What are Some Popular Traditional/Alternative Medicine Combinations?

Cisplatin, a drug used in chemotherapy for testicular and ovarian cancer, is safe to use with: Glutathione, which can reduce toxins in the kidneys and neurological system, and Quercetin, which kills a greater number of tumor cells when used with Cisplatin. Selenium, usually used in conjunction with Vitamin C, also increases the tumor-exterminating effects of Cisplatin. In chemotherapy for breast cancer, Gingko Biloba, a memory-enhancing herb, is recommended as a supplement, as chemo has been proven to decrease memory and slow down the planning or organizational part of the brain during treatment. Radiation therapy for breast cancer is most effective when accompanied by the intake of Astragalus containing lingustrum (also known as Chinese privet); this strengthens the breast tissue and improves survival. Astragalus is also used in conjunction with chemotherapy for lung cancer.

The chemotherapy drug used to treat cancers of the skin, liver, kidney and lung, Interleukin-2, contains cytokine, which is a protein that regulates the immune system. This protein works best in the body when it is used with melatonin, which has been proven to improve overall chances of cancer survival. Melatonin is also used in radiation therapy for glioblastoma, which is the most common malignant brain tumor.

After receiving cancer treatment, alternative or herbal methods for maintaining health can keep the body cancer-free, and rid the body of impurities not entirely destroyed during chemotherapy or radiation. Drinking about four cups of green tea a day has been proven to prevent future cancer growth. Other teas that will help to detoxify the body, such as teas containing licorice or citrus extracts, help to rid the body of toxins and promote healthy liver function. A daily dose of Flaxseed oil (which is also a great source of fiber) and Vitamin K can prevent prostate cancer from returning, and Vitamin K can also reduce the chances of recurring breast cancer. Also, consuming a clove of garlic and/or 50 g of raw onion every day protects the liver from further damage. Using onion and garlic to season your food each day will help you to consume the recommended amount You can also purchase odorless garlic in capsule form.