About complementary and alternative therapies

A complementary therapy means you can use it alongside your conventional medical treatment. It may help you to feel better and cope better with your cancer and treatment. An alternative therapy is generally used instead of conventional medical treatment.

People often use complementary therapies to help them feel better and cope with having cancer and treatment.

Find out where you can go to have complementary therapies.

Some therapies may be harmful or could interact with other treatments you're having. Talk to your doctor before starting any complementary or alternative therapy.