Released on = July 9, 2006, 2:25 pm

Press Release Author = Marilyn Bennett

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = Breast Cancer is not necessarily the death sentence it used
to be. There have been many advances in treatment and an wholistic approach,
combining both medical and alternative treatments, has much to offer.

Press Release Body = Brisbane, Queensland - July 14, 2006

In the past, a diagnosis of breast cancer very often resulted in a mastectomy, that
is, removal of one or both breasts. For a lot of women the \"cure\" was as horrific
as the disease. Today there have been so many advances in treatment, that breast
removal is now considered the last option, rather than the first for most instances.

Not only has research now identified many specific types of breast cancer, but it
has also shown that many non-medical treatments can enhance the success of the
medical treatments. Studies have also shown that many alternative therapies can
also reduce the side effects of conventional treatments such as chemotherapy and
radiation, making treatment much less unpleasant.

Some of the alternatives that are now recognized as a beneficial addition to a
treatment plan include:

. a diet plan including supplementation with certain specific nutrients
. acupuncture
. massage
. reflexology
. meditation
. yoga

Of course there are many others, unfortunately far too many to mention here.

One of the main benefits of combining these alternative treatments into an holistic
plan is that it gives the patient some degree of control over their treatment
regime.

By far, the one thing almost every patient reports as being the most devastating
factor of their diagnosis, is the feeling that all of a sudden they lose control of
their lives and the cancer immediately takes over. Not only does it suddenly
dictate what they will be doing day to day from that point onwards, but it can also
dictate whether they live or die. This feeling can degenerate into a feeling of
helplessness and hopelessness very quickly which in turn can lessen the will to
fight the disease and ultimately the will to live.

Research has shown, time and again, that those who have the strongest will to fight
and live, do the best. This positive attitude also plays a huge part in survival
rates.

So anything that can give the patient that feeling of being in control has to be a
good thing. By incorporating alternative therapies into the treatment plan, we
allow the patient to contribute to her own healing. This feeling of being able to
do something for oneself is very powerful.


Adding alternative treatments to her plan, in conjunction with her doctor of course,
makes her a partner in her treatment. This is a very powerful factor in her
recovery, and can at the very least make her experience much less traumatic, and at
best, may even save her life.

This new website http://www.breast-cancer-awareness-news.com
explores both medical and alternative
treatments. It aims to empower the patient by giving her a thorough knowledge of her
options.


Web Site = http://www.breast-cancer-awareness-news.com

Contact Details = Contact Information:
Marilyn Bennett
Phone : +61 407 569 145
http://www.breast-cancer-awareness-news.com