I know you guys have seen me post this before, but it bears repeating. When considering complementary or alternative treatments, be open-minded yet skeptical. Learn about the potential benefits and risks.
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To help with your research, I found this article by a radiation oncologist who practising integrated cancer care in Australia. In particular, I think you may appreciate the studies she cites.
- Supplemental Mushrooms https://www.drcarolhaddad.com/blog/supplemental-mushrooms
Keep in mind that natural substances can also have toxicities, adverse side effects and treatment interactions.
Luckily, more and more cancer centers and oncology specialists are open to discussing and integrating complementary medicine. I hope each of you has an oncologist with whom you can speak openly about your interest and use of integrative and complementary medicine.
That’s an awesome article…. Thanks for posting the link!!!!