Bowel and liver cancer

My mum has recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer that has spread to her liver and lymph nodes. I've been looking at different things she could maybe try and have come across turkey tail mushrooms, has anyone or does anyone know anyone that has taken them & how it affected the person taking them? I don't want to make my mum sick but would like to try anything organic that could potentially help her?

Thank you.

  • Hello Woody2016

    I'm sorry to hear about your Mum's diagnosis. It's understandably a difficult time for you both and natural that you want to do everything that you can to support your Mum and her health. 

    We have some information on our website about medicinal mushrooms in cancer treatment that you may find useful. 

    If your Mum decides this, or any other alternative/complementary therapies, are something she wants to explore then do encourage her to talk with her Consultant about it so they are aware. 

    If you'd like to chat things through with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm (excluding bank holidays). 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator