Mushrooms

We study many potential treatments. If the evidence rises to the level needed to confirm utility, we incorporate the results. I take great pains to point out that we do not have different standards of evidence for so-called “alternative” therapies. Furthermore, just because we study something does not mean that it is useful. In fact, and unfortunately, most drugs and substances that are studied under any circumstances do not turn out to be useful. We study many potential treatments. If the evidence rises to the level needed to confirm utility, we incorporate the results. I take great pains to point out that we do not have different standards of evidence for so-called “alternative” therapies. Furthermore, just because we study something does not mean that it is useful. In fact, and unfortunately, most drugs and substances that are studied under any circumstances do not turn out to be useful.

There is scientific evidence to show that specific mushrooms are effective during/post cancer treatment (includes breast, lung, brain, etc). I'm unable to comment on the chinese herbs as I do not know what exactly was recommended, however, I would suggest you bring up the concern of phytoestrogens with your ND. If you still feel uneasy, ask him to switch you to a different protocol.

My suspicions is that he has already done the research on the herbs & your case and would avoid the use of herbs that could negatively impact your health. There is scientific evidence to show that specific mushrooms are effective during/post cancer treatment (includes breast, lung, brain, etc). I'm unable to comment on the chinese herbs as I do not know what exactly was recommended, however, I would suggest you bring up the concern of phytoestrogens with your ND. If you still feel uneasy, ask him to switch you to a different protocol.

My suspicions is that he has already done the research on the herbs & your case and would avoid the use of herbs that could negatively impact your health.