The US NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH Information On Complementary Therapies
(http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/thinking-about-CAM/page3)
“Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
We are learning about CAM therapies every day, but there is still more to learn. Consumers may use the terms "natural," "holistic," "home remedy," or "Eastern medicine" to refer to CAM
CAM
Complementary And Alternative Medicine
Manipulative and Body-Based Practices
These are based on working with one or more parts of the body. Some examples are:
· Massage: Manipulation of tissues with hands or special tools
· Chiropractic care: A type of manipulation of the joints and skeletal system;
· Reflexology: Using pressure points in the hands or feet to affect other parts of the body
Reasons People With Cancer Choose Complementary and Alternative Medicine
· Help cope with the side effects of cancer treatments, such as nausea, pain, and fatigue;
· Comfort themselves and ease the worries of cancer treatment and related stress;
· Feel that they are doing something more to help with their own care;
The most important message of this brochure is to talk to your doctor before you try anything new. This will help ensure that nothing gets in the way of your cancer treatment.”
Dawn Nolan Tel: 045-981629 E: dawn.nolan@upcmail.ie
“Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
We are learning about CAM therapies every day, but there is still more to learn. Consumers may use the terms "natural," "holistic," "home remedy," or "Eastern medicine" to refer to CAM
CAM
Complementary And Alternative Medicine
Manipulative and Body-Based Practices
These are based on working with one or more parts of the body. Some examples are:
· Massage: Manipulation of tissues with hands or special tools
· Chiropractic care: A type of manipulation of the joints and skeletal system;
· Reflexology: Using pressure points in the hands or feet to affect other parts of the body
Reasons People With Cancer Choose Complementary and Alternative Medicine
· Help cope with the side effects of cancer treatments, such as nausea, pain, and fatigue;
· Comfort themselves and ease the worries of cancer treatment and related stress;
· Feel that they are doing something more to help with their own care;
The most important message of this brochure is to talk to your doctor before you try anything new. This will help ensure that nothing gets in the way of your cancer treatment.”
Dawn Nolan Tel: 045-981629 E: dawn.nolan@upcmail.ie
