Some people with cancer may consider using complementary disease in addition to standard cancer treatment. This approach is called integrative medicine when it has been discussed with and approved by your health care team. Many people use complementary therapies to:
Reduce the side effects of cancer treatment
Improve their physical and emotional well-being
Improve their recovery from cancer
Talk with your health care team before adding any therapies to your standard treatment. They can help you safely combine the therapies that are right for you.