Integrative Medicine for Cancer Patients
Integrative Medicine for Cancer Patients
Enhance Well-Being and Ease Side Effects
Integrative medicine therapies are available to St. Luke’s Cancer Institute patients and survivors and are appropriate before, during, and after cancer treatment. Research shows that therapies such as acupuncture, massage and yoga can empower you in healing, improving treatment side effects, and promoting overall well-being. Our oncology-trained staff will support you during your treatment and provide self-care techniques you can practice at home. We invite you to explore our Integrative Medicine program to find the therapies that meet your needs.
Financial Assistance
We’re committed to helping you find strength and relief from symptoms on your cancer journey, regardless of your ability to pay. Please contact your social worker or the integrative medicine program supervisor to learn more about financial assistance.
Questions? Call (208) 706-5287 or email us.
Because cancer touches nearly every aspect of your life, we focus on every aspect of your care.
Integrative Medicine Therapies
Massage for Cancer Patients
Our licensed and oncology-trained massage therapists provide both therapeutic and relaxation massage to help reduce pain, tension, and anxiety; improve circulation and lymph flow; increase appetite and digestion; improve scar mobilization; reduce nausea; and improve sleep quality.
Acupuncture for Cancer Patients
Our licensed and oncology-trained acupuncturists can help manage side effects and symptoms of conventional cancer treatment including pain, fatigue, chemo-induced nausea and neuropathy, anxiety, insomnia, dry mouth, hot flashes, lymphedema, headaches, and digestive issues.
Supportive Oncology
More Than Medicine
We prioritize your connection to programs and resources that help promote healing, reduce stress, and manage cancer treatment side effects and symptoms.
Support Integrative Medicine for Cancer Patients
Your Generosity Brings Comfort and Healing
This program is partially supported by private donations and grants. Your generous gift can help ensure that patients and families can take part in these empowering therapies and classes, and that we can continue to offer and expand our program.