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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is anyone else here working with a naturopath, or pursuing any complementary/alternative strategies?  I've been doing a lot of work on trying to strengthen my immune system.  I'm also taking anti-inflammatories to try and keep my systemic inflammation as low as possible.[/quote]

I would be very very careful with alternative strategies.  If you are doing it in addition to your regular treatments, then make sure your oncologist is on board.

[b]The real thing is most alternative strategies do not work.  If they worked, they would be mainstream.  [/b] The possible exception is cannabis, as (federal) research has been prohibited.

What can work well is alternative meds to counteract treatment side-effects.  For example, acupuncture is very effective with neuropathic pain.

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I am the PP you quoted and I agree with the exception the bolded statements.  There is actually quite a bit of research suggesting that alternative approaches may be helpful.  Take a look, for example, at some of the research on curcumin.  There are many other examples, as well.

Of course, we're not talking about silver bullets.  These types of strategies seem to be of greatest benefit in addressing/ameliorating the conditions that allow cancer to flourish in your body.  For example, reducing clotting factors like fibrinogen, addressing factors that promote angiogenesis, reducing inflammation, etc. etc.  I thought the following book provided a great overview of this integrative approach and how it can be helpful:

[url]http://www.amazon.com/Life-Over-Cancer-Integrative-Treatment/dp/0553801147[/url]

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