Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
In hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), people are exposed to 100% oxygen at a higher-than-normal pressure. HBOT may support wound healing in cancer treatment and improve outcomes for head and neck cancer, but there is a risk of side effects.
. Last modified on : Nov 04 2026Meditation
Meditation means using attention and awareness to self-regulate. Meditation may improve emotional well-being, reduce stress and fatigue, and improve sleep for people with cancer.
. Last modified on : Nov 04 2026Yoga
An ancient mind-body practice combining movement and stretches with meditation, yoga is used to manage symptoms and side effects and body terrain imbalances common in cancer.
. Last modified on : Oct 26 2026Vitamin D
Optimal vitamin D blood levels are linked to better survival, better conditions—body terrain factors—that are linked to better cancer outcomes, and lower risk of cancer.
. Last modified on : Nov 04 2026Timing of Therapy
Chronomodulated therapy refers to administering cancer therapy at a certain time of day. While studies so far have found a minimal effect on survival, timed therapies may be useful in reducing side effects.
. Last modified on : Nov 04 2026Tai Chi or Qigong
Tai chi and qigong are forms of mind-body exercise and meditation that may help with symptoms of cancer and side effects of treatments.
. Last modified on : Apr 21 2026Support Groups and Interventions
Support groups bring together people with similar circumstances or challenges. Modest evidence suggests benefits in supporting physical and emotional well-being among people with cancer.
. Last modified on : Nov 06 2026Reishi 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 26 2026Probiotics and Prebiotics
Probiotics are living microorganisms that can provide a health benefit, and prebiotics are fibers that feed these friendly bacteria in the gut. Good evidence supports use of probiotics, sometimes with prebiotics, to manage gastrointestinal symptoms related to cancer treatments and to support recovery after surgery.
. Last modified on : Nov 06 2026Moxibustion
During moxibustion, a trained therapist burns an herb to apply heat close to the skin at specific points, which can lead to improvements in several common side effects of cancer treatments.
. Last modified on : Oct 21 2026