Has anyone heard of Essiac Tea?

I would take nothing without discussing it with your Dr.

IF it has no interactions or negative side affects you could try it but your already taking medication that can give you bases and eating issues so tread carefully.

My dads leukemia Dr went over EVERYTHING with him down to the foods he ate and what he drank. Dad was happy to get the seal of approval on his cup of tea with lemon and one shot of Grand Marnier. They joked for years that Grand Marnier and folic acid were my dads 'chemo'

Stick to your guns and think everything thru with research - but you already know that

Your brother and his wide are probably doing it out of love and desperation to try anything that's out there, many people do the same but it doesn't make it easier for you when one constantly bombards you to do this, do that. It must get very tiresome when you have enough to think about as it is.

But some people promote alternative therapies such as Essiac and maintains it cures or treats cancer. But there is no scientific evidence to prove that Essiac can do this.I find it rather irresponsible of them to be honest as it gives a lot of people   a. false hope and   b. it could make some decide not to accept conventional medical treatment that could possibly cost them their lives.

I would ask your oncologist if there is any harm in you taking it then you can at least tell your brother that you'll either try it if it's OK to do so ( that is if you want to ) or tell him that your oncologist has adviced you against it because...(for whatever the reason he gave you not to )