Mistletoe
Mistletoe is a woody plant and its extracts are most commonly administered as an injection or an intravenous infusion. Mistletoe may improve quality of life among people with cancer, often by reducing side effects of treatments.
. Last modified on : Nov 05 2026Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone your body naturally produces as part of your circadian rhythm. Melatonin supplements taken alongside conventional therapy may help improve survival and remission rates. They may also help reduce many side effects.
. Last modified on : Nov 05 2026Iodine
Iodine is needed for thyroid function, and a deficiency is linked to higher risk of thyroid and stomach cancers. Preliminary evidence suggests iodine supplementation may improve treatment outcomes and side effects among people with breast cancer.
. Last modified on : Nov 09 2026Guided Imagery
This mind-body therapy uses your imagination to help you relax, relieve symptoms, stimulate your body’s healing responses, access inner strengths and resources, and tolerate procedures and treatments better.
. Last modified on : Apr 21 2026Astragalus
Astragalus is one of the most commonly used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. Astragalus may improve clinical response to chemo/radiotherapy while improving quality of life and reducing some side effects.
. Last modified on : Nov 06 2026Acupuncture
This ancient therapy originating in China involves inserting very thin needles into the body surface at specific points; it is effective in treating many cancer symptoms and side effects.
. Last modified on : Oct 02 2026