Understanding Choices: Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Breast Cancer - with Dr Tasha

Complementary and alternative treatments for breast cancer encompass a wide array of therapies and approaches that extend beyond conventional medical interventions. Complementary treatments are used alongside standard medical treatments and aim to enhance their effectiveness or manage side effects. These may include practices such as acupuncture, massage therapy, yoga, meditation, nutritional supplements, and mind-body techniques like relaxation exercises.
On the other hand, alternative treatments are used in place of conventional medical treatments. Examples of alternative treatments for breast cancer may include herbal remedies, dietary changes, energy healing practices like Reiki or Qigong, and unconventional cancer therapies. It's essential for individuals considering these approaches to consult with their healthcare providers, as not all complementary and alternative therapies are supported by scientific evidence, and some may interact with standard treatments or have risks.
The decision to incorporate complementary or alternative treatments into breast cancer care should be made thoughtfully, considering factors such as treatment goals, potential benefits and risks, individual health circumstances, and personal beliefs. Integrating these therapies into a comprehensive treatment plan requires collaboration between patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to ensure safety, efficacy, and holistic support throughout the cancer journey.
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DISCLAIMER: Due to the complexities of medical conditions, individual medical advice cannot be given. Information provided in this channel is not a substitute for a consultation with a specialist.
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Hi, I'm Dr Tasha
I’m a Doctor, Breast Cancer Surgeon, and Medical Educator. After 20 years of helping people understand and overcome breast health problems, I’ve seen firsthand the fear, frustration, and stress that my patients go through.
As a breast specialist with over a decade’s worth of experience, I understand finding the right information, processing a diagnosis, understanding treatment, and getting accurate, practical advice as you ride the rollercoaster of emotions can be really tough.
But I’m here to help.
The internet can be a wonderful source of information but when it comes to breast health there’s a lot of inaccurate information out there. Listening to the wrong advice could cause you unnecessary worry or even put your health at risk.
So I wanted to create an accessible hub where you could find useful, accurate, and reliable information from a trusted source - a Breast Health Doctor - all in one place.
That’s exactly what you’ll find here on my KZbin Channel.
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[@AskAwayHealth]

Thanks for this video, Dr. Tasha. I love the sensitive way you discussed the role of both therapies for cancer treatments while pointing out their limitations.

[@drtashag]

Thank you so much Dr Sylvia 🙏🏽💕

[@LB-zc1hj]

Just wondering why radiotherapy isn’t included in NHS predict tool? As I thought that this is viewed as a mainstream treatment. If it is because it doesn’t help the outcome then why are we encouraged to have it? And if it does effect the outcome why isn’t it included on NHS Predict ? Thanks

[@drtashag]

Hi. Good question. I am not sure why it wasn’t included. But I think they may include it in the next iteration.