The Straight and Marrow

From Cannabis to Supplements – A Guide to Complementary Therapies

Yvonne, Alex and Ming - Bone Marrow Transplant nursing specialists Season 2 Episode 3

Ever been asked or wanted to ask a question about alternative medicine? Gail Rowan is a senior pharmacist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, she talks to the Straight and Marrow team about complementary therapies and their place in cancer treatment, provides tips on how to evaluate the evidence and where to go if you have questions. The language is confusing - we break it down and we delve into the history of apricot kernels and the alkaline diet in cancer therapy.

Recommended Links: 
https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/symptom-management/integrative-medicine/herbs

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam#:~:text=Complementary%20and%20alternative%20medicine%20includes,chi%2C%20and%20drinking%20green%20tea.&text=Integrative%20medicine%20is%20an%20approach,to%20be%20safe%20and%20effective.

Edited with thanks by Dave Machine

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