Individual therapies
Healing is also known as spiritual healing or energy healing. It is a type of mind and body therapy. There is no reliable scientific evidence to support its use as a cancer treatment.
Summary
Healing involves the channelling of energy, that healers believe can heal you
There is no reliable scientific evidence to say it works as a treatment for cancer
There are no reported side effects
Last reviewed: 14 Oct 2022
Next review due: 14 Oct 2025
Find detailed information and research into some of the many different complementary and alternative therapies used by people with cancer.
Find organisations, support groups, books, websites and other resources about complementary and alternative therapies.
A complementary therapy means you can use it alongside your conventional medical treatment. It may help you to feel better and cope better with your cancer and treatment. An alternative therapy is generally used instead of conventional medical treatment.
Treatments can include surgery, radiotherapy and drug treatments (such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy or targeted cancer drugs). Find out about treatments and how to cope with side effects.
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Reiki is a type of energy healing and is a complementary therapy. It is sometimes used as a palliative or supportive therapy for people with cancer.
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