Prescription drugs derived from the Artemisia annua plant show very limited benefit in improving cancer treatment outcomes.
How can artemisinin-based drugs help you? What the research says
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Improving treatment effects
Are artemisinin-based drugs linked to improved survival? Is it linked to less cancer growth or metastasis? Does it enhance the anticancer action of other treatments or therapies? We present the evidence.
Optimizing your body terrain
Do artemisinin-based drugs promote an environment within your body that is less supportive of cancer development, growth, or spread? We present the evidence.
Research has only begun studying the connections between body terrain factors and cancer outcomes, and the oncology community is not yet sure how to interpret all the findings. If immune function, the terrain factor listed here, could be an issue for you, we recommend that you ask your doctor if you need any diagnostic tests to detect immune imbalances or any adjustments to your lifestyle or medications.
We also recommend that you share with your doctor the information here about how artemisinin-based drugs might affect immune function.
Managing side effects and promoting wellness
Are artemisinin-based drugs linked to fewer or less severe side effects or symptoms? Is it linked to less toxicity from cancer treatment? Does it support your quality of life or promote general well-being? We present the evidence.
Reducing cancer risk
Are artemisinin-based drugs linked to lower risks of developing cancer or of recurrence? We present the evidence.
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