'Patients battling prostate cancer often feel like bystanders in their treatment, feeling they have lost control of their own bodies,' says Lynda Balneaves, highlighting the emotional struggles many face.
'Complementary therapies are a way to feel engaged; they're something people can pursue on their own to regain a sense of control,' Balneaves explains the value of CAM in managing patient emotions.
By some estimates, 87% of individuals with cancer have tried at least one form of CAM, reflecting a widespread search for symptom management beyond conventional medicine.
Providers can play a supportive role by steering patients toward evidence-based therapies and away from remedies that may be ineffective or dangerous, Balneaves emphasizes.
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