Chemotherapy and herbal treatment

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Hello everyone,

I was wondering if anyone had any experience treating patients

undergoing chemotherapy? I would appreciate any insight into treatment

protocols for these types of patients. For instance, do you treat the

patient with herbs during the chemo cycle, or between cycles? Can there

be certain herb drug interactions? Many chemo agents are renal-toxic

and I had somebody ask me if there are any herbs that are renal-

protective. I know that Silybum is hepato-protective, but couldnt think

of any for the kidney. (All I know is keep your fluids up during chemo

for this reason). If you do treat with herbs during the chemo cycle, is

it permissable to treat with anti-neoplastic herbs or according to the

differentiation (eg, abdominal mass, ji ju etc), or just differentiate

the patient more symptomatically for things like appetite loss and

nausea?

Any advice would be very appreciated.

Regards,

Lea Starck