Complementary Therapies
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Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) was founded on the philosophy of a whole-person, patient-centered approach to cancer care. Our team of cancer experts combines cancer treatments from a variety of disciplines into one integrative care plan—to support you in body, mind and spirit.
In this section, you will have an opportunity to learn more about the complementary treatment options available at CTCA.
Nourishing your body with a healthy, well-balanced diet is one way you can help yourself in the fight against cancer. Adequate nutrition and prevention of malnutrition is very important during this time. At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), we integrate nutrition therapy into your comprehensive cancer treatment plan. Every CTCA patient receives a nutrition assessment and a personalized nutrition plan designed to keep you nourished, reduce treatment-related side effects, and enhance your overall well-being and quality of life.
Pain control is a very important component of patient care. The pain management team at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) aims to address this common and often underestimated problem for cancer patients. We understand that unrelieved pain can significantly diminish your quality of life and requires prompt attention. As a patient at CTCA, you will have access to a pain management specialist, who will work closely with you throughout your care.
Naturopathic medicine aims to use the healing power of nature to maintain and restore health. Naturopathic practitioners are specialists in natural health care, who use natural therapies (e.g., therapeutic nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, etc.) to support the whole person, with an emphasis on building health. As a patient at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), you will have access to a naturopathic practitioner, who will complement your traditional cancer treatments with naturopathic therapies.
Spiritual well-being is an important part of daily life for many people and may be an integral part of coping with cancer and its treatment. At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), our pastoral care team is available to provide a universal umbrella of spiritual support for patients and family members. As a patient at CTCA, you will have the option to meet with a spiritual counselor as part of your comprehensive treatment plan.
Every day, new advances are being made in cancer treatment. Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) realizes that many of these advances are being made in non-traditional forms of therapy and may help minimize side effects of conventional cancer treatments.
Below is a list of just some of the other types of complementary therapies available at CTCA.