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Alternative Therapies

Dealing with a disease like mesothelioma is difficult at any time, but it’s important to learn about your treatment options. Besides radiation, chemotherapy and surgery, there are alternative therapies available. Here are some alternative therapies for you to consider:

• Acupuncture – is an ancient eastern treatment that has been around for centuries and only recently recognized in the western world as a fairly effective pain treatment.
• Gene Therapy – is still in trial stages. Animal results look good but the human trials don’t have the same results. Research is continuing so this method should not be ruled out.
• Massage – a method to increase circulation, at the same time as relieving stress and reducing pain, nausea and depression.
• Meditation - is a method often used to reduce a patient’s stress and pain and some say it will help boost the patient’s immune functions.
• Multimodal Therapy – multiple common therapies rolled into one treatment. This means some combination of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery to maximize the benefits of each.
• Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Therapy - This involves placing electrodes, connected to a tiny generator, along nerve pathways. The battery emits an electrical current to stimulate the brain to produce a morphine-like substance that reduces pain. There are a few side effects associated with this treatment.
• Herbs – Some herbs may help to slow down the progression of the disease. Others can help correct imbalance and boost the patient’s immune system. Still others can help the patient regain energy. As a general rule, herbal treatments complement tradition medicine rather than being taken instead of traditional medicine.