Complementary Medicine

Many ovarian cancer survivors continue to explore the possibilities of complementary medicine as an adjunct to standard medical care. Examples are: acupuncture, naturopathy, massage, reflexology, etc.

If you would like to learn more about these options, here are some websites that we like:

• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York)
• OHSU (Oregon Health and Science University)
• Immune Enhancement Project in Portland, Oregon

In addition, the following resources are recommended by the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. As with all treatments, the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance does not endorse any particular complementary or alternative therapy. All treatment styles should be discussed with a doctor.

• American Cancer Society Guide to Complementary and Alternative Therapies
  http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/OvarianCancer/DetailedGuide/ovarian-cancer-treating-c-a-m
  Listing of various complementary and alternative therapies for cancer treatment.
• Annie Appleseed Project
  http://www.annieappleseedproject.org/index.html
  Information and links to other sites about complementary and alternative therapies.
• The Cancer Project
  http://www.cancerproject.org/
  Recipes and research about the link between cancer and nutrition.
• Cancer Treatment Centers of America – Naturopathic Medicine
  http://www.cancercenter.com/ovarian-cancer/naturopathic-medicine.cfm
  Information on naturopathic treatment approaches at CTCA.
• The Johns Hopkins Ovarian Cancer Center of Excellence – CAM
  http://www.ovariancancercenter.org/services/cam.cfm
  A summary of some of the therapies that patients have found to be most helpful in relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life.