ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

There are many people, clinics, and products making claims in alternative therapies. Be very careful of all claims on sites whether listed here or elsewhere. Many claims are unsubstantiated and may be costly in dollars, time, and energy.

The information listed is not intended to replace the need for conventional medical care in any situation in which there is an indication of a need for such service. It is up to you to make informed decisions as to a proper balance in the use of conventional medicine, complementary, or alternative therapies. Many modalities shunned a decade ago are now being integrated into cancer treatment. Acupuncture and nutrition are two such areas. Many alternative areas are controversial; however, in some cases, they have been proven effective. You need to examine each one thoroughly.

  1. American Cancer Society
    • Telephone: 800-ACS-2345
    • Website: www.cancer.org
    • Reviews effectiveness of many alternative therapies.
  2. Annie Appleseed Project
    • Website: www.annieappleseedproject.org
    • A nonprofit corporation providing information, education, advocacy and awareness for people with cancer, and their family and friends, who are interested in complementary and alternative medicine along with natural therapies from a patient perspective.
  3. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  4. Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts
  5. Cancer Tutor
  6. Healing Cancer Naturally
  7. Cancer Fighting Strategies
  8. The International Association of Cancer Victors & Friends

FEE BASED SERVICES

  1. The Moss Reports
    • Website: www.cancerdecisions.com
    • They provide (for a fee) a comprehensive report on possible traditional and alternative cancer treatments.

CONSULTANTS

  1. If you need help locating treatment facilities or doctors for your type of cancer, consultants can do the research.