Alternative and complimentary cancer treatment options are not seen as quackery anymore and their acceptance, even within the conventional medical community, seems to rise continuously.
One of the major concerns is the fact that we still don't have enough data to make clear assessments as to what works well and with regard to their efficacy.
However, it is commonly agreed nowadays, that living a healthy lifestyle and incorporating a healthy diet can have significant positive effects in battling cancer and other serious diseases.
I have cancer.
I got diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma seven months after my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.
We both fondly believe that making the right decision by looking into both, traditional and alternative cancer treatments, it crucial to successfully conquer cancer.
To be more specific, my wife and I had surgical procedures through which our tumors were removed.
In addition to that, we adapted to a very healthy lifestyle and diet, plus we both take a selection of natural supplements.
On top of that, my wife receives intravenous Vitamin C drips.
Mesothelioma has not cure.
The available traditional treatments are aiming to provide the patient with a better quality of life.
Alternative cancer treatments for mesothelioma can help to enhance the effects of traditional treatments.
A method with increasing popularity is acupuncture.
The concept of this method is simple, but the application rather complex.
Through the insertion of a number of long and thin needles through the patient's skin, nerves are triggered to get stimulated which is supposed to relieve the patient from pain.
Massaging is another method that can help to increase both, the physical comfort and emotional relaxation.
Also, studies suggest that patients who receive massages regularly seem to cope better with the side effects that are caused by traditional chemotherapies.
Nutritional supplements and herbs are supposed to strengthen the body's immune system and also to target the growth of cancer cells.
And both, my wife and I fondly believe in that concept.
But it is very important in our opinion, that you make this decision together with reputable health care professionals.
You want to make sure that the supplements you take are both, effective and absolutely safe.
Another rather new approach it the Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS).
The goal is to use electric impulses to stimulate the nerves in order to make the brain producing morphine like substances.
This could help to cope with the pain cancer patients experience.
Lastly, there is meditation.
I can only tell that it has worked quite well for me.
And I don't know anything more that just taking 5 minutes every day just for yourself, sitting their in silence and feeding myself with positive thoughts.
When you have to deal with cancer, a positive attitude can make a huge difference.
In order to make an educated decision, you need to talk to qualified and specialized health care providers.
They can help you to put you on a safe and effective plan to incorporate both, traditional and alternative cancer treatments for mesothelioma.