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Aromatherapy Essential Oil Usage In Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: A Benchmark Study, Ariana C. Smith
Aromatherapy Essential Oil Usage In Managing Chemotherapy Side Effects: A Benchmark Study, Ariana C. Smith
MSN Capstone Projects
This capstone project details the usage of essential oil aromatherapy in managing the common side effects of chemotherapy in the outpatient setting. Patients often report that these side effects to to burdensome and place significant effects on one's quality of life. Through this project, viewers will learn about four common oils, including ginger oil, lavender oil, peppermint oil, and orange oil in managing the side effects of chemotherapy.
The Effects Of Vitamin C On Cancer: A Cellular And Epidemiological Perspective, Amy C. Mclaughlin
The Effects Of Vitamin C On Cancer: A Cellular And Epidemiological Perspective, Amy C. Mclaughlin
Senior Honors Theses
While vitamin C has been proven to benefit the immune system during acute infections, there are now many studies to support the findings that vitamin C may also contribute to more effective chemotherapy and lessened damage on the body as a result of chemotherapy. This thesis investigates the impact of vitamin C on many components of cancer such as C-reactive protein, interleukins, reactive oxygen species, and many types of antioxidants and examines vitamin C's ability to inhibit or promote these agents' functions in the body. In addition, this thesis evaluates the ability of vitamin C to keep tumor cells from …