what makes sense for you? Ask a social worker at your local hospital who specializes in oncology. Also, ask your doctor if you have any limitations. Some doctors don’t recommend deep tissue massage for people with lymphoma, but would allow lighter massage. You have many choices. Read below to discover what’s out there and where to find it near you.
Articles:
- “Integrative Medicine Program,” University of Virginia Health System
- “Patients Talk about Complementary Therapies and Cancer,” MD Anderson Cancer Center
Web Sites:
- Integrative Medicine, Rachel Naomi Remen
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
- Holistic Online
- Healing Arts Program, Cancer Lifeline
- The World Online Mediation Center
- Commonweal Cancer Help Program
