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 : Apr 04 2024Vitamin C: Intravenous Use
Vitamin C can be given intravenously to achieve much higher blood levels and enhance its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, with limited evidence of improved cancer survival when used with conventional treatments.
. Last modified on : Oct 24 2024Turkey 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 : May 08 2024Time 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 : Oct 24 2024Reishi Mushroom
Reishi mushroom is a natural product that may enhance immunity and response to chemo/radiotherapy, improve quality of life, and manage some side effects.
. Last modified on : Oct 24 2024Quercetin
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 : Oct 24 2024Non-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 : Dec 19 2023Modified Citrus Pectin
Modified citrus pectin is a plant-based dietary supplement with very preliminary evidence of anticancer and antimetastatic effects.
. Last modified on : Oct 24 2024Mistletoe
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 : May 28 2024Metformin
Metformin, used to manage diabetes, may lower cancer risk and improve survival, mostly among people with diabetes or high blood sugar.
. Last modified on : Sep 27 2024