Alternative & Complementary Medicine
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Alternative and complementary medicine includes a range of therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, meditation, and dietary supplements that support conventional cancer treatments. These approaches aim to improve well-being, manage symptoms, and enhance quality of life, often focusing on holistic healing and personalized care.

Himalayan fungus compound tweaked for 40x anti-cancer boost
By using a compound derived from a Himalayan fungus and used for centuries in Chinese medicine as a jumping off point, scientists have developed a new chemotherapy drug with powerful anti-cancer effects. Doing so involved chemically altering the compound to better infiltrate cancerous cells, which proved to boost its potency by up to 40 times.

How vitamin B3 could help fight cancer
Scientists from the University of Minnesota have found a new way to boost the body’s natural defenses against cancer.

Immunotherapy Could Replace Surgery for Certain Types of Cancer, New Study Finds
Results from a groundbreaking clinical trial could soon change the way certain types of cancers are treated.

A new approach to cancer treatment: Tiny vesicles help the immune system fight tumors
Scientists at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University and colleagues have developed a promising new approach to cancer treatment.

Can Laughing Really Fight Cancer? Researchers Say It’s No Joke
Amid growing concerns over social tension and instability in South Korea, the mental health of the public has increasingly come under threat.

China is working on oncolytic virus therapies. They could be next frontier for cancer
That is the potential of oncolytic virus therapy, according to Chinese scientists working on the genetically engineered “tumour meltdown” treatment.

Citrus Oil Formula May Relieve Dry Mouth for Cancer Patients
SATURDAY, March 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new formula made with natural citrus oil could help cancer patients find relief from dry mouth, a common and painful side effect of radiation treatments.

An Oncology Dietitian Shares The Best Beverages That Are ‘Safe And Don’t Increase Cancer Risk’: Tazo Golden Turmeric Latte, More | SHEfinds
When it comes to cancer prevention and overall health, your diet is undeniably crucial. And while we often think about how the foods we eat effect our health, we may not put as much consideration into the beverages we drink.

Cancer researchers identify the switch that allows intestinal cells to regenerate after injury
Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center have solved a cellular mystery that may lead to better therapies for colorectal and other types of cancer.

Microultrasonography for Prostate Cancer Detection Matches MRI/US-Fusion
Noninferiority for clinically significant cancers suggests alternative for areas without MRI

9 Foods A Cancer Dietitian Avoids—#1 Increases The Risk Of 6 Different Cancers!
It’s no secret that your diet is one of the most crucial components of your health, playing a role in every area of your wellbeing. The foods you eat can even contribute to or reduce your risk of disease, including cancer; certain foods have been linked to an increased risk of cancer, while others can help support a healthy, disease-fighting body.

Ultrasound technology offers non-invasive treatment for liver cancer
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new technology is giving doctors a non-invasive method for treating liver cancer, without requiring incisions or surgery.