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714-X is an alternative cancer treatment developed in a privately funded lab in Canada more than 30 years ago. The product claims to treat cancer by supporting the immune system using a formula made from a mix of camphor, ammonium chloride and nitrate, sodium chloride, ethanol, and water. In Canada, this compound is legally available […]

Nearly 4 in 10 Americans (39%) “somewhat” or “strongly” agree that cancer can be cured through alternative treatments (like oxygen therapy, diet, and herbs) alone, according to an American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) survey. But there are several ways using unproven treatments may potentially endanger your health or compromise your cancer survival. A recent study […]

Cannabis products like CBD are becoming readily available for cancer patients, but do they have proven symptom relief benefits? Research suggests cannabis and CBD (or cannabidiol, a nonpsychoactive byproduct) can help patients manage nausea and pain, improve appetite, and relieve depression and insomnia. But certain misconceptions still remain about their benefits during cancer treatment. Despite a […]

Alternative medicines can cause patients more harm than good if not taken properly. Patients who choose alternative medicines as their only cancer therapy can lower their chances of survival, according to treatments analyzed from the National Cancer Database. A study conducted by Skyler Johnson, MD, a chief resident in Radiation Oncology at Yale School of Medicine, […]