Q. Is there any alternative treatment that has cured or benefited advanced ovarian cancer?
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Yes, there have been some promising studies into alternative treatments for advanced ovarian cancer. Some of the more prominent treatments include dietary changes, herbal supplements, and acupuncture.
Dietary changes can help to improve the symptoms associated with advanced ovarian cancer by providing beneficial nutrients which can slow tumor growth and reduce inflammation. Some beneficial diets are high in selenium (found in nuts, whole grains, and certain fish), carotenoids (from fruits like carrots or apricots), quercetin (from apples, onions, or red grapes) and probiotics (found in fermented foods such as yogurt). Additionally, eliminating refined carbohydrates from your diet may be helpful as well since these tend to promote inflammation leading to tumor growth.
Herbal supplements have also been used to treat advanced ovarian cancer including Chinese herbs like artemisinin and Chinese skullcap. Another supplement that has proven helpful is turmeric due to its anti-inflammatory compounds which help reduce pain caused by tumors pressing against surrounding organs. Furthermore Vitamin C has been found useful as it helps strengthen the immune system which may then better fight off tumors caused by cellular mutations associated with the disease itself.
Lastly acupuncture has been believed to stimulate points throughout the body that encourage natural healing mechanisms making it an attractive option for those seeking a non-medicinal treatment option for their condition. In addition to this magnetic therapy utilizing small magnets applied directly on affected areas is thought to inhibit tumor growth by improving circulation around them thus helping aid recovery from advanced ovarian cancer cases..