Complementary Medicine

Many of our patients ask about complementary medicines that could be used alongside conventional treatments, often with the aim of helping with side effects of cancer treatments and symptom relief . People often comment that they also aid their physical and emotional wellbeing.

The treatments we offer are homeopathy, Iscador and acupuncture.

There is a lot of misleading information about complementary and alternative medicine for cancer on the internet, and some of these medicines can interfere with conventional treatments. We can guide you to make safe and appropriate choices.

Homeopathy uses a minimum dose of medicines which means they are very dilute. They are used for a range of different symptoms and can be safely used alongside conventional treatments.

Iscador is a preparation of mistletoe that is prescribed as either an oral preparation or via subcutaneous injections which are self administered.

Acupuncture involves the use of fine needles piercing the skin and is used for various conditions including pain, nausea and vomiting.