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Herbal medicines and supplements: tell your doctor
Many families try home remedies alongside treatment. Some can cause harm.
Why it matters
- Some herbs and supplements change how cancer medicines work
- Some can make side effects worse
What to do
- Tell your cancer doctor about everything you take
- Including ayurvedic, homeopathic and herbal products
- Carry the packets to show them
Never
- Stop or delay your treatment for a remedy
- Pay for products that promise to end cancer
Sources
Information only, not medical advice. Always talk to your own doctor.