These alternative cancer treatment options do not cure cancer, but they may help to relief from the signs and symptoms.

People with cancer usually are interested in trying different treatments or medicines that may help them, including complementary and alternative cancer treatments. 

We have chosen 11 alternative cancer treatment options which may offer some feeling of control over your health. These treatments are safe, and there is evidence showing people with cancer may get benefit from them.

How do these treatments help people with cancer?

Alternative cancer treatments do not cure cancer, but they help people with cancer cope better with signs and symptoms caused by cancer or the treatments. Common symptoms and signs such as anxiety, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, pain, difficulty sleeping or stress may be lessened by these alternative treatments.

Use these alternative cancer treatment options as a supplement to treatments you receive from hospital, do not use them as a replacement of the medical care, since these treatments may not be powerful enough. Work closely with your doctor and make the right choices of traditional cancer treatments and alternative ones.