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 practices known collectively as CAM (complementary and alternative medicine)—for example, botanical (herbal) and other dietary supplements, acupuncture, massage, and yoga.
Cancer and CAM: At a Glance
En Español: Uso de la medicina complementaria y alternativa para el cáncer
Thinking About CAM: A Guide for People with Cancer (NCI)
For Consumers
- Antioxidant Supplements for Health
- Beware of Online Cancer Fraud (FDA)
- CAM Topics at the National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Garlic
- Green Tea
- Milk Thistle
- Mistletoe
- Operation False Cure (FTC)
- PC-SPES (NCI)
- Spirituality in Cancer Care (NCI)
En Español: La espiritualidad en el tratamiento del cáncer - Soy
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin E Supplements
Research Spotlights
Ongoing Medical Studies
- Search for Active Medical Research Studies (ClinicalTrials.gov)
For Health Professionals
NCCAM Clinical Digest
Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Integrative Oncology: Complementary Therapies and Botanicals [255MB PDF]
(Society for Integrative Oncology) - Integrative Oncology in Lung Cancer (Chest)
- Soy and Cardiovascular Health (Circulation)
Scientific Literature
- Systematic Reviews/Reviews/Meta-Analysis (PubMed® Citations)
- Randomized Controlled Trials (PubMed® Citations)
More Information From the National Cancer Institute
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