Alternative medicine

No complementary or alternative treatments will cure prostate cancer. However, complementary and alternative prostate cancer treatments may help you cope with the side effects of cancer and its treatment.

Nearly everyone diagnosed with cancer experiences some distress at some point. If you're distressed, you may feel sad, angry or anxious. You may experience difficulty sleeping or find yourself constantly thinking about your cancer.

Several complementary medicine techniques may help you cope with your distress, including:

• Art therapy
• Dance or movement therapy
• Exercise
• Meditation
• Music therapy
• Relaxation techniques
• Spirituality

Discuss your feelings and concerns with your doctor. In some cases, treatment for distress may require medications.