Complementary Therapies and Medicine During Cancer Treatment - Doctor Q&A

Complementary therapies and medicine play an increasingly important role in supporting patients during cancer treatment.

When used alongside conventional oncology care, approaches such as acupuncture, massage, nutritional therapy and gentle movement aim to relieve symptoms, reduce treatment-related side effects, and improve overall well-being.

But how do these therapies work alongside medical treatment?

Which approaches are supported by evidence, and how can patients use them safely?

When guided by trained professionals, complementary therapies can empower patients to take an active role in their care, addressing not just disease management, but also quality of life, resilience, and emotional well-being throughout the cancer journey.

If you or a loved are undergoing cancer treatment, and would like to explore the use such therapies and medicine to complement the treatment, please take this opportunity to ask our doctor questions.

Ask now, this Q&A is only for a limited time!

Clinincal Assistant Professor Rose Fok is a family medicine specialist at the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) caring for survivors of breast and gynaecological cancers and leads a risk management clinic to optimise surveillance for mutation positive patients.

A strong advocate for "cancer as a chronic disease", Clin Asst Prof Fok has contributed to the development of breast and colorectal cancer survivorship clinical practice guidelines and promotes the role of family physicians in preventive and holistic oncology care.

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