Alternative Treatment
Mesothelioma, like all cancer,
is unaffected by crystals, auras,
intercessory prayer , magnets,
color therapy, energy, vibrations,
healing hands, acupuncture, homeopathics,
herbal remedies, and other alternative
treatment. Alternative treatment
can be extremely dangerous if
used as a substitute for the care
of a medical doctor. Some peddlers
of the proverbial snake oil may
make outlandish claims as to the
efficacy of their product, profiting
off the false hope that they callously
sow in the hearts of cancer victims.
Any suspicious claims of miraculously
curative products may be illegal
and should be reported to the
Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer
Response Center by dialing 1-877-FTC-HELP.
That having been said, alternative
treatment can help some patients
cope with their condition. While
it is important to understand
that alternative medicine is unable
to affect the course of the actual
disease or kill the cancerous
cells in the body, some alternative
treatments may affect how a patient
reacts to and handles their condition,
or may favorably impact how they
perceive their condition, decreasing
discomfort. Acupuncture, for example,
is believed by some to be an effective
way to suppress pain. Always consult
a medical professional before
trying alternative treatment,
and never use it as a substitute
for scientifically sound medicine.
See also: The
Importance of Psychological Care
for Cancer Patients
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