Homeopathic Medicines: Can They Help Relieve Side-Effects Of Cancer Therapy?

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 20:35 in Health & Medicine

Drugs and radiotherapy given for cancer can cause unpleasant side effects such as nausea and vomiting, mouth sores, dermatitis, and menopausal symptoms. Around a third of patients with cancer use complementary therapies, including homeopathic medicines, to try to reduce these side effects. In a systematic review of randomized controlled trials, researchers examined recent evidence for the safety and effectiveness of homeopathic medicines used in this way.

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