CancerChoices

06/25/2026

New research offers encouraging news for cancer survivors living with anxiety.

In a randomized clinical trial of 300 cancer survivors, seven telehealth sessions with a board-certified music therapist reduced anxiety as effectively as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Improvements were still seen six months later.

This was not simply listening to music. Music therapy is a clinical approach that can include guided relaxation, songwriting, and other tailored music experiences with a trained therapist.

Anxiety after cancer is real, common, and deserving of support. This study expands the options survivors may consider with their care team.

Read the study: https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO-25-00726

06/23/2026

We’re grateful to Yes to Life Charity for sharing this conversation from the Frontiers in Cancer Care Podcast.

CancerChoices co-founder Michael Lerner and Yes to Life founder Robin Daly speak with Anne Hamilton about the potential role of carefully supported psychedelic care in addressing the ongoing emotional challenges of cancer survivorship.

06/22/2026

Training for a walk, run, ride, or personal challenge this summer?

Turn the miles into meaningful support for people affected by cancer.

Create a personal fundraising page for CancerChoices and invite your community to donate in honor of your effort, a treatment milestone, a loved one, or simply the support that has mattered to you.

Whether you are celebrating a birthday, marking a remission anniversary, honoring someone you love, or taking on a fitness goal, your story can help more people access free, evidence-informed guidance for whole-person cancer care.

Create your fundraiser: https://cancerchoices.org/about/how-to-fundraise-for-cancerchoices-in-your-community/

06/20/2026

The Gerson regimen is often presented as a natural way to treat cancer. But “natural” does not always mean safe or effective.

This diet-based protocol includes large amounts of juice, supplements, salt restriction, and coffee enemas. Research in people with cancer is extremely limited and inconclusive, while serious side effects, including infections, coma, and nutritional deficiencies, have been reported.

Our updated review looks at what the regimen involves, what the research does and does not show, and why we strongly caution against its use for cancer care.

Read our full review here: https://cancerchoices.org/therapy/gerson-regimen/

06/17/2026

Finishing cancer treatment can bring relief — but it can also bring new questions about what comes next.

In our recent webinar, Leslie Heron, RN, MN, APRN, FNP-BC, NC-BC, reframes survivorship as a new phase of care that deserves attention, coordination, and proactive support.

She shares why your cancer treatment history matters, what late effects to ask about, which providers may be part of a survivorship care team, and how to advocate for the follow-up care you need.

Whether you are just finishing treatment or have been living beyond cancer for years, this conversation offers practical guidance for taking charge of your health in survivorship.

Watch the recording: https://cancerchoices.org/taking-charge-of-your-health-in-survivorship-webinar/

06/15/2026

A large new study published in JAMA Network Open is raising important questions about complementary therapies and conventional cancer treatment in breast cancer care.

In our new article, we take a closer look at what the study found — including outcomes among people who used complementary and alternative medicine alone, those who combined complementary therapies with conventional treatment, and those who skipped key parts of their conventional treatment plan.

At CancerChoices, we believe integrative approaches can play an important role in supporting quality of life, managing side effects, and helping people stay strong enough to complete treatment. But complementary therapies are best used alongside evidence-based conventional care — not instead of it.

Read the full article for our take on what the study means for people with cancer and why whole-person care should keep proven cancer treatment at the center:

https://cancerchoices.org/new-research-reinforces-why-conventional-cancer-treatment-should-stay-at-the-center-of-your-care/

A large new study published in JAMA Network Open affirms that complementary therapies can support your well-being, but they shouldn't replace conventional medical treatment.

06/13/2026

Quercetin is a natural compound found in many plant-based foods, including apples, onions, berries, tea, and citrus fruits. It’s also available as a supplement.

Research suggests quercetin may help support body terrain, especially through effects on inflammation, and higher intake from foods has been linked with lower risk of some cancers. But evidence for quercetin as a cancer treatment or for managing cancer side effects is limited.

Because quercetin supplements can interact with some chemotherapy drugs, it’s important to talk with your oncology team before adding them to your regimen.

Swipe through to learn more, and read our full review for the full picture: https://cancerchoices.org/therapy/quercetin/

06/11/2026

Traditional Chinese Medicine is coming up more often in conversations about cancer care — through acupuncture, herbs, medicinal mushrooms, tai chi, qigong, food therapy, and more.

But it can also bring a lot of questions: What does TCM include? Where is the evidence strongest? What should people with cancer know about safety?

Our free 5-day email series, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Cancer, breaks these questions down in plain language. Each short email focuses on a different part of TCM, with evidence-informed guidance and links to helpful CancerChoices resources.

In the series, you’ll learn about:

• Acupuncture and related therapies
• Herbs, medicinal mushrooms, and food therapy
• Tai chi and qigong as gentle mind-body practices
• What the evidence suggests
• How to find a qualified practitioner and coordinate care with your oncology team

Sign up any time to receive the full series in your inbox: https://cancerchoices.org/community/free-mini-courses/5-day-email-series-on-traditional-chinese-medicine-and-cancer/

06/08/2026

A new study raises important questions about some popular “anti-aging” and energy-support supplements during cancer treatment.

Preclinical research from Case Western Reserve University suggests that certain NAD+-boosting supplements, including NMN, NR, and NAM, may help pancreatic cancer cells survive chemotherapy in laboratory and mouse models.

This does not mean every person with cancer needs to avoid every vitamin B3-related supplement. But it is an important reminder that supplements can interact with cancer biology and treatment in complex ways — even when they are marketed as “natural,” “anti-aging,” or supportive for energy.

Before taking supplements during chemotherapy, especially NAD+ boosters or “anti-aging” products, talk with your oncology team.

Read more:

Millions of Americans take daily supplements—including nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide (NAM)—to boo...

06/06/2026

Preparing for and recovering from colorectal cancer surgery can bring many questions about how to support healing, reduce complications, and feel as strong as possible through the process.

In partnership with Oncology , we created a short guide on evidence-based whole-person approaches that may support people before and after colorectal cancer surgery.

The article looks at options such as probiotics, whey protein, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, melatonin, prunes, gum chewing, and coffee — and explains what the research suggests about their role in surgery preparation and recovery.

As always, talk with your care team before adding supplements or making changes around surgery so these approaches can be used safely and in a way that fits your individual needs.

Read the article: https://cancerchoices.org/surgical-support-for-colorectal-cancer/

A short guide on whole-person, evidence-based approaches to support surgery preparation and recovery for people with colorectal cancer.