Cancer Prevention and Treatment
People with cancer want to do everything they can to combat the disease, manage its symptoms, and cope with the side effects of treatment. Many turn to complementary health approaches—for example, herbal and other dietary supplements, acupuncture, massage, and yoga.
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This fact sheet provides an introductory overview of CAM and cancer, including a summary of “what the science says.” The fact sheet is mainly for people who have been diagnosed with cancer, and for families and friends of people who are being treated for or recovering from cancer.
En Español: Uso de la medicina complementaria y alternativa para el cáncer
For Consumers
General Information
Research Spotlights
Ongoing Medical Studies
- Find Active Medical Research Studies on Cancer (ClinicalTrials.gov)
Safety Information
For Health Professionals
NCCAM Clinical Digest
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Scientific Literature
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Systematic Reviews/Reviews/Meta-analysis (PubMed®)
- Randomized Controlled Trials (PubMed®)
