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Is It Safe To Combine Alternative Approaches To Cancer Care And Conventional Medical Treatment?

Linda A. Lee, M.D, Hopkins

Question: Is it safe to combine alternative approaches to cancer care and conventional medical treatment -- or should I choose one approach and stick with it?

Answer:It depends on the type of approach you're considering and what you're choosing the approach for. If it's for the treatment of cancer, my advice would be to stick with the conventional treatment.

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But if you're trying to treat some of the side effects associated with chemotherapy or radiation, then it's very good to consider some other alternatives, such as acupuncture or massage therapy.

I think if you're thinking about dietary supplements, you have to use these with caution while you're actively getting chemotherapy or radiation.

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