The Holistic Guide for Cancer Survivors

Many cancers are increasingly chronic diseases, and holistic management is common. Up to a half of all cancer patients admit to visiting complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) providers; more use complementary therapies. Holistic health isn’t a quick fix, but many CAMs are now established, respected and effective parts of the treatment journey in cancer, and indeed many cancer drugs come from plants. This book is a balanced, informative look at CAM and holistic health for the treatment and prevention of cancer. Topics include:

Understanding cancer - hallmarks, staging, performance, spread and composition

Common symptoms and how holistic methods may apply

The cancer journey - risk factors, treatment options, medical terms, and other facts

How diet can help, based on scientific evidence including cancer prevention through diet, supplements, cachexia, dysphagia and other dietary issues

CAM treatments that help - acupressure, acupuncture and moxibustion, art therapy, aromatherapy

CAM treatments that don’t help - colloidal silver, dangerous detox, restrictive diets

A holistic approach for survivorship after cancer, including an anti-cancer lifestyle, spirituality, and support

How to ensure treatment is safe - never trust anyone who claims to cure cancer