Cancer patients urged to consult doctors before using herbal remedies

Cancer patients are being encouraged to consult their doctors before turning to herbal or alternative remedies, as unmonitored treatment choices may interfere with recommended medical care.

The appeal comes from the Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases and Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

She was speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service interview.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell said decisions on alternative approaches to cancer treatment should be discussed with medical professionals.

She also noted that complementary approaches should be carefully coordinated with conventional treatment.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell pointed out that many patients seek alternative therapies out of fear, cultural beliefs, or a desire to explore every possible option following a diagnosis.

She said that these concerns are understandable, but emphasised the need for guidance from qualified healthcare providers to ensure that these approaches do not interfere with prescribed treatment or delay critical care.

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Health Ministry assessing situation regarding Jamaica-Cuban Medical Cooperation, will adjust to mitigate impact on health sector -Dr. Tufton

Cancer patients are being encouraged to consult their doctors before turning to herbal or alternative remedies, as unmonitored treatment choices may interfere with recommended medical care.

The appeal comes from the Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases and Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

She was speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service interview.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell said decisions on alternative approaches to cancer treatment should be discussed with medical professionals.

She also noted that complementary approaches should be carefully coordinated with conventional treatment.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell pointed out that many patients seek alternative therapies out of fear, cultural beliefs, or a desire to explore every possible option following a diagnosis.

She said that these concerns are understandable, but emphasised the need for guidance from qualified healthcare providers to ensure that these approaches do not interfere with prescribed treatment or delay critical care.

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Modular container homes to address housing needs following Hurricane Melissa should start arriving in Jamaica today – Montague

Cancer patients are being encouraged to consult their doctors before turning to herbal or alternative remedies, as unmonitored treatment choices may interfere with recommended medical care.

The appeal comes from the Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases and Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

She was speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service interview.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell said decisions on alternative approaches to cancer treatment should be discussed with medical professionals.

She also noted that complementary approaches should be carefully coordinated with conventional treatment.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell pointed out that many patients seek alternative therapies out of fear, cultural beliefs, or a desire to explore every possible option following a diagnosis.

She said that these concerns are understandable, but emphasised the need for guidance from qualified healthcare providers to ensure that these approaches do not interfere with prescribed treatment or delay critical care.

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JTA says it will give Local Government Ministry three weeks to relocate shelterees from schools

Cancer patients are being encouraged to consult their doctors before turning to herbal or alternative remedies, as unmonitored treatment choices may interfere with recommended medical care.

The appeal comes from the Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases and Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

She was speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service interview.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell said decisions on alternative approaches to cancer treatment should be discussed with medical professionals.

She also noted that complementary approaches should be carefully coordinated with conventional treatment.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell pointed out that many patients seek alternative therapies out of fear, cultural beliefs, or a desire to explore every possible option following a diagnosis.

She said that these concerns are understandable, but emphasised the need for guidance from qualified healthcare providers to ensure that these approaches do not interfere with prescribed treatment or delay critical care.

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Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says NSWMA addressing garbage backlog

Cancer patients are being encouraged to consult their doctors before turning to herbal or alternative remedies, as unmonitored treatment choices may interfere with recommended medical care.

The appeal comes from the Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases and Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

She was speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service interview.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell said decisions on alternative approaches to cancer treatment should be discussed with medical professionals.

She also noted that complementary approaches should be carefully coordinated with conventional treatment.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell pointed out that many patients seek alternative therapies out of fear, cultural beliefs, or a desire to explore every possible option following a diagnosis.

She said that these concerns are understandable, but emphasised the need for guidance from qualified healthcare providers to ensure that these approaches do not interfere with prescribed treatment or delay critical care.

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Laptop Programme being expanded to primary schools 

Cancer patients are being encouraged to consult their doctors before turning to herbal or alternative remedies, as unmonitored treatment choices may interfere with recommended medical care.

The appeal comes from the Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases and Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

She was speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service interview.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell said decisions on alternative approaches to cancer treatment should be discussed with medical professionals.

She also noted that complementary approaches should be carefully coordinated with conventional treatment.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell pointed out that many patients seek alternative therapies out of fear, cultural beliefs, or a desire to explore every possible option following a diagnosis.

She said that these concerns are understandable, but emphasised the need for guidance from qualified healthcare providers to ensure that these approaches do not interfere with prescribed treatment or delay critical care.

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Jamaica raises labour law concerns in end of Cuban Medical Programme

Cancer patients are being encouraged to consult their doctors before turning to herbal or alternative remedies, as unmonitored treatment choices may interfere with recommended medical care.

The appeal comes from the Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases and Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

She was speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service interview.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell said decisions on alternative approaches to cancer treatment should be discussed with medical professionals.

She also noted that complementary approaches should be carefully coordinated with conventional treatment.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell pointed out that many patients seek alternative therapies out of fear, cultural beliefs, or a desire to explore every possible option following a diagnosis.

She said that these concerns are understandable, but emphasised the need for guidance from qualified healthcare providers to ensure that these approaches do not interfere with prescribed treatment or delay critical care.

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Opposition urges gov’t to train and incentivise healthcare workers to go into rural areas after Cuba-Jamaica arrangement ends

Cancer patients are being encouraged to consult their doctors before turning to herbal or alternative remedies, as unmonitored treatment choices may interfere with recommended medical care.

The appeal comes from the Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases and Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

She was speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service interview.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell said decisions on alternative approaches to cancer treatment should be discussed with medical professionals.

She also noted that complementary approaches should be carefully coordinated with conventional treatment.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell pointed out that many patients seek alternative therapies out of fear, cultural beliefs, or a desire to explore every possible option following a diagnosis.

She said that these concerns are understandable, but emphasised the need for guidance from qualified healthcare providers to ensure that these approaches do not interfere with prescribed treatment or delay critical care.

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IRIE FM News journalist Shanice Gibbs wins PAJ’s Best Radio Feature/Documentary Award for 2025

Cancer patients are being encouraged to consult their doctors before turning to herbal or alternative remedies, as unmonitored treatment choices may interfere with recommended medical care.

The appeal comes from the Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases and Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

She was speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service interview.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell said decisions on alternative approaches to cancer treatment should be discussed with medical professionals.

She also noted that complementary approaches should be carefully coordinated with conventional treatment.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell pointed out that many patients seek alternative therapies out of fear, cultural beliefs, or a desire to explore every possible option following a diagnosis.

She said that these concerns are understandable, but emphasised the need for guidance from qualified healthcare providers to ensure that these approaches do not interfere with prescribed treatment or delay critical care.

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High alert issued for missing 4 y/o JhaLeelah Clarke

Cancer patients are being encouraged to consult their doctors before turning to herbal or alternative remedies, as unmonitored treatment choices may interfere with recommended medical care.

The appeal comes from the Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases and Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

She was speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service interview.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell said decisions on alternative approaches to cancer treatment should be discussed with medical professionals.

She also noted that complementary approaches should be carefully coordinated with conventional treatment.

Dr. Johnson-Campbell pointed out that many patients seek alternative therapies out of fear, cultural beliefs, or a desire to explore every possible option following a diagnosis.

She said that these concerns are understandable, but emphasised the need for guidance from qualified healthcare providers to ensure that these approaches do not interfere with prescribed treatment or delay critical care.

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