Alternative medicine

No alternative medicines have been found to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia. But alternative medicine may help you cope with fatigue, which is commonly experienced by people with chronic myelogenous leukemia.

You might experience fatigue as a symptom of your disease, a side effect of treatment or as part of the stress that comes with living with a chronic condition. Your doctor can treat fatigue by controlling the underlying causes, but often medications alone aren't enough.

You may find relief through alternative therapies, such as:

• Exercise
• Journal writing
• Massage
• Relaxation techniques
• Yoga

Talk to your doctor about your options. Together you can devise a plan to help you cope with fatigue.