Skin cancer: non-traditional treatment Along with conventional treatment, it is possible to use non-traditional methods of treatment. The article describes the most common methods of preventing and treating skin cancer.

Skin cancer: non-traditional treatment

Herbs

The use of herbs is the right approach in the treatment of diseases and strengthening of the body. Herbs can cause side effects and interact with other herbs, medicines or supplements. For these reasons, the herbs should be taken with caution, under the supervision of a doctor. Herbs and herbal combinations are used to prevent and treat cancer in general. However, you should not use only herbs to treat any type of cancer. Be sure to consult with your doctor before using any herbs, along with other methods of treatment.

  • Green tea contains polyphenols, compounds that are powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants eliminate the damage to particles in the body, known as free radicals. Free radicals are believed to play a role in the formation of cancer. The main polyphenol of green tea is epigallocatechin gallate. Scientific studies have shown that epigallocatechin gallate and other green tea polyphenols can prevent skin tumors in the early stages.
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  • Other herbs include blueberries, ginkgo, thistles, ginger and hawthorn. They are traditionally used to protect the skin.

Remember that some herbs and nutrients can change the way you metabolize drugs, including chemotherapy, to start acting differently in your body. Inform about your traditional and alternative therapies and medications that you use, your doctor. Do not take any herbs or supplements in the treatment of skin cancer without consulting your oncologist.

Homeopathy

Many people with cancer use homeopathy as an adjunct therapy, along with traditional medicine.

Acupuncture

Although acupuncture is not used as a cure for cancer, experience shows that it can help in reducing cancer-related symptoms( in particular, nausea and vomiting that often come with chemotherapy).Some studies have shown that acupuncture can help reduce pain and shortness of breath.

Some acupuncturists prefer to work with a person only after completing conventional drug therapy for cancer. Others provide acupuncture or herbal therapy during active chemotherapy or irradiation. Acupuncturists treat cancer patients on the basis of individual evaluation.

Possible complications of

Prognosis varies depending on the type of skin cancer:

  • Basal cancer: generally excellent condition.
  • Squamous cell carcinoma: excellent for small lesions.
  • Malignant melanoma: cure is almost 100% for very superficial lesions. However, the thick lesions and melanomas that have spread to other organs have a poor prognosis.
  • Kaposi's sarcoma: a good prognosis for superficial lesions of slowly growing forms in old age. Of course, the condition of patients after treatment with AIDS-related sarcoma depends on the state of the human immune system.