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Antineoplastons are derived from compounds found in urine and blood. Antineoplastons are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the prevention or treatment of any disease. Learn more about antineoplastons as a cancer treatment in this expert-reviewed summary.

Gerson therapy is advocated by its supporters as a method of treating cancer patients based on changes in diet and nutrient intake. No results of laboratory or animal studies have been published in scientific journals. Get detailed information about Gerson therapy in this summary for clinicians.

Cancer Genetics Overview discusses hereditary cancers and the role of genetic variants (mutations). Get information about genetic counseling, familial cancer syndromes, genomic sequencing, germline and somatic testing, ethical and legal issues and more in this summary for clinicians.

PC-SPES is a dietary supplement promoted for prostate health that is no longer on the market. It was found that PC-SPES was contaminated with prescription medicines. PC-SPES is not legally available in the United States. Learn more about PC-SPES in this expert-reviewed summary.

Milk thistle is available in the United States as a dietary supplement and small studies have been done in several cancers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved milk thistle as a treatment for cancer or other medical conditions. Learn more in this expert-reviewed summary.

“Selected Vegetables” and “Sun’s Soup” refer to several different mixtures of vegetables and herbs that have been studied as treatments for cancer. Neither has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of cancer or any other medical condition. Learn more in this expert-reviewed summary.

Aromatherapy research with cancer patients has studied the effect of essential oils on anxiety, nausea, vomiting, and other health conditions. Learn more about aromatherapy use as a complementary therapy in this expert-reviewed summary.

Acupuncture is a complementary therapy used by cancer patients to manage cancer and treatment-related symptoms. Learn more about acupuncture and its use as a complementary therapy in this expert-reviewed summary.

Cancer prevention methods include avoiding things that cause cancer, having a healthy lifestyle, getting screened, and using some medicines or surgery. Learn more about ways to help prevent cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.

Cancer screening means looking for cancer before symptoms appear, when cancer may be easier to treat. Screening tests can help reduce the risk of dying from some cancers, but all tests have potential risks, too. Learn more about cancer screening and available tests in this expert-reviewed summary.