Michelle Kohn has written:

'Complementary therapies in cancer care'

Although the effectiveness of complementary therapies such as acupuncture in alleviating cancer pain has not been clinically proven, many cancer patients find it safe and beneficial. Bodywork therapies such as massage.

Complimentary therapies are also sometimes known as alternative therapies. They are an alternative to manufactured medications. Therapies include; Homeopathy, acupuncture, Reiki, Yoga and aromatherapy to name just a few.

Socio-economic factors are all to do with costs.

Socio-economical factors that could affect the access to complementary therapies could be that persons may not be able to afford them, although some complementary therapies are referred by the doctor, if the person doesn't want to/can't wait that long, they would have to pay this might make it a problem for those who cannot afford it.

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