Questions for holistic doctor?

[Guest guest]

I have an appointment with my mother-in-law, who has stage IV appendix cancer,

at a holistic center this afternoon. Can anyone give me any tips on what

important questions to ask them as we're pretty new to the holistic approach?

Thanks in advance!

[Guest guest]

I think you need to know several things.

1) Is this doctor an MD who practices holistic medicine -- they are rare.

2) Is the doctor a naturopath? a Chiropractor? an Osteopath? What are his

educational credentials?

3) Does he/she treat cancer only or many other illnesses and maladies?

4) What is his/her experience with cancer and what is his/her track record with

cancer patients?

5) Will he/she treat only the cancer or will he treat the entire person. For

example if he is treating the patient for cancer and the patient has

gastrointestinal issues or a cold, or some other malady not related to the

cancer, will this doctor take care of that problem as well.

From personal experience, I can tell you that it is very hard to go to a

holistic cancer specialist and go to a traditional doctor for other things.

Also, just as you would get a second opinion from a traditional doctor, you

might want to meet with more than one alternative/holistic doctor.

Good Luck and Good Health

From: ventsteph

I have an appointment with my mother-in-law, who has stage IV appendix cancer,

at a holistic center this afternoon. Can anyone give me any tips on what

important questions to ask them as we're pretty new to the holistic approach?

Thanks in advance!