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Can Complementary Medicine Ease Side Effects?

Which spice may boost the effect of radiation treatment and help protect your skin?

Cinnamon

Garlic

Turmeric

All of the above
Which complementary treatment helps relieve nausea during chemotherapy?

Electroacupuncture

Magnet therapy

St. John's Wort

All of the above
Which helps improve quality of life and relieve stress during cancer treatment?

Yoga

Massage

Aromatherapy

All of the above
Which herb can decrease the effectiveness of some chemotherapy drugs?

Echinacea

Ginkgo biloba

St. John's Wort

All of the above
What activity has been shown to reduce pain and anxiety for people with cancer?

Art therapy

Music therapy

Guided imagery

All of the above
What's the most effective way to boost nutrition during cancer treatment?

Extra vitamins

Dietary supplements

Eat frequent, small meals consisting of nutrient-rich foods

All of the above

Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on October 16, 2008

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SOURCES: Frequently Asked Questions About Curcumin, the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; Common Spice May Protect Skin During Radiation Therapy for Cancer, The University of Rochester Medical Center; Acupuncture Reduces Side Effects of Chemotherapy, The American Cancer Society; Participating in Yoga During Treatment for Breast Cancer Improves Quality of Life, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; Massage, The American Cancer Society; Aromatherapy, The American Cancer Society; Hypnosis, The American Cancer Society; John's Wort Reduces Chemotherapy Effects, WebMD.com; Kava Linked to Liver Damage, The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine; Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy, and Imagery, Yale Medical Group; Study Finds Breast Cancer Support Groups Provide Psychological Benefits But Do Not Help Women Live Longer, SusanLoveMD.org; and, Davies, A.A. and Wei-cheng, Y. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, July 19, 2006; vol 98: pp 961-980.

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