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 : Jan 02 2025Vitamin C: Oral Use
Vitamin C, available in several foods and dietary supplements, shows some anticancer effects, including better survival among people with breast cancer.
. 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 2024Statins
Statins are cholesterol-lowering drugs that some integrative oncologists use off-label to improve survival, although statins can have serious side effects.
. Last modified on : Jan 21 2025Reishi 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 2023Metformin
Metformin, used to manage diabetes, may lower cancer risk and improve survival, mostly among people with diabetes or high blood sugar.
. Last modified on : Jan 18 2025Mediterranean Diet
A Mediterranean diet is high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and olive oil and low in meat, sweets, and saturated fat. It is linked to lower risks of cancer and relief of some symptoms and imbalances common among people with cancer.
. Last modified on : Oct 24 2024Mebendazole or Fenbendazole
Mebendazole, a prescription drug used in humans to treat parasites, and fenbendazole, a treatment for parasites in animals, show promising but so far very preliminary evidence of anticancer effects.
. Last modified on : Feb 04 2025