This research examines how natural products like herbs, plant extracts, and dietary supplements can help reduce the harsh side effects of cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy. These natural interventions work through various mechanisms including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects to protect healthy cells while allowing cancer treatment to continue. Impacts on everyday life: – Provides cancer patients with potential natural options to manage treatment side effects – May help patients better tolerate and complete their prescribed cancer treatments – Offers generally safe complementary approaches that can be used alongside conventional medicine – Could improve quality of life during cancer treatment through reduced side effects – Highlights the importance of discussing natural product use with healthcare providers