Research Results

Below is a compiled list of research results summaries. The results relate to several CAM modalities and cancer types.

Vitamins

• Vitamins, Anti-Bacterials May Prevent Stomach Cancer
• Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention (ATBC) Trial
  
• Vitamin E Does Not Protect Women Against Cancer
• Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Offer Modest Bone Improvements, No Benefits for Colorectal Cancer
• Uncertainty Still Surrounds Use of Vitamin A in Lung Cancer
• Vitamin C as a Potential Anti-Cancer Agent: Progress and Controversies

Nutritional Therapeutics

• Selenium May Augment Finasteride in Preventing Prostate Cancer
• Fish Oils May Help Fight Prostate Cancer Progression
• Coenzyme Q10 Studied for Relief of Fatigue in Breast Cancer
• Phytonutrients Shown to Inhibit Cancer Stem Cells from Regrowing Tumors
• Carnitine Supplementation for Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Clinical Trial Update

Diet

• Breast Cancer Survivors Test Diet High in Fruits, Veggies
• WHEL Study Results
• A Low Fat Diet Wins

Mind-body

• Hypnosis Before Breast-Cancer Surgery Reduces Pain, Discomfort, and Cost

Botanicals

• For Cancer-Related Appetite Loss, Cannabis Is No Better than Placebo

General/Multiple

• Nonhormonal Therapies Have Little Effect on Hot Flashes
• Natural Compounds Studied for Prevention of Colon Cancer
• Study Examines Impact of Lifestyle Changes on Breast Cancer Outcomes