As a charity, we rely on voluntary contributions to provide this information. Conclusion Many people who have cancer find that complementary therapies are very helpful 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.
People often speak of feeling that their life is out of their control when they have cancer.
They may find it bewildering to deal with hospitals that seem frightening and impersonal, many different health professionals, and the high-tech machinery and techniques used in their treatment, quite apart from coping with the implications of the illness itself. Finding a complementary therapist who will listen, care and help people cope with some of those difficult feelings can be an effective way of giving back some control. We hope that the information in this booklet has been helpful. All rights reserved. Readers are strongly advised to discuss the information with their doctor.