Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a hormone created by the body when skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays in sunlight. It is found naturally in a small number of foods and can also be taken as a fat soluble dietary supplement.
. Last modified on : Sep 08 2023Turkey Tail Mushroom
Extracts of turkey tail mushroom and its constituent PSK are used with conventional cancer treatment to improve survival and reduce risk of recurrence. The constituent PSP shows some benefit for pain, appetite, and percentage of body fat.
. Last modified on : Jun 16 2023Time in Nature or Forest Bathing
Simply spending time in nature shows benefits both for body terrain factors linked to cancer and for reducing cancer risk. It may also help with symptoms common among people with cancer.
. Last modified on : Sep 08 2023Support Groups and Interventions
Small group meetings of people facing similar challenges help many people in managing distress and side effects of cancer treatments.
. Last modified on : Aug 11 2023Quercetin
Quercetin, found in many plant-based foods and available as a supplement, is linked to improved body terrain, and especially lower inflammation.
. Last modified on : Aug 29 2023Non-aspirin Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to reduce inflammation, with notable benefits in increasing survival and reducing risk of several types of cancer; expert consensus is that the risks of harm from using these drugs long-term for prevention are greater than the benefits for many people.
. Last modified on : Aug 30 2023Modified Citrus Pectin
Modified citrus pectin is a plant-based dietary supplement with very preliminary evidence of anticancer and antimetastatic effects.
. Last modified on : Jul 18 2023Mistletoe
Extracts from this woody plant are injected or infused for cancer treatment, often reducing side effects and improving quality of life, and perhaps improving survival.
. Last modified on : Aug 28 2023Metformin
Metformin, used to manage diabetes, shows some benefits in lower risks of cancer and better survival, mostly among people with diabetes or high blood sugar.
. Last modified on : Aug 30 2023Melatonin
Melatonin supplements mimic the effects of your own naturally produced melatonin in promoting sleep, and research shows melatonin can have a substantial role in cancer outcomes and side effects.
. Last modified on : Aug 28 2023