Scientific studies are available at Amrti's website . A book with some very good suggestions on making chemo and radiation less harmful to the patient and more toxic to the cancer. Read Beating Cancer with Nutrition by Patrick Quillin. Available at most libraries and bookstores. Walter Young A.P. in Ft.
Some alternative physicians deal specifically with side effects of radiation and chemotherapy.
Always tell your health care provider what you are taking to be sure there are no undesirable side effects. Chemotherapy patients should check with their doctors about taking angelica, arnica, bogbean, boldo, celery supplements, clove oil, danshen, feverfew, garlic supplements, excessive amounts of ginger supplements, ginkgo, onion supplements, papain, turmeric and willow bark as these might impact some treatments. If you believe the supplements you are taken, encourage your doctor to read one of the books mentioned above. If you or a loved one has gone through chemotherapy and radiation and you have found ways to deal with their side effects, be sure to email our webmaster with details. However, the information on this website is for research purposes only and is not meant to be used in place of consulting a physician.