"I believe anything a patient can do to be proactive in his/her care is important. However, I also believe any approaches to self-care should be monitored closely by the patient's physician."

"I personally feel that patients should be able to have input in their plans of care. I had some experience with a loved one who had cancer and there came a point when she didn't want to use traditional forms of treatment due to the side effects. She chose some alternative treatments which allowed her to have less severe side effects and feel a little more in control in the end. As with anything, I do recommend that patients discuss any treatment options with their primary care provider and their loved ones"