Relaxation Treatments

• According to the Mayo Clinic, alternative treatments for carcinoid cancer focus on stress reduction. Massage, mediation and yoga can help reduce stress levels in the body, which may reduce flushing of the skin (which is a common symptom of carcinoid cancer).
  
  Also, talk with your doctor about practicing Tai Chi to reduce stress. Tai Chi is a martial art that has been practiced for many years and originated in China. The technique focuses on strengthening internal energy in the body.
  
  

Diet Changes

• When diagnosed with carcinoid cancer, it's important to eat a healthy diet that supports a strong immune system, according to the Mayo Clinic. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. Also, talk with your doctor about adding exercise to your daily routine. Physical activity can help reduce stress, which allows your body to cope with the condition better. Establish a healthy sleep routine so your body feels rested and can focus on healing.
  
  

When to Call a Doctor

• Carcinoid cancer allows the body to secrete more chemicals and hormones, which can cause complications. Contact your doctor if your face and neck becomes flushed, you have difficulty breathing or experience diarrhea, the Mayo Clinic advises. Also, get medical attention if your bones appear to increase in size. Enlargement of the bones may appear on the face, feet and hands. This is a sign of extra hormones being released into the lungs, which is a rare complication of carcinoid cancer.