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September 15, 2007

Alternative Therapies Recommended for Lung Cancer Patients

For the first time, a panel of experts at the American College of Chest Physicians has issued treatment guidelines for lung cancer patients that includes alternative therapies.

Massage therapy is suggested for patients in the grips of chronic pain when drugs fail to provide enough relief. And acupuncture is urged for those experiencing the nausea and fatigue that can accompany conventional chemotherapy.

At the same time, the panel warns against certain vitamin and mineral supplements such as beta carotene and vitamin A, both of which have been linked to an increase in the risk of lung cancer among smokers.

'Mind-body' therapies to treat lung cancer

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