Complementary Mesothelioma Treatments

Complementary Mesothelioma Treatments

Most mesothelioma patients elect complementary therapies that improve their overall health and boost their immune system. Examples include palliative care, alternative therapy and taking care of your physical health.

Palliative Care

Palliative care involves any therapy used to relieve symptoms or improve quality of life.

If the cancer already has spread significantly, doctors typically recommend palliative treatment options for mesothelioma that can help alleviate pain, breathing problems and other cancer symptoms that lessen your quality of life.

Alternative Therapy

Complementary and alternative medicine options don’t treat the disease itself but focus on the patient mentally, emotionally and physically. They can be used alongside more traditional approaches to cancer treatment. These types of treatments are not replacements to modern medicine and should not be used in place of a doctor or other medical professional.

Massages, acupuncture, yoga, naturopathy and aromatherapy can be used to relieve pain or reduce stress that comes from traditional treatment. Patients in many states have access to medical marijuana, which can help control cancer pain.

Physical Health Care

Many mesothelioma patients take steps to improve their overall health. Some patients focus on their emotional and mental health by joining a support group.

Others change their diet to boost nutrition. Some patients begin a gentle exercise program to lessen fatigue.