What will my doctor think if I use non-traditional therapies in addition to my traditional mesothelioma treatment?
Some alternative treatments are considered controversial, and your doctor may not be comfortable with them. He or she may also not have all available information about the effectiveness of any alternative therapy for curing cancer or slowing its growth. In general, doctors only use mesothelioma treatments which they know have a valid scientific basis; they don’t want to give false hope and are concerned that some alternatives may be harmful. More and more doctors are beginning to understand the positive contributions that certain approaches like counseling can have on your well-being. In many cancer centers counseling is now part of traditional treatment for certain patients. Other therapies such as relaxation and massage are often also available to help you feel better and cope with your illness. Medical professionals now agree that certain types of psychotherapy, relaxation and hypnotherapy are capable of improving quality of life and even reducing side effects of other treatments. T
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