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Alternative therapy
Yoga
Mind‑body · Yoga
Tier BLow riskRating: 63/100
Important
Do not replace or delay standard cancer treatment with unproven therapies. Always consult your oncology team before starting anything new.
Summary
Yoga is used to support fatigue, sleep, anxiety, and quality of life during cancer care. It is not an anti-tumor treatment.
Claims: Symptom relief, Supportive/adjunct
Evidence
Evidence suggests modest improvements in fatigue, sleep disturbance, anxiety, and quality of life in some cancer populations.
Negative/neutral evidence: No evidence shows yoga treats or cures cancer.
Evidence is stronger for symptom management than for disease outcomes.
Safety & interactions
Generally safe when adapted to a patient’s condition.
Sources
Last reviewed: 2/19/2026 · Rating methodology