Alternative & Complementary Medicine
Alternative and complementary medicine includes a range of therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, meditation, and dietary supplements that support conventional cancer treatments. These approaches aim to improve well-being, manage symptoms, and enhance quality of life, often focusing on holistic healing and personalized care.
New light-activated salt treatment targets aggressive breast cancer with precision
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — In the ongoing battle against aggressive breast cancer, light might become an unexpected ally.
Apple Cider Vinegar’ based the Hirsch Institute on Gerson Therapy, a debunked cancer treatment by the 20th century doctor Max Gerson.
“Apple Cider Vinegar” features a controversial wellness camp called the Hirsch Institute.
Urine-Based Test Provides Accurate Testing Option for Advanced Prostate Cancer
The 18-gene MyProstateScore 2.0 (MPS2) test using first-catch non-digital rectal examination (DRE) urine is highly sensitive for grade group (GG) ≥2 prostate cancer and can improve the proportion of biopsies avoided.
US firm brings new prostate cancer treatment to Hong Kong, cutting risks posed by surgery
An American medical technology firm has introduced a novel treatment in Hong Kong that uses electric pulses to kill prostate cancer cells while minimising the risks of incontinence and sexual dysfunction.
Lilly, AdvanCell to collaborate on alpha treatments for cancer
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) and AdvanCell have agreed to work together on developing alpha therapies for the treatment of cancer.
Sweet Potato’s Underrated Vegetable Cousin Can Help Prevent Cancer And Heart Disease
If you’re a potato-loving person, then there’s probably a good chance that you like sweet potatoes too. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of fiber, rich in beta-carotene, and their potassium content is great for kidney health and keeping blood pressure levels within a healthy range.
Middle Schooler Uncovers Surprising Cancer-Fighting Potential in Goose Droppings
When I was still at school, a school trip usually involved a museum or some other such institution. However, a group of school children were recently asked to explore their neighborhood and find potentially beneficial bacteria.
Vitamin K Precursor Found to Target and Destroy Cancer Cells in Latest Research
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in males in the United States, behind only lung cancer. Around 1 out of every 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives.
This protein discovery may change the treatment of colon cancer
Bowel cancer affects many individuals and often leads to serious health complications or death. Doctors have been seeking new approaches that can target the disease more precisely, and one recent finding has stirred a lot of interest.
Cancer Treatment Kills Tumors Using Sound And Water
In what medical experts are calling a potential game-changer, a new FDA-approved treatment uses highly-focused soundwaves to destroy cancer cells. This innovative approach, known as histotripsy, offers several advantages over traditional radiation and radiofrequency ablation treatments, providing hope for patients with limited options.
Rethinking metastatic brain cancer as a central nervous system disease
A Personal View published in The Lancet Oncology challenges the long-standing perception of metastatic brain cancer, calling to recognize it as a distinct central nervous system (CNS) disease rather than a mere extension of its primary tumor.
‘Pushing the boundaries of radiation treatment’: Breakthrough in pancreatic cancer therapy advances to clinical trials
A novel approach developed by scientists, including Rice University chemist James Tour, could transform treatment for pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers with limited therapeutic options.
