Cancer isn't easy. Most patients beginning cancer treatment have heard about all the brutal side effects and have done all that they can to prepare themselves. However, something that is often overlooked and underestimated is the dramatic toll cancer takes on a person's mind and spirit. Evidence has shown that therapies such as massage, exercise, acupuncture and art – also known as integrative medicine – can help alleviate some of the side effects of conventional cancer treatments and may even assist in healing. Click here to learn more about the benefits of including integrative medicine in your cancer care protocol.