University of Exeter
Efficacy of homeopathic therapy as cancer treatment unsupported
Published in Hospital and Nursing Home Week, April 20th, 2006
"Many cancer patients use homeopathic approaches to increase their body's ability to fight cancer, improve their physical and emotional well-being, and alleviate their pain resulting from the disease or conventional treatments. Homeopathy is highly controversial as there is no plausible mode of action for these highly diluted remedies," investigators in England reported.
"The aim of this systematic review is to summarize and critically evaluate the efficacy of homeopathic remedies used as a sole or additional therapy in cancer care," explained S....
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