Alternative therapies

Hello Les my husband has metastatic prostate cancer and he has been offered reflexology and acupuncture.  He is on the waiting list for acupuncture he has had two sessions of reflexology he finds it very relaxing.

The treatments are to help with hot flushes and fatigue from the hormone therapy.

I will interested in finding out about metabolic therapy so thank you for highlighting it.

Hi Sue. I will definitely put myself forward for reflexology and acupuncture when I discuss it with my Oncologist.

some scientists are researching metabolic pathways as an alternative to treating cancer.

Hello LesD. Like you,  we are interested in finding out more about metabolic therapy. We wonder if you have tried any of the recommendations and what effects they may have had. Many thanks

Hello everyone

I'm Steph from the Community team, I hope you don't mind me popping in here to offer some further information and support around alternative therapies.

In case it is helpful for anyone, here is a link to Macmillan's information around alternative therapies, including metabolic therapy.

If you have any questions or would like to talk anything through with a professional at Macmillan, our Support Line teams are available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm on freephone 0808 808 00 00, email or live webchat.

Cancer Research also offer some information on alternative therapies here.

I hope you find the information and support that you're all looking for, do come back and let us know how you're getting on.

Take care, all.