Wheat germ may boost immunotherapy in cancer patients - UC Davis Health UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is working on alternative therapies as it cares for cancer patients The hope is to not merely help people endure cancer treatment but to help them beat cancer and live full lives One source of promise may be a natural product that has been around a long time and often is a staple in “health food” diets
UCI unveils seven herbal medicines for cancer care | Monitor Ms Sharon Akello from the Uganda Cancer Institute's Center for Natural Therapeutics (CENAT) displays some of the herbal products developed to support cancer care on June 17, 2025 Photo by Tonny Abet
Ananda Lewis chose natural cancer care over conventional treatment . . . Like Lewis, some cancer patients are questioning traditional cancer care and turning to alternative therapies instead Famously, Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc , delayed surgery after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in favor of vegan diet, cleanses and herbal remedies Fewer than one percent of cancer patients refuse all
Ginger vs. Cancer: Natural compound targets tumor metabolism Sep 8, 2022 — Development of medical treatment against cancer is a major research topic worldwide -- but cancer often manages to circumvent the solutions found Scientists have now taken a
NIH scientists pioneer promising treatment for intractable cancer pain NIH scientists pioneer promising treatment for intractable cancer pain RTX is a non-addictive pain therapy derived from a cactus-like plant National Institute of Health (NIH) scientists report that a first-in-human clinical trial of a new therapy based on the plant-derived molecule resiniferatoxin (RTX) shows that it is a safe and effective
Boosting ‘natural killer’ cell activity could improve cancer therapy CAR-T cell therapy is a treatment that was approved by the U S Food and Drug Administration in 2017 that boosts the cancer-killing ability of immune cells called T cells For the therapy, T cells are taken from a patient’s blood, genetically modified to better recognize cancer cells, and returned to the patient
The pleiotropic anti-cancer, antiviral, and anti-neuro . . . - Springer The miraculous golden tree of the century, neem or Azadirachta indica, has been used in ancient ayurvedic and traditional medicine since the inception of medicinal practices The phytochemicals present in each part of this tree are known to possess the ability to cure a variety of diseases, from viral, bacterial, and fungal infections and associated pathogenesis to inflammatory diseases
8 simple home remedies to manage High Blood Pressure Simply bake or grill the fish with a little olive oil and herbs for a blood pressure-friendly meal If you are vegetarian, seaweed, walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and hemp seeds are good options
Herbal Remedies and Cancer Treatment Some herbal remedies can help prevent or manage side effects of cancer or your treatment The herbal remedies that can help you depend on what symptoms you have and what treatment you’re getting Even though herbal remedies can feel safe, they may not all be safe