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1. I am going to have chemotherapy for cancer and am worried about the risks of sickness. A friend has said cannabis can stop nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy. Is this true?

last reviewed: 27.01.2005

2. I'm having chemotherapy at the moment and I saw on TV that taking a special honey (Life Mel) every day could help my white blood count. Is this right?

last reviewed: 06.08.2007

3. I've read that Chinese herbs help lessen the side effects of chemotherapy in women with breast cancer. I have breast cancer and am having a difficult time with chemotherapy. Should I try this?

last reviewed: 25.04.2007

4. I am going to have chemotherapy for cancer. At my hospital there is a notice saying that people having chemotherapy or radiotherapy can have aromatherapy during their course of treatment. What is this and does it help?

last reviewed: 27.01.2005

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