Complementary/Supportive Lung Cancer Therapies

Alternative & Complementary Lung Cancer Treatments

In each CTCA facility, you’ll find a welcoming staff of practitioners who specialize in alternative and complementary therapies to help you experience a better quality of life during your lung cancer treatment.

These supportive therapies can: ease the side effects of your conventional treatments; help you maintain your strength; build your immune system; and, improve your overall quality of life.

Whether you decide to explore the benefits of naturopathic medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, mind-body medicine or spiritual support, our professionals will work with your team of doctors to provide you with the most comprehensive and best possible care.

Our whole-patient approach to integrative care centers on providing a full range of healing options to help to balance and nurture your body, mind and spirit. Many of these options have been used for thousands of years around the globe to increase energy levels, reduce pain and restore emotional and physical health. Your care team at CTCA will work with you to select the complementary therapies that are most appropriate for your lung cancer treatment and individual needs.

Nutritional support

At CTCA, we recognize that establishing a healthy diet is key to ensuring the health of your body and immune system as you journey through lung cancer treatment and beyond. By developing a personal nutrition plan with a dedicated CTCA nutritionist, you can work to mitigate potential side effects of conventional treatments, such as loss of appetite and protein calorie malnutrition. A healthy diet will also help strengthen you for chemotherapy and radiation and help you recover more quickly. Click on the following link to learn more about our nutritional support program.

Naturopathic medicine

Naturopathic medicine leverages the natural healing power of the body. At CTCA, our naturopathic practitioners can integrate a variety of complementary medicines into your lung cancer treatment, such as botanical medicines, vitamin and mineral supplements, homeopathic therapies, acupressure or acupuncture, and other therapies. Click on the following link to learn more about our naturopathic medicine program.

Mind-body medicine

Our mind-body therapists can work with you to help you regain a positive sense of yourself and help you reclaim your emotional well-being. We’ll teach you how to use the strength of your mind to take you forward in your journey to health. We offer individual, group and family counseling; support groups; guided imagery and relaxation training; and education on stress management techniques. Click on the following link to learn more about our mind-body medicine program.

Spiritual support

New research shows that spirituality and religion can play a vital role in helping people cope with cancer. From the day that we founded CTCA, the belief that faith can carry people through difficult times has been an integral part of our philosophy. No matter what your religion or beliefs, we can help you explore ways that spirituality can play a part in your healing. Click on the following link to learn more about our spiritual support program.

Pain management

Ninety percent of people who experience pain from cancer treatment are able to find relief from their pain. At CTCA, your doctors and clinicians will help you choose from a wide range of conventional pain-reduction treatments, including surgery, medication and nerve-numbing techniques. They may also suggest complementary options such as acupuncture, acupressure, visualization and meditation. Click on the following link to learn more about our pain management program.

Oncology rehabilitation

At CTCA, you’ll have the opportunity to consult with a member of our oncology rehabilitation (i.e., physical therapy) team even before your lung cancer treatment begins. This allows you to discuss your goals and learn about the services that will be available to you during treatment. Our oncology rehabilitation specialists include trained and licensed physical, occupational and speech/language therapists. Click on the following link to learn more about our oncology rehabilitation program.

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