The effect of Swastha Thriphala, an Ayurveda medicinal formulation on side-effects of therapy and quality of life in cancer patients

INTERVENTION: Participants will be randomized into two arms. The intervention arm will receive Swastha Thriphala 750g to be taken orally twice daily for 30 days. The control arm will receive a standardized placebo one tablet to be taken orally twice daily for 30 days. CONDITION: Side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in cancer PRIMARY OUTCOME: 1. Haematological side effects (changes in neutrophil count, haemoglobin and platelets); 2. Patient assessment of fatigue, sleep and hair loss; INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Consenting adults 20‐70 years 2. With any diagnosed cancer 3. Receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy (intervention will be given concomitantly with the chemotherapy/radiotherapy regimens) for cancer 4. Presenting to the Oncology Clinic Teaching Hospital Karapitiya, Galle.