Many cancers are increasingly chronic diseases, and holistic management is common. Up to a half of all cancer patients admit to visiting complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) providers; more use complementary therapies. Holistic health isn’t a quick fix, but many CAMs are now established, respected and effective parts of the treatment journey in cancer, and indeed many cancer drugs come from plants. This book is a balanced, informative look at CAM and holistic health for the treatment and prevention of cancer. Topics include:

• Understanding cancer – hallmarks, staging, performance, spread and composition

• Common symptoms and how holistic methods may apply

• The cancer journey – risk factors, treatment options, medical terms, and other facts

• How diet can help, based on scientific evidence including cancer prevention through diet, supplements, cachexia, dysphagia and other dietary issues

• CAM treatments that help – acupressure, acupuncture and moxibustion, art therapy, aromatherapy

• CAM treatments that don’t help – colloidal silver, dangerous detox, restrictive diets

• A holistic approach for survivorship after cancer, including an anti-cancer lifestyle, spirituality, and support

• How to ensure treatment is safe – never trust anyone who claims to cure cancer