ONCOLOGY
Cancer is one of the most difficult diseases to fight. It is often best to simultaneously attack cancer cells using as many modalities as possible. In addition to the standard medical approach, many doctors and patients request our help to incorporate complementary therapies that do not interfere with traditional treatments, but which can offer significant help in the battle against cancer.
Condition | Remedy examples | Nutraceuticals | References/Studies Click on the titles to access the PubMed abstracts of the articles |
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Nausea and Vomiting | Lorazepam + Haloperidol + diphenhydramine + Metoclopramide Topical product Ondansetron Lollipop Promethazine Topical | Journal of Palliative Medicine. 2005 Dec; 8 (6) 1135-43. 99 Tolerability of the Compound ABHR in Hospice Patients | |
Allodynia | Ketamine + Morphine Topical foam Ketamine + Bupivacaine Spray Ketamine + Morphine spray | Pharmacology, Biochemistry & Behavior. 2010 May; 95(3) 331-37. 7p Antinociceptive effect of three common analgesic drugs on peripheral neuropathy induced by paclitaxel in rats | |
Wound Care | Phenytoin + Bupivacaine + Misoprostol + Lidocaine + Diphenhydramine + Aloe Vera in Polyox bandage Ketoprofen + Lidocaine + Misoprostol + Phenytoin + Aloe Vera Topical Cream Misoprostol + Phenytoin + Gentamicin Topical Gel Morphine sulfate Topical Gel | Am J Pathol. Oct 2012; 181(4): 1250–1270 A RHAMM Mimetic Peptide Blocks Hyaluronan Signaling and Reduces Inflammation and Fibrogenesis in Excisional Skin Wounds | |
Mouth Pain | Misoprostol + Lidocaine Oral suspension Diphenhydramine + Misoprostol Oral Rinse Lidocaine + Hydrocortisone + Diphenhydramine Sorbitol Lollipop | *Curcumin Complex *Extra Strength Marine Fish Oil *Inflame-Ease *Magnesium (as Amino Acid Chelate) | Supportive Care in Cancer 2012 Aug; 20 (8) 1797-1804. 8p A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of misoprostol for oral mucositis secondary to high-dose chemotherapy Scientific World Journal. 2014 Jan 8;2014:581795 Oral complications and management strategies for patients undergoing cancer therapy J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2005 Dec;11(4):139-43 |
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