Small Intestine Cancer

Treatment & Care

Alternative and Complementary (Integrative) Medical Approaches to the Treatment of Cancer

In general, cancer-related alternative medicine refers to therapies, such as mistletoe or coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ10)*, that may be used instead of conventional treatments. Complementary or integrative medicine, on the other hand, usually means therapies used in conjunction with traditional treatments.

Treatment Options for Cancer of the Small Intestine

According to the Cleveland Clinic, treatments for cancer of the small intestine depend on the type of cancer, how far it has spread, and the patient's general health and age.

There are three basic kinds of treatment for all patients with cancer of the small intestine.