Doctors warn to be careful with alternative complementary therapies
There’s a story in the Wall Street Journal today about alternative therapies for cancer, and in particular when patients use these therapies in addition to conventional ones from their doctor. The article says half of Americans have used alternative or complementary techniques. The journal Chest this month addresses these therapies in conjunction with cancer.
Herbal supplements can interfere with chemotherapy or radiation, but at other times, some complementary therapies can help with symptom control. Some drugs work better if patients take vitamin supplements. Chest recommends doctors discuss any therapies patients may be using.
