A-Z of symptoms

This page lets you navigate the database by categories of the symptoms and outcomes studied in the research we have assessed (see Methodology). Please note  that:

  • The overview does not imply that any treatment is considered safe and effective, and is not to be mistaken for a recommendation of treatments. 
  • This overview reflects the database’s current content and is not necessarily complete. There may be research on other cancer-related symptoms/ outcomes and treatments than those listed here. 
  • Click on a symptom or outcome for information about the scientific status for CAM treatments: 

Anxiety 

Appetite 

Cancer prevention

Cardiovascular adverse events

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

Depression

Distress

Digestive symptoms 

Fatigue

Hot flushes

Mood

Mucositis 

Nausea and vomiting

Pain

Quality of life

Radiation dermatitis

Sexual function

Sleep/ insomnia

Stress

Survival/ tumour response

Wellbeing

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