Patient Leaflets — 8/11/2026

How Do I Choose an Ayurveda or Complementary-Medicine Practitioner?

Has recognized professional qualifications

Questions You're Afraid to Ask

Look for someone who:

Has recognized professional qualifications

Takes a complete medical history

Knows your cancer diagnosis

Asks about your oncology treatment

Reviews your medicines and supplements

Explains benefits and uncertainties

Discusses risks

Supports communication with your cancer team

NCI similarly advises patients to ask about a complementary practitioner's qualifications, experience with cancer patients and willingness to work with the treating doctor. 

🚩 Be cautious if someone:

Promises a guaranteed cure

Tells you to stop cancer treatment

Says all doctors are wrong

Refuses to communicate with your oncologist

Sells expensive "secret" packages

Claims one treatment works for every cancer

Remember

Choose a practitioner who puts your safety before their treatment.

This information is intended for education and supportive care. It does not replace consultation, diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional. If you have cancer, do not stop, delay or change prescribed cancer treatment because of information found on this website. Tell your cancer-care team about all medicines, Ayurvedic preparations, herbs, vitamins and supplements you use.

Reliable sources: National Cancer Institute (NCI), World Health Organization (WHO), relevant national cancer-care guidelines, and appropriate peer-reviewed evidence.

Dr. Aakash Kembhavi

MD (Ayu-Shalya), PGDMLS, MS (Counseling & Psychotherapy) | Academician, Clinician & Researcher | Chief Editor, International Journal of Ayurveda

Founder of Cancer Support India.