Alternative Bladder Cancer Treatment: An Introduction
Some people use alternative
bladder cancer treatment to ease stress or to reduce side effects and symptoms of
bladder cancer. In most cases, people combine alternative treatments with the more standard treatment of bladder cancer (eg, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biological therapy).
Types of Alternative Bladder Cancer Treatment
Types of alternative bladder cancer treatment include:
- Acupuncture
- Massage therapy
- Herbal products
- Vitamins or special diets
- Visualization
- Meditation
- Spiritual healing.
Many people say that alternative bladder cancer treatments help them feel better; however, some types of alternative bladder cancer treatment may interfere with standard treatment, and combining alternative bladder cancer treatment with standard treatment may even be harmful. It is important to note that some types of alternative treatments are expensive and health insurance may not cover the cost of alternative bladder cancer treatments.