Leukemia (cont.)

Other Therapy

While alternative therapies, such as supplements, herbs, and body therapies, are not recommended as a replacement for medical treatment in leukemia, they may be considered complementary therapies.

The following therapies have proponents but no scientific evidence of unequivocal benefit:

• Acupuncture



• Coenzyme Q10



• Polysaccharide K

Alternative or complementary therapies should be discussed with the treating specialist. These therapies are not offered in conjunction with chemotherapy for leukemia because of the lack of definitive data.