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In reply to the discussion: Update on my cancer [View all]Kali
(55,008 posts)49. please don't promote woo
especially crap that may actually do the opposite of what is claimed.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/essiac-tea-good-for-you
Research into essiac tea's effect on cancer has been conducted by the National Cancer Institute, the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and many other institutions. To date, the results have been conflicting.
Several studies have shown the drink stimulates the growth of certain cancer cells. This effect has been observed in two lab studies, and one study with rats.
Essiac tea may also interact negatively with chemotherapy. One case has been reported where it may have caused increased toxicity in the blood of a chemotherapy patient. Many experts caution against combining essiac tea and chemotherapy.
Several studies have shown the drink stimulates the growth of certain cancer cells. This effect has been observed in two lab studies, and one study with rats.
Essiac tea may also interact negatively with chemotherapy. One case has been reported where it may have caused increased toxicity in the blood of a chemotherapy patient. Many experts caution against combining essiac tea and chemotherapy.
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Sounds like you are doing all the right things. Sending good thoughts and healing vibes
skylucy
Sep 2022
#2
Thanks for the update. For what it's worth, I also have a sense of optimism about this. Google a
Karadeniz
Sep 2022
#11
"I know I can beat this". I know you can too. Healing hugs and vibes on the way to you.
LoisB
Sep 2022
#16
PS my partner quit using Kirkland Quit lozenges. Maybe those would work for your husband.nt
lostnfound
Sep 2022
#40
Wishing you a fast recovery. Check into CoQ10 supplement. My husband had heart failure,
Ziggysmom
Sep 2022
#42