Ovarian Cancer

Other Treatment

Complementary therapies alone are not a substitute for the standard treatment recommended for ovarian cancer. Before you try any of these therapies, discuss their possible benefits and side effects with your doctor. Let him or her know if you are already using any such therapies.

Other Treatment Choices

Complementary therapies include:

• Acupuncture.
• Herbs.
• Biofeedback.
• Meditation.
• Yoga.
• Visualization.
• Vitamins and nutritional supplements.

For more information, see the topic Complementary Medicine.

What To Think About

The combination of conventional medical treatment and complementary medicine is an approach that is sometimes called integrative medicine, in which both conventional and complementary therapies are used together for the best outcome. Complementary therapies alone are not a substitute for the standard treatment recommended for ovarian cancer.

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Author:	Bets Davis, MFA	Last Updated: June 15, 2009
Medical Review:	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Ross Berkowitz, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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