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   Experimental cancer treatment

   Johanna Budwig proposed a diet therapy claimed to treat cancer.
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   Cancer

   This study provided about 80,000 smokers or former smokers with daily supplements of beta-carotene or placebos. ... The use of surgery to treat cancer had poor results due to problems with hygiene.
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   Folic acid

   Cancer cells divide rapidly, and drugs that interfere with folate metabolism are used to treat cancer. ... Folic acid supplements and masking of B12 deficiency
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   Hoxsey Therapy

   The Hoxsey Therapy is also marketed over the Internet; in June 2008, the FDA National Health Fraud Coordinator noted that "There is no scientific evidence that it has any value to treat cancer, yet consumers can go online right now and find all sorts of false claims that Hoxsey treatment is effective against the disease." ... In addition to the herbs, the Hoxsey treatment now also includes antiseptic douches and washes, laxative tablets, and nutritional supplements.
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   Orthomolecular medicine

   Supplements became widely available. ... Based on investigational scientific studies, single-blind and double-blind randomized controlled trials, clinical experience, and case histories, claims have been made that therapeutic nutrition can prevent treat, and sometimes cure acne, bee stings, burns, cancer, the common cold, drug addiction, drug overdose, heart diseases, acute hepatitis, herpes, influenza, mononucleosis, mushroom poisoning, neuropathy & polyneuritis (including multiple sclerosis), osteoporosis, polio, alcoholism, allergies, arthritis, autism, epilepsy, hypertension, hypoglycemia, migraine, clinical depression, learning disabilities, retardation, mental and metabolic disorders, skin problems, and hyperactivity," Raynaud's disease, heavy metal toxicity, radiation sickness, * Pyroluria, schizophrenia, shock, snakebite, spider bite, tetanus toxin and viral pneumonia.
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   Cancer bacteria

   He asserted that a vaccine or anti-serum manufactured from his bacterium could be used to treat cancer patients with varying degrees of success .
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   Max Gerson

   Max Gerson (18 October, 1881 - 8 March, 1959) was the developer of the Gerson therapy, an alternative therapy claimed to treat cancer and most chronic, degenerative diseases. ... The precise regimen varied between patients, but typically included: 13 eight-ounce glasses of fresh, organic juices daily; three large, organic, vegan meals; numerous fruit and vegetable snacks throughout the day; supplements such as iodine or potassium; and coffee enemas.
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   Hans Alfred Nieper

   In urology serrapeptase has been successfully employed to treat cystitis and epididymitis. ... Alternative Cancer Supplements
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   Glyconutrient

   The American Cancer Society states "Available scientific evidence does not support claims that people are deficient in these sugars, or that dietary supplements containing them can prevent, treat, or cure cancer or any other disease."
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    Beta-glucan

    They are useful in human nutrition as texturing agents and as soluble fiber supplements, but problematic in brewing as excessive levels make the wort too viscous. ... No forms of beta-glucans have been approved by the FDA to treat cancer.

Explore the following pages on Powerset:

• Experimental cancer treatment,
• Cancer,
• Folic acid,
• Hoxsey Therapy,
• Orthomolecular medicine,
• Cancer bacteria,
• Max Gerson,
• Hans Alfred Nieper,
• Glyconutrient,
• Beta-glucan