MSK About Herbs

Health & Wellness

This Is Living With Cancer is proud to be working with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and their Integrative Medicine Service experts to share a select list of evidence-based supplements that may be of interest to the cancer community. These include herbs, botanicals, and spices you may have heard of already, such as turmeric or green tea, as well as other natural ingredients and vitamins.

Click on a supplement below to learn more about: what it is, what are the potential benefits and side effects, and what else can be helpful to know (such as, which treatments or medications it might interact with).

Please note, when considering herbs or supplements, it’s important to remember many of these haven’t been tested in the same rigorous way as medicines and should not be considered as replacements for prescribed medicine.
Consult with your healthcare provider before incorporating supplements into your care plan.  Your healthcare team may be able to give you guidance and support based on your individual situation.