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Essiac and Flor Essence are herbal tea mixtures that are thought to remove toxins and poisons from the body and strengthen the immune system, although this has not been proven in cancer patients. Read about the history, theory, and studies of Essiac and Flor Essence.

Gerson therapy is a complex regimen that has been used to treat people with cancer and other diseases. It includes a strict diet, dietary supplements, and enemas. No results of laboratory or animal studies have been published in scientific journals. 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.

“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.

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.

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.

Childhood central nervous system embryonal tumors and pineal tumors are treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell rescue and targeted therapy. Learn more in this expert-reviewed summary.

Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treatment is usually chemotherapy given in phases and determined by risk group. Radiation therapy, targeted therapy and stem cell transplant are sometimes used. Learn more about newly diagnosed and recurrent ALL in this expert reviewed summary.

Childhood non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment can include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplant. Learn more in this expert-reviewed summary.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment can include observation, steroids, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, or targeted therapy. Learn more about the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of newly diagnosed or recurrent CLL in this expert-reviewed information summary.

There are five types of tests that are used to screen for colorectal cancer: fecal occult blood test, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, virtual colonoscopy, and DNA stool test. Learn more about these and other tests in this expert-reviewed summary.

Lip and oral cavity cancer treatment can include surgery, radiation therapy, or both, and depends on the site and extent of the tumor. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent lip and oral cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.

Metastatic squamous neck cancer with occult primary (unknown primary) treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, or a combination of both. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of these tumors in this expert-reviewed summary.

Mycosis fungoides (including Sézary Syndrome) treatment options include photodynamic therapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and biologic therapy. Learn more about newly diagnosed and recurrent mycosis fungoides and its treatment in this expert-reviewed summary.

Paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer treatment options may include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Treatment depends upon extent or stage of disease. Learn more in this expert-reviewed summary.