Taxotere inhibits the division of breast cancer cells by acting on the cells' internal skeletons. Any measure taken to treat a disease. Unproven therapy is any therapy that has not been scientifically tested and approved. Use of an unproven therapy instead of standard therapy is called alternative therapy . Taking vitamin supplements or herbs to help treat breast cancer is an example of an alternative therapy.
Some alternative therapies have dangerous or even life-threatening side effects.
For others, the main danger is that a patient may lose the opportunity to benefit from standard therapy. Complementary therapy , on the other hand, refers to therapies used in addition to standard therapy. Some complementary therapies may help relieve certain symptoms of cancer, relieve side effects of standard cancer therapy, or improve a patient's sense of well-being. Patients should discuss alternative or complementary therapies with their physician before beginning them. A method in which heat from the breast is measured and mapped.