Alternative Lung Cancer Treatment

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Alternative Treatment Options
Some types of alternative treatments used for lung cancer include:

Acupuncture
Massage therapy
Herbal products
Vitamins or special diets
Nutritional supplements
Visualization
Meditation
Spiritual healing
Yoga
Biofeedback.

Recommendations When Considering Alternative Treatments for Lung Cancer
Before you try any alternative lung cancer treatment, you should discuss the possible value and side effects with your medical doctors. You should also let them know if you are using any such alternatives. These treatments should never be used instead of medical treatment. Be aware that these therapies may be expensive; some are not paid for by health insurance. You should consider asking the therapist for evidence of how the therapy has helped others, possibly by giving you references.

You may want to ask your doctor these questions:

What benefits can I expect from this approach?
What are its risks?
Do the expected benefits outweigh the risks?
What side effects should I watch for?
Will this alternative treatment change the way my lung cancer treatment works? Could this be harmful?
Is this approach under study in a clinical trial? If so, who sponsors the trial?
Will my health insurance pay for this approach?