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Traditional Medicine
In many cultures traditional medicine
plays an important role in treating the sick or addressing
disease. Traditional medicine, and its practice and philosophical
and cultural manifestations differ greatly from culture
to culture. There is not one size fits all explanation
for traditional medicine. In many Pacific cultures
traditional medicine play a vital role in a communities
health care, but it is ultimately up to the individual
to seek help from traditional healers or not.
In the past decade the term ‘integrative
medicine’ has become more common, where both Traditional
and Western medical concepts can work hand in hand, focusing
on what is best for the patient. Many people may seek
the advise from the traditional healers in their culture,
but my be reluctant to disclose this to their Western
doctor. Traditional medicine can be very beneficial for
many ailments, although cancer is such a complex disease
that using traditional medicine alone might not be the
best available treatment option. Traditional medicine
has been very successful in treating e.g. nausea or rashes
that often go along with many cancer treatments and western
medicine might provide little relieve.
If you chose to consult a traditional
healer please try to discuss this with your doctor or
contact your cancer coordinator to find out what treatment
options are available on your island.
To find out more about CAM (complementary
and alternative medicine) form the National Cancer Institute
(NCI) please
click here
Cancer is a disease in which cells
in the body grow out of control. Cancer is always named
for the part of the body where it starts, even if it
spreads to other body parts later.
