The Holistic Guide for Cancer Survivors

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While cancer causes more than one in four deaths in the UK, many cancers are increasingly chronic diseases, and holistic management is common. Up to a half of all cancer patients admit to visiting 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 how holistic methods may help in the cancer journey. Topics include:

Understanding cancer

Why does cancer arise?

Common symptoms

How holistic methods may help

Diet

CAM treatments such as acupressure, acupuncture and moxibustion, art therapy, aromatherapy,

An anti-cancer lifestyle

Spirituality and healing

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