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In most cases, there is little or no evidence to support the health benefits that complementary or alternative therapies claim to offer. However, many people who have cancer find that complementary therapies are very helpful to them in a number of ways.
People using complementary therapies may feel more positive about themselves and about their illness. They may be able to cope better with the physical symptoms and side effects of treatment, and with the complex and often distressing emotions that cancer can bring.
If you are considering using complementary or alternative therapies always discuss this with your doctor, specialist nurse, or one of our cancer support specialists.
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