Randomized phase 2 NCT03678883 report of elraglusib plus gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel in first-line metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Other Herbs / Spices
Herbs and spices such as cayenne, saffron, and ashwagandha used for symptom, inflammation, or general wellness support. This protocol is categorized as Herbs, Supplements, and Natural Substances and is included because people commonly use it as a non-medical, complementary, or supportive cancer-care approach. PROS May have symptom-support, anti-inflammatory, nausea, taste, appetite, relaxation, or laboratory-research rationale depending on the product.
NaturalNews article discussing thymus health and cancer immunotherapy outcomes.
Open-access systematic review of preclinical fasting-mimicking diet studies in cancer models. It summarizes evidence that FMD can alter tumor metabolism and may enhance chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or vitamin C effects in animal studies, while emphasizing that the evidence base is primarily preclinical.
NCI overview explaining that cancer patients may use CAM to cope with treatment side effects, comfort themselves, or try to treat cancer, and that CAM should be discussed with the care team. Used to frame grounding as supportive rather than curative.
NCI professional summary on curcumin/turmeric and cancer, including preclinical mechanisms, clinical studies, bioavailability, and safety.