Cancer and Complementary Health Approaches

Overview

American Society of Clinical Oncology

• Evaluating Complementary and Alternative Therapies
• Types of Complementary Therapies

BC Cancer Agency

• Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Canadian Cancer Society

• Choosing a complementary therapy and practitioner
• Complementary Therapies
• What about alternative therapies?

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (United States)

• Integrative Medicine Videos

National Cancer Institute (United States)

• Complementary and Alternative Medicine

National Cancer Institute: Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (United States)

• Talking About Complementary and Alternative Medicine with Healthcare Providers: A Workbook and Tips
• CAM Therapies: A – Z

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (United States)

• Cancer: In Depth

University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (United States)

• Integrative Medicine Center: Audios and Videos

UpToDate for Patients

• Complementary and alternative medicine treatments (CAM) for cancer (Beyond the Basics)

Dietary and Natural Health Products

American Society of Clinical Oncology

• 5 Things You Should Know About Herbs and Supplements
• Dietary and Herbal Supplements

Canadian Cancer Society

• Natural health products
• Traditional Chinese herbal remedies

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (United States)

• About Herbs, Botanicals and Other Products

National Cancer Institute (United States)

• Botanicals / Herbal Products
• Nutritional Therapies

Mind and Body Practices

Canadian Cancer Society

• Acupuncture
• Biofeedback
• Energy therapies
• Guided imagery
• Hypnosis
• Meditation
• Tai chi
• Yoga

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (United States)

• About Mind Body Therapies

National Cancer Institute (United States)

• Acupuncture
• Mind–Body Therapies and Massage

Other Complementary Health Approaches

Canadian Cancer Society

• Aboriginal traditional healing
• Aromatherapy
• Art therapy
• Ayurveda
• Chiropractic therapy
• Massage therapy
• Medical marijuana and cannabinoids
• Music therapy
• Naturopathic medicine

Mind and Body Practices

Cedars CanSupport at the MUHC

• Complementary Therapies

Fondation Virage (website only available in French)

• Homepage (See the “Services” tab, then choose “Activités”)

Hope & Cope

• Homepage

Quebec Cancer Foundation

• Cancer therapies that complement cancer treatment
• Massage therapy
• Art therapy
• Kinesiology service (adapted physical exercise)

West Island Cancer Wellness Centre

• Homepage
• Programs & Services – Monthly Calendar

Related Topics

• Cancer (General Information)
• Complementary Health Approaches

You may also consult our resources in French or our list of general health sites.