Treatment Options

Breast cancer research continues to find new treatment options for women with breast cancer. Rather than use limited resources to reiterate the comprehensive information already available on this subject, this page provides you with links to reliable sources of information about your options.

To Life! highly recommends the National Cancer Institute's Treatment Option Overview (patient version)

Complementary Therapies - Persons living with cancer sometimes want to explore complementary therapies in addition to their medical treatment. These therapies are often not proven by scientific studies. Some women feel that they have benefited from some of these therapies.

Complementary therapies include acupuncture, herbs, biofeedback, visualization, meditation, yoga, nutritional supplements, and vitamins. If you decide to try these therapies, discuss the side effects and data on their value with your doctor. Also, be aware that these therapies may be expensive and most are not paid for by health insurance.