Alternative health systems List of unproven and disproven cancer treatments



homeopathic remedies – ineffective treating cancer



aromatherapy – use of fragrant substances, such essential oils, in belief smelling them positively affect health. there evidence aromatherapy improves general well-being, has been promoted ability fight diseases, including cancer. american cancer society states, available scientific evidence not support claims aromatherapy effective in preventing or treating cancer .
ayurvedic medicine – 5,000-year-old system of traditional medicine originated on indian subcontinent. according cancer research uk, there no scientific evidence prove ayurvedic medicine can treat or cure cancer or other disease .
german new medicine – popular medical system devised ryke geerd hamer (1935 –2017), in disease seen deriving emotional shock, , mainstream medicine regarded conspiracy promulgated jews. there no evidence support claims, , no biological reason why should work.
herbalism – whole-body approach promoting health, in substances derived entire plants not disturb herbalists believe delicate chemistry of plant whole. according cancer research uk, there no strong evidence studies in people herbal remedies can treat, prevent or cure cancer .
holistic medicine – general term approach medicine encompasses mental , spiritual aspects, , manifested in sundry complementary , alternative methods. according american cancer society, available scientific evidence not support claims these complementary , alternative methods, when used without mainstream or conventional medicine, effective in treating cancer or other disease .
homeopathy – pseudoscientific system of medicine based on ultra-diluted substances. proponents promote homeopathy cancer cure; however, according american cancer society, there no reliable evidence showing homeopathic remedies can treat cancer in humans .
native american healing – shamanistic forms of medicine traditionally practiced indigenous american peoples , have been claimed being capable of curing human diseases, including cancer. american cancer society while supportive, community aspects might improve general well-being, available scientific evidence not support claims native american healing can cure cancer or other disease .
naturopathy – system of alternative medicine based on belief in energy forces in body, , avoidance of conventional medicine; promoted treatment cancer , other ailments. according american cancer society, scientific evidence not support claims naturopathic medicine can cure cancer or other disease .




^ aromatherapy . american cancer society. november 2008. 
^ ayurvedic medicine . cancer research uk. 
^ cassileth, br; yarett, ir (2012). cancer quackery: persistent popularity of useless, irrational alternative treatments . oncology (williston park, n.y.). 26 (8): 754–8. pmid 22957409. 
^ herbal medicine . cancer research uk. 
^ holistic medicine . american cancer society. january 2013. retrieved 19 september 2013. 
^ homeopathy . american cancer society. 12 february 2013. 
^ native american healing . american cancer society. november 2008. retrieved 22 september 2013. 
^ naturopathic medicine . american cancer society. november 2008. archived original on 2015-04-03. 






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